Between the mysteries of last weekend, the increasing number of visions and unexplained phenomena, and the attack on Vakama yesterday, everyone is likely on edge. When Tails calls you into his lab around noon, you all are likely already aware of how this is going to go.
Once again, a surge of Chaos Energy in the city is what draws you in, though this time it is a much larger burst than before. Sonic and Knuckles are here with you as usual, with Tails remaining behind to look after Vakama and the base. Unlike before, you aren't met with robots or destruction. In fact, this city block looks remarkably peaceful, aside from where Eggman's chroma has overtaken most of the buildings.
"So good of you all to finally arrive."
The voice comes from up above. You recognize it as the one you heard last week, through that gemstone the Tails Doll had. Perched on one of the buildings is a... fox? No, he's larger than Tails, and wearing a large silver mask that obscures most of his features. In one hand he holds Vakama's missing mask; his other is extended with six gemstones floating around it, a soft teal glow from beneath his black glove marking the seventh. There's a different gemstone on the center of his chest as well, though it doesn't look like the fake Chaos Emeralds you've seen before.
"You all have the pleasure of fighting me, Infinite. I am the Doctor's trusted ally... and I have been watching you all. Your struggles with my nightmares and illusions were so... delicious. You have my thanks for the show."
He kicks off the building, floating towards you all and the ground, though stopping high enough up, still out of reach. And for those of you getting any bright ideas, a deep red begins to fill your vision, tinting the corners of it as the very world itself begins to warp around you - this isn't exactly Chicago anymore, you see. The buildings still exist, wrapped in white chroma, though they bend and twist in ways they shouldn't, making it hard to tell what's real and what isn't.
"I'll snuff out your lives here and now for the Doctor's ambitions! Let's see what you're made of!"
[Her lips pursing into a firm line, she reaches down to tug Mafuyu up and back onto her feet, doing her best to ignore the stinging cold of frost (10).]
Mafuyu. Mafuyu, you fought really well. But we can't stop here. It isn't safe.
Besides- look, look!
[She utilizes her lasers again, not for an attack, but... rather, tracing the shape of a pair of cat ears, floating above her head. With her free hand, she even mimics a cat's paw.]
I'm a lucky kitty, nya~! I'll guide you back safely! So please...
[Well, it was worth a shot. She'll let the lasers fade and instead pull with all her strength (which is a surprising amount for her size?) to get Mafuyu up.]
Upsie-daisy. Let's get you out of here.
[She'll tug her along, away from the ice and combat, getting a bit frosty but nothing unbearable for her (12).]
( oh, the ice has stopped! mostly. mafuyu has once again pushed her powers too hard and is in danger herself, but that's just... her. rio is completely safe.
We all hurt our friends sometimes. [Maybe not, like, literally in the physical sense, but...] What matters is making sure to check on them afterwards, and apologizing.
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Mafuyu. Mafuyu, you fought really well. But we can't stop here. It isn't safe.
Besides- look, look!
[She utilizes her lasers again, not for an attack, but... rather, tracing the shape of a pair of cat ears, floating above her head. With her free hand, she even mimics a cat's paw.]
I'm a lucky kitty, nya~! I'll guide you back safely! So please...
[Please don't give up here.]
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( there's no answer, but she lets herself be tugged. )
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Upsie-daisy. Let's get you out of here.
[She'll tug her along, away from the ice and combat, getting a bit frosty but nothing unbearable for her (12).]
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...
her mind feels... staticy. )
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Good luck to everyone else, it's time to get this girl somewhere safe and warm.]
I've got you. ...It'll be okay.
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Did I hurt anyone?
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Nothing that won't heal. It will be okay.
We all hurt our friends sometimes. [Maybe not, like, literally in the physical sense, but...] What matters is making sure to check on them afterwards, and apologizing.
I'm sure they'll be glad to see you when you do.
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( she's not sure that she has the strength for that. )
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Maybe not today, and maybe not tomorrow, but... someday you will, I'm sure.
...
But... if you can? Just make sure you do it once you feel well enough.
It's never good to end up with regrets.
[You never know how long you truly have with any single person, in this or any world.]