[He'll wear it! He said he'll take care of it, so it's easier to make sure it stays with him if it's on him! Tails looks down at it once she's got it on him, carefully lifting the charm to look at it as he responds.]

I wish I could do more to reassure you. I understand why you're worried, and I definitely get why you'd want some more people to stay behind to protect this place. But... we need every one of you to make sure Knuckles comes home safely. We need him too.

[Tails looks up with a smile.]

You don't have to apologize, though. It's okay. You've dealt with a lot, haven't you, Dorothy? It makes sense that you'd be worried. So please don't apologize - it's not your fault, and I'm not upset at you for it. I'll make sure I'm right here for you when you guys get back.