Sonic Revolution

Author: Gin N' Sonic

WARNING: This fanfic does contain some mild swearing (and some minor references to drugs and sex in reference to the lyrics of a rap artist Sonic listens to). This fanfic is not based on any official Sonic cannon whatsoever. It's a weird AU of mine partially based on the Wild Times plot of Zootopia, I threw a little geopolitical twist in there as well. The only Sonic characters here are Sonic, Tails, and Eggman. All other characters are either OCs or derivative characters. Resemblance of any character in this story to a real person (or people) is purely coincidental. Enjoy!

Act 1: Hustle and Bustle

*Look into the living room of Sonic's apt. He is sleeping on the couch, and it's 5:28 AM. The room is spacious to the point that one could host a small party in it. Tails is snoozing, like fox cubs usually do after a typical school day, especially going to one of the most selective primary schools in the city.

*The alarm buzzes at 5:30 PM. Tails stretches, yawns, and turns off the alarm switch.

Tails: Aaaaaaah. *smack* Good morning Seaside City.

*Tails opens the curtain to view the skyline. It is on the edge of a large

freshwater lake. He opens the window and takes a deep breath.

Tails: *exhale* Time for another day in this beautiful city.

*Tails goes to the kitchen and opens his planner*

Tails: Okay, let's see... Chemistry, done! Pre-Calc, done... Reading pages, done... Hmm... Oh yeah, and the oxidation quiz next Monday.

*Tails goes to the kitchen and prepares to make breakfast. He fixes a bowl of Jolly-Oats and toast with butter. He sits alone in the living room to eat.*

Tails: Huh, already 6. Sonic oughta be up. I wouldn't want him to be late for work now...

*Tails gets up from the couch and enters Sonic's room. His room is a mess, complete with dirty clothes and empty soda cans decorating the carpet.*

Tails: *sigh* Oh come on Sonic, you know better than this.

*Tails approaches Sonic and gives him a light nudge. It doesn't wake him up. Sonic seems to be out cold.*

Tails: Hmmm... Oh! This always works...

*Tails jumps on Sonic's bed and nudges his namesakes against Sonic's nose.*

Sonic: Ahh...CHOOOOOO!

Sonic: Dude, what's up!? I don't want you just barging in my room like that! I'm trying to sleep!

Tails: I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your alarm clock's not working again. But come on Sonic, I don't wanna do this every morning.

Sonic: Dang it, not again... Wha- what time is it anyway?

Tails: Let's see... *Tails picks up his phone* 6:05.

Sonic: Well it's not too late. Thanks for saving the day again, Tails.

Tails: Yeah. No problem. Made you breakfast if you want some.

Sonic: Nice, just gimme a few minutes. I'll met'cha over there.

*Sonic and Tails eat breakfast in the living room. Sonic turns on the Seaside News Network.*

Reporter: Good morning Seaside City. This is Johnathan Deere, bringing you the 6AM morning report on SSNN. Today is Tuesday the 21th, March of 2023. As you may know, Independence Day is coming up in exactly two months. This day will commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the nation's independence from the Mammal Republic, as well as the end of the Coffee War. The war began in June of 1947 as the then plantation colony of Seaside Mountains declared independence from the Mammal state. The war came to an end on May 21th, 1950 when a formal surrender was signed

by both sides. A summit will be held in Lillyburg in the Kingdom of Croakingston. Prime minister Alexander Ferdinand will meet with the current president of the Mammal Republic, Dr. Ivo Robotnik, to finalize the closing of the Treaty of Kajmak, bringing an end to financial exploitation of the nation's coffee industry, which is considered the most efficient worldwide. In celebration of this event, rapper Lil' Cheezy will host an independence day performance at Jacuzziville. As you may know, certain forms of controversial music have been heavily restricted by the government, as a way of ensuring social stability and lawfulness, especially in metropolitan regions. However just recently the MAP has just approved a bill in the Buniaskei Special Economic Zone, approving the performance of some foreign artists to

boost the tourism sector. It seems that the tickets are already selling fast. When questioned as to whether he would see relative success in Buniaskei, Lil' Cheezy commented "Hell yea, we gon have all yall seaside mfs wishin u could bump fat cheese for the rest of ur fn life. Map trippin. Coming soon 🔥🔥". Lil' Cheezy is referring to the Mammal's Action Party, the current ruling party on the legislative board.

*A worker hands the reporter some papers*

Reporter: Oh, thanks Carol.

*The reporter reads the paper*

Let's see here... Orange line... Yes... Oh dear. Okay. We are receiving some late

developments as of now. It would appear that the Orange line toward O'Malley Airport has been temporarily closed between Monroe and Aberdeen for unknown reasons. The MTR has issued an official apology and will be offering shuttle service between the two stations. The cause for this closure is currently under investigation. And now here's Hamlock Hogman with the weather.

*Tails looks in shock at the TV*

Sonic: Tails, you alright dude?

Tails: Well, I'll let you be the judge of that. The line I normally use to get to school just shut off. You know I got a perfect attendance record to maintain right!?

Sonic: I mean they said shuttle service

would be available.

Tails: *sigh* I guess you're right, but I really wanted to take the subway. I can't emphasize my love for the trains enough.

Sonic: Hmmmm... Wanna go for a run?

Tails: Wait, really?

Sonic: Hell yeah, might as well.

Tails: This'll be fun! Let's go!

Sonic: Heh, figured you'd like that.

*Sonic and Tails get their work and school outfits on, then begin their run through the CBD. Sonic hops between streetlights and runs on the windows and walls of the skyscrapers while Tails flies, mesmerized

by the many sights his home city has to offer.*

*Sonic and Tails reach the front of Tails' school building. Rodney Jerkins Primary, one of the most (if not the most) selective in Seaside City.*

Tails: I had quite a fly there. Thanks, Sonic!

Sonic: Yeah, don't mention it. Gotta get to work now. Don't study too hard!

Tails: *chuckles* Oh I'll try not to.

Sonic: Ciao!

*Sonic speeds away from the school*

Tails: *breathes and exhales* Alright, let's own this day!

*Sonic continues his run until he gets to his workplace (a.k.a. the local gym), Cheetah Speed.*

*Sonic rushes through the door and punches in in the nick of time, a minute from running late.*

Sonic: Phew, that was a helluva run!

*Sonic's smartwatch beeps*

*Sonic looks at his alarm*

Sonic: Up, spin class in one minute!

*Sonic runs to the multi-purpose room to begin the class.*

Sonic: Ahhh. Good morning, as always. Tell y'all what, let's give it another five minutes 'fore starting. Somma' ya might be running a little late due to the orange line closure. No stress as always, y'know. Phew! Anyways, today's agenda, last time we biked 10 miles at 10 miles an hour, today let's bump it up to 15. Sure It'll be a bit of a doozy, but you're all generally resilient so I'm sure we'll get through it. The speedmaster believes in you after all...

*Cut to Tails in school*

*Tails gets some books from his locker preparing for a long day in school.*

Tails: Alright, first stop, pre-calc. Gonna do some inverse functions today from the looks of it.

*Tails walks into his first period class*

*The class is full of chatter as usual*

*Tails walks to his teacher's desk. She's a professional looking fox with spectacles*

Tails: Good morning Ms. Watson...

Ms. Watson: Ah, good morning Miles! Have a good morning?

Tails: Well the commute was a little tumultuous, but quite alright nevertheless.

Ms. Watson: Good to hear!

Tails: Here's my homework. I hope you don't mind you helping me clarify something later today though. It has to do with this square root exponential doo-hickey.

Ms. Watson: Of course! I'd be happy to guide you through it. After school at 3 still work for you?

Tails: Yeah, that'll work.

Ms. Watson: Excellent. Go plug in your phone now, I wouldn't want you being marked late now...

Tails: No problem, I'll convene with you later.

Ms. Watson: Sounds like a plan.

*Tails walks to his desk and plugs his phone into a specialized cubby. The cubby phone data to ensure that both a student is present, and that they are not using their phones for the duration of class.*

Ms. Watson: Okay class, we're about to start the lesson. Now before we begin, I would like to acknowledge that some of our fellow classmates will be running a little late today due to an Orange Line closure. Let's show our utmost support for them as they arrive. As usual, please plug your phones into your desk cubbies and sign your name on your E-desk tablet to indicate your presence.

*Tails signs his name on his desk tablet "Miles Prower uwu"*

Ms. Watson: Class, the time is 7:15. We will start our lesson now.

*Cut back to Sonic at the Gym*

Sonic: Alright, that's the end of spin class. As always, remember to drink a copious

amount of water and keep that lactic acid in check. Class dismissed.

*Sonic leaves the multi-purpose room to walk around the gym*

*Sonic takes a seat at the gym floor assistance desk to catch his breath*

Sonic: Alrighty, 2 personal training sessions and a boxing group class to go. God I can't wait until Friday.

*Sonic notices a regular walk toward him*

Sonic: Ah! Top of the morning Amelia!

Amelia: Heh! Top of the morning to you too!

*Amelia's a fox. Taller than Sonic by more

than a foot. Very well toned. Sonic's an old friend of hers.*

*Amelia sets her hand on the desk*

Amelia: So! What's the game plan?

Sonic: Eh, y'know, same old same old. Less than usual this time so that's definitely a plus!

Amelia: Gotcha.

Sonic: Haven't seen you in quite some time, get discharged again?

Amelia: Well we just completed our follow up training. Boy I'll tell ya, it ain't easy to coordinate a wing, 'specially when they all wanna get off. Don't really blame 'em.

Sonic: Bet.

Amelia: How's my boy doin?

Sonic: Tails's been doing alright, but he is staying up awfully late.

Amelia: *chuckles* Must be the workload. I've had those days. I'm sure he's fine.

Sonic: I don't know man, there were nights I caught him up at 1 in the morning.

Amelia: Well you know the SSPSLE's coming up at the end of this school year. He wants to ace that exam. I want him to ace it, his dad also wants him to ace it. Don't worry if he's staying up a little late, just let 'm get done what he needs to get done.

Sonic: Well, ok... They say mama knows best anyway.

Amelia: Definitely

Sonic: Speaking of Dad, how's Miles doin?

Amelia: I just got back yesterday. Lemme sit with him for a couple hours and I'll tell ya.

Sonic: Well then!

Amelia: Welp, gonna start today's workout. Catcha later hedgehog!

Sonic: Likewise.

*Cut back to Tails at School*

*Tails is walking to his next class, Political

and Social Studies. Along the way he bumps into his best friends and study partners, Ricky the Rabbit and Lupus the Wolf.*

Tails: Hey guys! What's up!?

Lupus: Ayyy! Alright!

Ricky: Quite fine, thanks!

Tails: Tell me, how many hours of sleep did y'all get last night? I got about 6 this time!

Lupus: Also 6.

Ricky: 8.

Tails and Lupus: What!?

Lupus: How? With all that homework from

yesterday mind you!

Ricky: Well, I did have to take an extra No-Doze, but I did it.

Lupus: Really? Is one not enough?

Tails: I mean, don't tell anyone, but I did have to take three of them in one night once.

Lupus: What?

Tails: I mean, once you take enough of 'em you start to build up tolerance. It takes more and more to keep you awake until finally, the exam ends and you can give in to your eepiness.

Ricky: Believe me, I've definitely been there.

Tails: And that's why I usually drink coffee. It doesn't make you crash as hard.

Lupus: Gotcha, but I will say I wish we didn't have to stay up as much...

*Ricky nods and smiles at Lupus*

Ricky: Heh. Sometimes I feel that way too.

*Tails checks his watch and realizes it's almost time for class*

Tails: Hey, I'll see you all in a bit, class is gonna start in a minute!

Ricky: Definitely!

*Tails, Lupus and Ricky enter the class*

*The students in the class meet and

chatter, as, again, primary school students usually would.*

*A stocky armadillo enters the classroom*

Gonzo: Alright, class is about to start, and I humbly request that you sit down, plug in your phones and sign in. Even if you don't want to pay attention, as always, help make my life easier, and I'll return the favor.

Tails (quietly): Oh yes, I'm looking forward to this!..

Gonzo: *smack* So! In our previous lecture, we went over the effects of the decisions our politicians make, and the effect each decision has on our personal well being, insofar as housing is concerning at least. If you paid enough attention to the syllabus, you would be aware that we will be working on a group presentation today. Mmmm? The idea is that if you can vocalize a problem that your government has, insofar as it's competency and willingness to provide for you, you can detect these problems early on, and collectively take action to ensure that the government continues to work for the people it represents, rather than say, oligarchs, or monopolies, or landowners, or, well... hopefully you get the gist of it.

Tails (quietly): Interesting... I like this...

Gonzo: And so with that being said, I'll go ahead and allow those of you in your assigned groups to get started with the project, as for those who didn't, I will assign you to work in a group. Remember that even if you don't agree with them, or if you're not compatible with them, you still need to work alongside each other to address these problems, just like in the real world. Keep this in mind for when you peer review each other's groups during the presentation and give feedback.

Ricky to Tails and Lupus: You guys ready to work on this project?

Tails: Yeah!

Lupus: Same, but what's our topic even gonna be?

Ricky: Oh... Good question, I didn't give myself enough time to think about that...

Ricky and Lupus: Hmmmmmm...

Tails: Oh, I thought about this! I really wanted to go with corruption for the topic... You know the new candidate who's running for Prime Minister in the primaries, right?

Ricky: Uhhhhhh...

Lupus: Sorry, I don't really know politics that well.

Tails: Rachel Swinington?

Ricky: Yeah, I've seen her on TV every now and again.

Lupus: Same.

Tails: Well I've done a little bit of digging, and I'm kinda suspecting she might be a corrupt politician.

Ricky: You're gonna have to elaborate a little more on that.

Tails: Okay, just think about it like this. Swinington went to Eggland to study. Sure they gave her an education, but who's to say she didn't get an indoctrination instead... Some of the decisions she took in Eggland were, to say the least, sketchy. I had to dig through the library's world politic report for this, but one time she got funding to create affordable housing in some subdivisions of Zootopia, but then why would she drive in a brand new Horsche just 6 months later? Come on, that's gotta be corruption!

Lupus: I mean, yeah, that is pretty fishy...

Ricky: And you said you got this from a political database at the library right? Which one?

Tails: The Dickey Haley library.

Ricky: Hey, that's near the Green Line isn't it?

Tails: Yeah!

Lupus: Good. We definitely gotta see if we can extract a source or two!

Ricky: Going down a rabbit hole of info you could say...

*Lupus and Tails chuckle*

Tails: Ricky you're so silly.

Lupus: Sorry to interrupt but we gotta stop chit-chatting for a second. Let's see what we can get done before class ends.

Tails and Ricky: Good idea!

*Cut to Cheetah Speed*

*Sonic takes a big stretch in the middle of the gym floor after finishing a personal training session with a client*

Sonic: Allllmost done! *yawn* I could use a coffee right about now.

*Sonic walks to the break room, but as he does so he notices one particular scruffy looking fox having a difficult time on the chin up bar*

Sonic: Hey bub, need some help there?

Flynn: *pant* No way man! I know my limits! I got this!

*Flynn attempts a chin up before plunging onto the ground below him.*

Flynn: Aw nuts!

*Sonic looks down on him*

Sonic: Y'know, I'd actually learn my limits 'fore I'd know 'em.

Flynn: Ahhh, gimme a break! It's my first time here.

Sonic: 'Ts fine. The drive gets the best of all of us. I reckon you're a newbie then.

Flynn: Yep, just training for my new apprenticeship.

Sonic: Really? What do you do?

Flynn: Investigative work.

Sonic: Is that so! Who do you work for?

*Suddenly a classy looking tree frog comes out of the blue*

Wallace: Me, *laughs*. Quite the new fellow. He indeed has the knowledge needed for the task, however I will say that as of today he does need to iron out some eccentricities.

Flynn: Yeah, about what he said.

Sonic: Really, well let me be the first to welcome you two to Cheetah Speed!

*Sonic reaches out and shakes Wallace and Flynn's hands simultaneously*

Wallace: Shaking with your left hand I see... Rather peculiar...

Sonic: I take it you're some kind of detective as well!

Wallace: Indeed I am. I came to this city about six months ago. Before then I was a leading detective back in the municipality of Wartshire in the Castle of Croakingston. They offered me a notably appealing position as a private-public agent, and so I'll be staying here for at least another year or so.

*Wallace points to Flynn with his cane*

Wallace: This fellow will be assisting me with any new case your government decides to throw at us.

Flynn: Yeah. I honestly don't know what I'm gonna be up against besides the fact that I'm gonna have to whoop some ass!

Wallace: I wouldn't exactly put it that way, but yes, that is the gist of it.

Sonic: Nice! I may be some bum working at a gym, but I know a thing or do about givin 'em the works!

Flynn: Really?

Wallace: I don't presume your arse-kicking assistance would be necessary, we do look forward to speaking to you in the future nevertheless. What's your name?

Sonic: They call me Sonic.

Wallace: Wallace Frogskarcher.

Flynn: Flynn Sly.

Sonic: Once again, nice to meet y'all.

*Cut to the Seaside Hill Nuclear Development and Research Facility*

*A lanky sheep is hacking away at his keyboard. His main challenge is to prove to his senior leadership that he is capable of managing critical information for the SHNDRF.*

*A slim two-tailed fox wearing glasses and a lab coat drops into the office*

Dr. Prower: Andy?

Andy: Huh!? Oh! Good afternoon Dr. Prower. How was your day so far?

Dr. Prower: Quite well, thanks. Did you finish organizing that data?

Andy: Yes, I have right here, ready for you to look at!

Dr. Prower: Alrighty now, let's have a look.

*Dr. Prower looks through the data on Andy's computer*

Dr. Prower: Mmmm, yes, everything looks fairly organized, except... Andy, can you look at this for a second?

Andy: Yes, what's the issue?

Dr. Prower: Note that here, your program placed file A5 into the reactor folder. Instead I would have wanted to see that in the fuse section of this project.

Andy: Darn.

Dr. Prower: Have you read the literature?

Andy: Yeah

Dr. Prower: Do you feel that you've read it enough?

Andy: Well... Maybe... *sigh* okay, probably not.

Dr. Prower: And it's fine as of now, this is only your third week, but at this stage I would've liked to see you with a more intermediate understanding of this content.

Andy: Understandable. I guess I might just have to look for another article on the Seaside Scholarly Database.

Dr. Prower: You could do that, but I think the main issue could be that you just aren't reading through some of these thoroughly enough. I don't blame you, it happens. Are you summarizing the articles like I've been telling you?

Andy: Yep. It's helping a bit.

Dr. Prower: Good. I would recommend rereading some of those articles, then revising your program to more closely match the material.

Andy: Gotcha, and thanks for helping me on the way through Dr. Prower.

Dr. Prower: My pleasure. I will say you've been making good progress as a software engineer for this lab. Usually when the Seaside Refugee Assistance Program asks me to help people from Eggland, it takes a while. I hope you don't mind me asking this as it is a sensitive topic, but if it's alright with you, can you please recap your escape from day one for me?

Andy: Well...

*Flashback to Andy at a Mammal Republic Technology Summit*

*Andy is sitting in a large crowd at the summit. An announcer approaches the podium to commence the event.*

Announcer: Welcome to the Mammal Republic Winter 2022 Technology Summit. Before we begin, a few words from the president of the Mammal Republic, Dr. Ivo Ivoniravich Robotnik.

*applause*

Andy (In audience quietly): I'm absolutely sick of this. How come I get to have a living wage from software engineering and my feline friends don't? I got a few choice words for that rat-faced, egg-shaped P.O.S.

Dr. Robotnik: Yes, yes. Thank you, thank you.

*applause continues*

Dr. Robotnik: Alright! Stop clapping!

*Applause stops*

Dr. Robotnik: I would like to thank you all for attending this event. As you all may know we have invited programmers from across the country, among which include software engineers and programmers from Hoofsoft, Stingpaw and Pyramid Technologies. Before I start this summit, I feel the need to address something critical to the survival of our nation. As you may know, Seaside Hill has begun implementing restrictions in the sales of germanium and gallium to the Mammal Republic. This is following about 150 sanctions to combat the rapid economic leverage the MAP regime has gained over us. Seaside Hill seeks to destroy our proud nation, along with the fundamental principles of free market economics and democracy that come with it.

Andy: HEY EGGMAN! HOW ABOUT YOU STOP SPENDING MY TAX DOLLARS ON ELECTROCUTING PREDATORS TO DEATH WITH YOUR TAME COLLARS, AND START TAKING STEPS TO GIVE THEM THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE REST OF US!

*The audience begins murmuring, questioning who could've possibly been stupid enough to say such a thing in the vicinity of the president himself*

*Dr. Robotnik slams his fist on the podium, causing sudden silence*

Dr. Robotnik: Who said that?

*The audience stares at Andy in disbelief. Andy stares down Dr. Robotnik with a "Just about Mcfuckin had it" kind of look*

*Dr. Robotnik slowly rises and points at Andy*

Dr. Robotnik: EXECUTE HIM!

*Andy suddenly notices laser beams aiming at him*

Andy (Quietly to self): Damn! Best get going!

*Semi-automatic bullet fire starts to follow Andy's path as he escapes the conference building. He runs out of the building in a hail of gunfire, then steals a motorbike and makes a getaway on Interstate C-9. He rides along the coast of Zootopia, the capital of the Mammal Republic, and miraculously manages to survive a motorcycle jump from a guardrail. In another miraculous feat, he manages to escape the coast of Zootopia using an abandoned motorboat, and leave westbound via. the Atlas Ocean.*

Andy: I was at sea for 5 days until I got to Buniaskei. Then I gained asylum.

Dr. Prower: Wow, that must've been a hell of a journey. How do you feel now that you're here?

Andy: Awesome. I think this society is pretty much perfect. All the streets are clean, the infrastructure is new, I have yet to see a homeless person on the streets, you all have an excellent transportation system, and there's no crime. I mean probably not, I've seen kids walking outside at 1 in the morning!

Dr. Prower: Yeah, it is true that our police system is very strong. No one would dare break the law here. Parents trust the state a lot, I know I do. They aren't worried that their kid's going to get jumped in the middle of the night like I was when I was little. Frankly I'm happy my government has made so much progress to help lift me and millions of others out of poverty. I would not be where I am today without the help of the M.A.P..

Andy: Wow, so you guys like your government a lot. In Eggland I've heard all kinds of bad things about this country, like how you all don't have free speech and how you're all in debt because of your infrastructure.

Dr. Prower: Yeah, we don't take anything they say seriously. It's true that we aren't allowed to say anything that would cause disunity or social separation. We only thrive if we're united as a nation. As for the whole infrastructure thing, a new transportation project will not turn a profit immediately, but that's not why we build it. Over here it's not about profit, rather it's about making sure the basic needs of everyone on the island are met, and ensuring a lively, safe and productive lifestyle for all of us, regardless of our income.

Andy: Wow! That sounds amazing! Why can't all societies be like this?

Dr. Prower: I like to ask myself that same question too sometimes.

*Cut to Tails being at school with Ms. Watson*

Ms. Watson: Ok, I think that should explain everything!

Tails: Oh definitely! Thanks for walking me through this, I appreciate it!

Ms. Watson: Yeah, anytime.

Tails: Heh. I'm happy it's almost a hump day.

Ms. Watson: Yeah, tell me about it. I was thinking about the weekend myself.

Tails: Same. I was looking forward to going to the cafe.

Ms. Watson: The Dragon's Lair right? I'm gonna be honest, I like to go there too sometimes.

Tails: Yeah, me and my buddies 're gonna head there this weekend for some group study, maybe we'll play some card games as well. Think I might see you there?

Ms. Watson: I don't know, I'm usually taking the weekends to grade papers, but hey at least the parent-teacher conference's this weekend. I'll get a little breather.

Tails: That's nice to know. Get through this weekend, I know you can!

Ms. Watson: Thanks Miles, you're very encouraging. Which one of your parents am I gonna meet?

Tails: My dad. Mom's gonna wanna do some cleaning this weekend.

Ms. Watson: Gotcha.

*Tails' phone rings*

Tails: Hold on a sec, that might be my Mom. She's gonna be back today.

Ms. Watson: Not a problem.

*Tails picks up the phone and answers*

Tails: Hello?

Amelia: How's my favorite boy?

Tails: Hey Mom! It's nice to hear from you again! How have you been!?

Amelia: Great, now that I get to see you again! I just did some house shopping 'cause I wanted to make you something special for dinner! I'd expect you to be home though. You at your friend's house again?

Tails: No, just doing some after school tutoring.

Amelia: Good to know, so school's going well right, getting good grades?

Tails: I'm on track to be the valedictorian!

Amelia: Really? That must be a hell of a doozy! I'm confident you'll crush the SSPLE as well!

Tails: Yeah, yeah... I don't wanna hear about it.

Amelia: Not an issue, I can't wait to see you! I'll make sure to make you and Dad something special for dinner tonight.

Tails: Thanks!

Amelia: Anything for you. I'll see you when you get home. Make sure the Orange line isn't down.

Tails: I think they fixed it already, besides it's only for Sonic's place.

Amelia: Good to hear. I'll see ya soon.

Tails: Thanks. Love you!

Amelia: Love you too. Bye!

*Tails hangs up the phone*

Tails: As I was saying, mom's cleaning this weekend so you won't get a chance to see her, dad's coming for the conference, and

I'm heading back home. Hope you have a good day Ms. Watson.

Ms. Watson: Indeed, likewise.

*Cut to Sonic in his apartment.*

Sonic: *Yawn* Thank god, I'm home.

*Sonic jumps on his bed and opens PostTalk*

Sonic: Let's see here...

*Sonic scrolls through the app for interesting posts*

Sonic: Ah, the Lil' Cheezy concert. I'm certainly lookin' forward to that.

*Sonic gets a message*

Sonic: Miles? Ah...whaddaya want?

*Sonic opens the message and reads it*

Sonic: "Hey Sonic, I was just sending you this to let you know Amelia came home. We'd like to invite you to dinner this Friday if it's not too much trouble. Amelia has reluctantly agreed to cook you chili dogs should you agree to such a congregation." Wait, chili dogs? Hell yeah I'm coming!

*Sonic types back to Miles*

Sonic: Hell yeah... lets, do it. I get off Friday, at five.

*Sonic sends the message*

Sonic: Alllright! This Friday!

*Cut back to Tails' apartment. Amelia is frying some boneless ribeye. Miles is at the dinner table.*

Miles: ...so yeah. Andy seems to be pretty okay with the tasks at hand. I'm going to assume it'll take him a few months to adjust to the streamlining process of the SHNRDF. He's doing quite alright.

Amelia: Well that's nice, thankfully he isn't giving you a hard time, especially since you told me he was a sheep from Eggland. You think he'd be racist or something...

Miles: Quite the contrary. He was actually very empathetic toward the minority groups there, as a matter of fact he told me he got deported for vocalizing his grievances to Eggman himself.

Amelia: What!? No way... You'd be asking for death to do something like that.

Miles: Don't take my word for it, this is just what he told me.

Amelia: Wouldn't blame him anyway. If I were there I'd be complaining every damn day, unless I got fox-fried of course.

Miles: It truly is a shame how predators get treated over there.

*There is a knock at the door*

Amelia: Honey, let me get the door!

*Amelia swings open the front door*

Amelia: Junior! I'm happy to see you!

*Tails jumps into Amelia's arms. They hug. Amelia kisses Tails' head and scratches his right ear.*

Amelia: How's my favorite boy?

*Amelia releases Tails*

Tails: Awesome!

Amelia: Dinner's almost ready. Have a seat and go say hi to your Dad.

*Tails sits at the table*

Miles: Good evening Junior

*Tails fistbumps Miles*

Tails: Hey dad! How was the research facility?

Miles: Good, just doing more work with Andy like I was telling you earlier. Still a novice, but he's getting there...

Tails: Oh, nice!

Miles: I'm not sure if I told you he's a software engineer yet. I know you're really into computers, so perhaps you can meet him one day.

Tails: That would be fun! You know I always want guidance from the elders!

Miles: Heh. I know you do. How are your buddies doing?

Tails: They're fine. Lupus barely got any sleep though.

Miles: I can see that. I remember when I was studying in primary school. Makes you really appreciate being able to sleep these days.

Tails: Yeah, I love sleeping.

*Amelia serves dinner to Miles and Tails*

Amelia: There you go.

Miles: Thank you very much.

Amelia: Absolutely.

*Cut to a few minutes later as the Prower family is eating*

Tails: Hey just to let you all know, I'm gonna be hanging out with my buddies Saturday morning. We're likely going to do some studying for the chemistry exam and work on a political presentation for social studies.

Amelia: I'm sure you're looking forward to it. We're gonna be pretty busy Saturday. You probably won't see us until the evening.

Tails: You think my friends can come over?

Miles: Yeah. As usual, make sure they don't leave a mess in the living room.

Amelia: Oh yeah, and make sure your buddies get their fur off the couch. I want you to start cleaning up after yourself.

Tails: But mom, I do that already.

Amelia: Outside of your room.

Tails: Oh, ok.

Miles: Planning on ordering food, I presume?

Tails: Maybe we'll just go to Star Taco or a Panqueque stand.

Miles: Oh ok, just curious. Oh! I almost forgot to mention. I invited Sonic to dinner this Friday evening. That ought to be something to talk about.

*Miles gives a smirk to Amelia*

Amelia: *sigh* I hope you understand how much I hate cooking chili.

Miles: Come on, it's only one day.

Amelia: Thank god for that.

Tails: *chuckles*

*Cut to slightly later. Tails is in his room finishing some reading for Literature Class.*

Tails: Aaaaand... Done! That's page 89 out of 250. The section summary is done! All I have to do is submit it.

*Tails opens his phone to submit his daily summary via the PowerSchool app, but he notices he got a text*

Tails: Hmmmm... Oh it's from Lupus. Let's see... "Hey Miles, Ricky was wondering if you wanted to play some online games this Friday. Maybe we could play some O.C.L, wanna join us?" Let's see... Yes...

anytime!, it would have to be around the evening... My dad's friend is coming for dinner. There we go.

*Tails submits his reading homework*

Tails: Alright, I'm eepy. Time for me to sleep.

*Cut to Miles and Amelia, Miles is talking to Sonic on the phone.*

Miles: Hey, I can't thank you enough for watching my son while I was gone.

Sonic: No problem dude, I love that kid.

Miles: Would you like me to compensate you for it again?

Sonic: Ummmm... I'll think about it, sure. I

bought him a few pencils, and a notebook, and a pack of mints...

Miles: Alright, I'll compensate you when we convene this Friday.

Sonic: Nice, I'll see ya then.

Miles: Have a good night. Goodbye.

*Miles hangs up the phone*

Amelia: *yawn* I missed this bed so much, you don't even know honey.

Miles: I can definitely tell.

*Amelia wraps herself around the blankets*

Miles: Hey there! Quit stealing the

blankets!

Amelia: You're not the only one who needs something to keep warm at night!

*Amelia and Miles stare at each other for a few seconds. Amelia wraps herself around Miles like a stuffed animal*

Amelia: *prrrrrrr* I love you so much...

Miles: *sigh* I love you too. I'm gonna turn off the lights now.

*Miles turns off the lights*

Act 2: Friday Vibes

*Cut to Friday morning at the Cheetah speed gym*

Sonic: Alrighty, spin class done, what's next. Let's see... no personal training

sessions today, huh? I guess I'll just walk around and see if anyone needs help...

*Sonic sees Flynn Sly using the shoulder press machine*

Flynn: Yeah! I'm doing it! More power! We're doin it!

*Flynn slams the weights*

Flynn: Done!

Sonic: Hey, significant improvement man! Keep it up!

Flynn: Thanks! I think I'm getting the hang of everything now!

Sonic: Aw yeah, not a problem. It's good to see you're making some strides now.

Flynn: Definitely! And say y'know what, Wallace just told me the feds handed us a new case to work on. It sounded really exciting when he described it!

Sonic: Really, what's it about?

Flynn: I can't tell you *whispers* It's top secret.

Sonic: Damn, must be important!

Flynn: Yeah, my job for now'll be to gather even more evidence to use against that bitch Swinington!

Sonic: What?

Flynn: Up, wasn't supposed to say that, sorry!

Sonic: I won't say nuttin.

Flynn: What's been up with you lately?

Sonic: Headin' over to my buddy's place for dinner.

Flynn: Bro, nice.

Sonic: Definitely! We got a lot of catching up to do. Miles is usually busy with work.

Flynn: Where?

Sonic: He's a doctor at a nuke bomb maker or somethin'. We've been friends since primary school.

Flynn: Oh, so you guys are OG's.

Sonic: You already know it! And what's Wallace up to.

Flynn: Told me he was getting everything ready for me.

*Cut back to Tails in school. He's in the school's library working with his friends on the corruption project. Tails is on the Wikimedia page for Rachel Swinington, specifically hunting for info that would suggest her to be a corrupt government official.*

Tails: Lets see here... it says she traveled over to Eggland, before doing anything government related in Zootopia, she participated in a program called the National Endowment for Democracy. Interesting...

Ricky: What could the significance of that be?

Tails: Not quite sure. For all I know it could've been some sort of brainwashing program. It is an Eggland organization after all.

Lupus: I could definitely see that. Maybe click on the link and see what's in it!

*Tails clicks the link to view the N.E.D. 's Wikimedia page, he then takes a few minutes to look at the abstract.*

Ricky: Did you find anything interesting?

Lupus: Or incriminating?

Tails: Well I think I'm getting there. Reading this abstract's making me think it's some sort of program designed to teach people some philosophical jargon.

Lupus: That doesn't sound too bad...

Ricky (quietly): "...graduates of this program... have tended to organize coups against their respective governments... and install client regimes in favor of the Mammal Republic government?"

Ricky: Miles, I think you were right about this thing being a brainwashing organization!

Lupus: Hmmm... why would they let her run then?...

Tails: Good question. My best guess would be she was a citizen. She was the mayor of one of our suburbs if I recall correctly.

Ricky: Bean Ridge Grove?

Lupus: No, further north. Maybe Plantation Station.

*Gonzo Armadillo walks up on the three of them working*

Gonzo: Ah.., making good progress I see…

Ricky: Yep! Just trying to get further.

Gonzo: Really! What're you lookin at?

Lupus: A page about Swinington led us to this article about some National Endowment of Democracy group.

Gonzo (to self): 'Knew that bitch was up to something.

Tails: Excuse me?

Gonzo: Oh no, that was a remark. I'm looking a little into her myself.

Tails: Oh, do you know anything about her that might help with the project!?

Gonzo: Well… I want you and buddies to find that out yourself.

Tails: Very well then.

Gonzo (to all thee): Good luck on your further research. I'm confident you'll dig up a few… *smack* interesting details.

Gonzo (briefly): Understand what's going on.

*Gonzo walks away to check on other groups.*

*Tails looks back at his buddies*

*Cut to Sonic a little after 5. He is running through the loop. As usual he begins by running through the streets at a brisk jog of 50 mph. He notices a little too much traffic so he starts wall running on the skyscrapers jumping from side to side. To get where he needs to go however he has to pass through Lower Smacker Drive. When he arrives he realizes the traffic is incredibly congested.*

*A car cucustcucusts in front of Sonic in a rude manner.*

Sonic: Hey, get the fuck out of the way, I can't see! There are cars there motherfucker! Get out of the way!

*Eventually, Sonic arrives at the local grocery store. He is going there to purchase some K-cups for his relentless coffee fix.*

Sonic: Alright! Let's see here… Do they got it? Let's see… No… no… no… hmmm… Ah! There it is! Buckstar's French Roast! Now just gotta get some half n' half.

*Sonic goes to the dairy isle*

Sonic: *whistle, whistle* Huh? Oh! Hey Amelia! What's good!?

Amelia: Oh, hey…

Sonic: Why the long face?

Amelia: I think you know already.

Sonic: No… I don't know.

*Amelia squints her eyes at Sonic*

Amelia: Sure?

Sonic: Um, yeah…

Amelia: I don't like cooking chili dogs.

Sonic: Heh. He did say "reluctantly".

Amelia: Yeah, don't take it personal. I just don't like cooking junk for my family.

Sonic: Understandable. I'm not surprised given how fit y'are.

Amelia: Anyway, where the hell is the cheddar at?

*Sonic grabs a bag of cheddar*

Sonic: Right here silly!

Amelia: Thanks hedgie.

Sonic: Eh, don't mention it.

*Cut to Amelia in line at the store.*

Cashier: That'll be S$10.94

*Sonic pulls out his credit card*

Sonic: Add on my stuff, I got it.

Amelia: You sure?

Sonic: Might as well, I owe you one.

*Amelia grins at Sonic*

Amelia: Oh Sonic, you're too sweet.

Sonic: Not a problem!

*Cut to the lab. The work day just ended and Andy is packing his notebooks.*

Andy: *breathe* Day in, day out.

Miles: Hey Andy,

Andy: Yeah, whaddya need!?

Miles: Not much, just wanted to remind you your report's gonna be due this coming Monday. Just wanted you to be prepared.

Andy: Oh definitely. I wrote it down in my planner.

Miles: Good. Make sure you actually use it this time.

Andy: Not a problem. You got any plans?

Miles: Gonna have dinner with a friend, yourself?

Andy: I'm just gonna play some video games.

Miles: Sounds like a fun evening.

Andy: Yeah, I haven't played anything in days.

Miles: Gotcha. Have a good weekend now. I'm leaving the lab.

Andy: No problem!

Miles: Oh yeah, and as always, follow the procedure on the door for closing.

Andy: Yeah, I know. Thanks anyway.

*Cut to the Prower house. Amelia is attempting to cook chili.*

*Miles enters*

Miles: Honey, I'm home!

Amelia: Excellent! How was your day?

Miles: Not bad, I just calibrated a couple things on the reactor. My intern seems to be doing okay at the moment. Confident he'll get this week's report done on time.

Amelia: That's good to hear.

Miles: Certainly! He seems to be improving in the timeliness aspect of things.

Amelia: Oh! I saw Sonic at the store this afternoon.

Miles: Nice.

Amelia: Yeah, getting his K-cups as usual.

Miles: Uh-huh.

Amelia: Hey, just real quick, can you try this and let me know if the chili needs anything?

Miles: I'd be delighted.

*Miles tries a spoon of the chili*

Miles: I'm surprised!

Amelia: Thanks, I think I found a good recipe, I did throw in some extra tomatoes though..

Miles: Maybe add in some more salt..

Amelia: Not a problem.

*Tails walks into the kitchen*

Tails: Oh hey dad!

Miles: Good evening, Junior!

*Miles and Junior hug*

Miles: How was school today?

Tails: Pretty fun actually. I was working with my buddies on this social studies project. We're studying Swinington! We're gonna try to prove she's a corrupt official!

Miles: Yeah, she's pretty sketchy. I'm generally aware of the Horsce incident. The SSFBI should investigate her intentions if you ask me.

Amelia: True that.

Miles: And I want to clarify, It's not that I don't trust people who went to Eggland, but wouldn't her affiliations make anyone just a wee bit suspicious?

Amelia: Definitely, I don't trust that bitch.

Tails: Hey, I hope you don't mind, I told my buddies I was gonna study with them tomorrow morning.

Miles: You told us already. That's acceptable with us as long as you and your friends don't partake in delinquent behavior.

Tails: Don't worry, it's not like we're buying cigarettes or energy drinks or anything.

Miles: Nice.

Tails: Oh! Dad, can I ask you something?

Miles: Of course.

Tails: Well… Here's the thing, I think Sonic's gonna go see the Lil' Cheezy concert.

Miles: Probably so. He's been watching it closely.

Tails: But it's gonna be at Jacuzziville! I've been wanting to go there since it opened!

Miles: Understandable but…

Tails: Can I see the concert with Sonic?

Miles: You see…

Tails: Pleeeeeease?

Miles: I don't know about that. I've listened to some of his music out of curiosity..

Amelia: Isn't his music banned here or something?

Miles: *smirks* Andy has a VPN.

Amelia: That explains it.

Miles: He mostly sings about abusing recreational drugs and objectifying women. Junior, cover your ears.

*Tails pinches the parts of his ears near the top of his head*

Tails: Ok!

Miles: Just to paraphrase one of his songs, I remember him saying he likes to drive up to a woman and ask her for her number, let her get inside the car and give him a hummer…

Amelia: *Laughs* Oh that's goofy as hell!

Miles: The point is I don't think Junior should go. I don't want these ideas to traverse his mind.

Tails: So can I go?

Miles: We'll discuss this later. Have a seat at the table now.

Tails: Okay.

Miles: I digress. I'm confident Sonic will be pleased with the sustenance you cooked up.

*Knock, Knock*

Miles: Up! That's probably him.

*Miles opens the door*

Sonic: Hey Tails! What's up?

Miles: Sonic, pretty good dude. Amelia's almost done cooking. Come on in, make yourself at home!

*Sonic walks in and takes a seat at the kitchen table*

Sonic: Sup lil bro!

Tails: Hey Sonic!

*Sonic and Tails fistbump*

Sonic: Anyways just got some Keurigs and ran my ass over here. Thankfully the run was smooth but some dipshit cut in front of me.

Miles: Definitely felt that.

Sonic: But the gym was okay. We got some newbies though. They're detectives, I remember one of 'em saying they were workin' for the government or somethin'.

Miles: Really?

Sonic: Yeah, he murmured something about Swinington.

Miles: Interesting we were just talking about her. I'll also comment that she was an alderman for Eggland. I don't know how she did it, but the point is, you never know. She could be a super secret agent of Eggman, but then again, she might not be. I'm fairly confident that our government would not tolerate such conduct for a minute, especially given the anti-corruption initiative taking place at the moment.

*Amelia comes to the table with a tray of chili dogs.*

Sonic: Helllllll yeah! Let's get this party started!

Amelia: Oh shut the fuck up, hedgie.

*Cut to a few minutes later*

Miles: Honey, good job on the dogs!

Amelia: Thanks! I tried.

*Sonic reaches to grab another chili dog.*

Amelia: Hey, slow down man! I got plenty here!

Sonic: Sorry, but when you hit expressway speeds on a daily basis, you kinda get an empty stomach. I'm sure you'd understand being a gym rat n' all.

Amelia: Well, you got a point there.

Tails: Hey thanks Mom! These things are excellent!

Amelia: No problem. But enjoy 'em while you can. I don't cook junk food often.

*Cut to a few minutes later*

Amelia: Hey babe..

*Miles turns to Amelia*

Amelia: Why don't you tell Junior about the story of how you n' Sonic met? I don't think he's ever heard that story before.

Miles: Hmmmm… Well….

*Flashback to sometime in 1986. Seaside Hill at this time was a heavily underdeveloped country. Not much money, a lot of crime, disagreement and raging capitalism. It's only been 36 years since the revolution to end slavery in the plantations.*

*Miles is sitting down, waiting for a geometry class to start. He goes to an incredibly selective primary school. He had the grades and the motivation for the challenge.*

Teacher: Alright class, today's a little different. As you can see, we need to prove this particular formula here: provide the proof that AB and CD bisect each other at F. Get into groups of two and get started.

*Miles looks around him, but realizes all the students have already partnered up.*

Miles: Professor Hampton, I can't seem to find a partner. Who should I partner with?

Teacher: Hmmm… Yes… who should you partner with?

*Suddenly there is a rapid knocking on the classroom door; The teacher opens it.*

*A pale-blue hedgehog is panting as if he'd just witnessed a horrible accident.*

Sonic: Sorry I'm late! My alarm clock wasn't working, and I…

Teacher: Hey, calm down! Don't worry about it. Look, it's a good thing you came. I got another student for you to partner with.

*Sonic peeks at Miles. Miles gives a shy light wave to him.*

*Sonic smiles back*

Teacher: Alright Miles, show him what's up.

*Sonic and Miles take a seat together*

Miles: Haven't seen you before. Did you transfer?

Sonic: Yeah, here I'd say a bit late. It's my first day.

Miles: From which school?

Sonic: Dwayne Carter.

Miles: Really? Interesting…

Sonic: Yeah.

Miles: Gosh! You must've crushed the entrance exam or somethin.

Sonic: I got 365.

Miles: What? No way! Most students need at least a 500 to get in!

Sonic: I'm running cross country for 'em.

Miles: Seems like a sufficient explanation. Welcome to Carl Mitchell Primary!

*Miles puts his hand out*

Miles: Miles Prower

*Sonic grabs Miles' hand*

Sonic: They call me "Sonic".

*Miles and Sonic shake hands*

Sonic: So, uhhhhhh… What's this knick knack here?

Miles: Just some geometric proof stuff… I'd be more than happy to walk you through it!

Sonic: Sweet, thanks man.

*Cut to a few hours later, Sonic's eating lunch. He's sitting alone.*

*Suddenly a group of students come out to confront Sonic*

Student 1: Well, see we got a newbie on the track team.

Sonic: Who's talkin'?

Student 2: We are. But we just wanna know, why are you so blue!?

*Laugh*

Sonic: What kinda funny shit you think you're pulling?

Student 3: Oh look! He's getting pissed!

Student 1: Look, we just want you to know who's the boss here.

*Student 1 flips Sonic's tray.*

Student 1: C'mon guys, let's leave him to mope.

*Sonic grabs his unopened milk carton, and throws it at student 1's head with incredible speed, causing him to fall over.*

*The other students turn around in shock*

*Sonic stares the bullies down*

Sonic: You think you're reeeal funny, don't you.

Student 2: Come on, he's not worth our time.

Student 1: Look, we'll see you around.

*They leave*

Sonic: Did that really just happen?

*Miles sits next to Sonic and turns to him*

Miles: It sucks, I know. They aren't very nice.

Sonic: Yeah, tell me something I don't already know.

Miles: I'm a little impressed though. I've never seen anyone stand up to Cheetahson like that before..

Sonic: That scrawny bitch?

Miles: He's pretty big on the cross country team, you basically got a giant target on your head to him. How are you not scared of him?

Sonic: Eh, dunno. I've definitely been against much worse. Ever break through a brick wall by summer-salting into it?

Miles: Huh, you're not implying that…

Sonic: I'm stronger than you think bud. Big things come in small packages y'know.

*Miles smiles at Sonic*

Miles: Look, here's the thing, I think you're interesting already. I dunno, mostly because, well, I don't really have that many friends.

Sonic: I'm a little surprised… You seem like a pretty decent person.

Miles: Yeah, well… Maybe it's because I'm just shy. Could be because of my tails as well.

Sonic: Don't think I heard you correctly, did you just say "tails"? With an "s".

*Miles removes a rubber band from his "tail".*

Miles: Yeah! See?

Sonic: Dude, sick…

Miles: I don't really know why I have two, but it's interesting. I hope this isn't shocking or anything…

Sonic: Naw dude, I'm not shocked. Just look at me, I'm blue as hell. How many blue hedgehogs do you know?

Miles: You're the first one I've ever seen.

Sonic: Yeah, so I guess we're both different. Let's talk more often, I think us getting to know each other a little more could really take us somewhere.

Miles: Same here.

*Cut back to Sonic at the table*

Sonic: Oh yeah, I still remember that moment. That kid was a dick for real.

Miles: Yeah, for a lack of a better word.

Tails: Wait, there was bullying when you were in school?

Sonic: Hell yeah, the government was too poor to put security systems in place. Tell ya what Tails, you're in a lucky position to be going to school in 2023. The government's done wonders to advance this country.

Miles: Yep, and now that we're on the topic, Seaside City as a whole was much more dangerous when we were your age. This city was very impoverished. That's why I keep telling you to be thankful for your government. We're lucky to have one that diverts its attention to the people of this city, and the country for that matter.

Sonic: I mean I would like a direct subway line to the gym, and maybe a store by my apartment so your son here doesn't have to walk half a mile to get his 1AM ice cream fix when he's staying over.

Miles: I'm confident we'll get what we want as long as we're vocal about it.

Sonic: And that's why I love this city.

Miles: Affirmative.

*Tails sets down his utensils*

Tails: Dad, can I be excused? My school buddies wanted to play some One Card Left tonight. It's online.

Miles: No problem Junior. Just don't make too much noise.

Tails: Thank you!

Amelia: Wait, did you remember to take out the trash first?

Tails: *grunt* Aw, okay.

*Tails takes a trash bag out of the Prower apartment.*

Miles: So, pressing issue for me at least, you want to take Junior to Jacuzziville, huh?

Sonic: Hell yeah, I've been there like ten times already! It's sick! It's the largest indoor waterpark in the country! They also got an arcade, a spa, some of the best damn food you'll ever have…

Amelia: Certainly not better than my cooking…

Sonic: Oh yeah, and the best part is, there's a Jacuzzi in every hotel room you book! It's so sick!

Miles: That does sound pretty extravagant, but I'm curious to know why you're insisting on my son going.

Sonic: I know he'd love it, but it's mostly because they gave me a complimentary ticket. Guess I'm a frequent flier or somethin.

Miles: Lucky you.

Sonic: Oh yeah, and I listen to Lil' Cheezy's music on the regular.

Miles: Nice, but I'm concerned about a few things. For one, Jacuzziville's all the way in Buniaskei. It's not a safety concern, but that's pretty far man.

Sonic: Oh trust me, I've been there before. It ain't too bad.

Miles: Good to know you're familiar with the place, but, about Lil Cheezy's music…

Sonic: What about it?

Miles: *sigh* Look Sonic, I took the initiative to listen to a few of his songs. Needless to say it mostly contains him singing rhymes about committing crimes.

Sonic: Yeah, so?

Miles: Well, I'm willing to bet you've known me long enough to understand my objections to such buffoonery. I don't want him to get the wrong impression of what's appropriate in society and what society expects of him.

Amelia: Oh honey, I think you're being a little paranoid.

Miles: He's only 10 for crying out loud. He may be wise, but he's still a kid!

Amelia: Well he's gonna be exposed to this stuff when he gets older anyway.

Miles: *Irritated grunt*

Amelia: Maybe it's about time you let him break out of his shell. I mean, come on. Let him have some fun! You know he's not gonna take any of it seriously…

Miles: I suppose so, but…

Sonic: Oh, did I mention the all-you-can-eat buffet?

Miles: Okay, look. Maybe I am just being a little overprotective. I mean, I just want him to have the mindset and the capacity to optimize his life to the fullest. I don't want him to have distractions.

Amelia: Oh come on Miles, life's not just academics and research. I'm sorry you feel that way, but that's the way it's supposed to be! You gotta have a little fun every once in a while!

Miles: *sigh* Okay, look. I'll just have to briefly review the importance of following the law, respecting women and avoiding drugs with him.

*Miles turns to Sonic*

Miles: Look, Sonic, you're my guy. I know you wouldn't let anything happen to Junior, but I'm not going to say yes right away.

Sonic: Eh, it's fine if you don't want him to come.

Miles: I mean I might consider it, but I just want to make sure he's not brainwashed by, well, Eggmanistan.

Sonic: I gotcha.

*Miles leaves the dining table*