[Dorothy seems to start at that, turning to face Tails with a wide-eyed expression. That's...Dorothy considers everything she knows about this boy in her mind, and knowing that he's kept that optimism, that hope, despite that. Sonic and Knuckles roles in keeping Tails safe and happy and loved don't go unnoticed, but it's...
Dorothy reaches her hand out again, having withdrawn it when she looked away, but--you're getting pet on the head, okay.]
...You're not alone in that regard. I...I don't really even remember very much of my own. Back when I was a human, I mean. All I know is that I was some politician's daughter, but I've only ever come close to that feeling with the girls I fought alongside, myself. And even then, they're long gone.
I...would be very happy to give you another member to your metaphorical family, if you'll have me. [Dorothy's expression warms further.] You deserve the world, my dear. You've given me so much to look forward to and I've been nothing but happy around you; if I can even give you a fraction of that in kind...I would like to.
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[Dorothy seems to start at that, turning to face Tails with a wide-eyed expression. That's...Dorothy considers everything she knows about this boy in her mind, and knowing that he's kept that optimism, that hope, despite that. Sonic and Knuckles roles in keeping Tails safe and happy and loved don't go unnoticed, but it's...
Dorothy reaches her hand out again, having withdrawn it when she looked away, but--you're getting pet on the head, okay.]
...You're not alone in that regard. I...I don't really even remember very much of my own. Back when I was a human, I mean. All I know is that I was some politician's daughter, but I've only ever come close to that feeling with the girls I fought alongside, myself. And even then, they're long gone.
I...would be very happy to give you another member to your metaphorical family, if you'll have me. [Dorothy's expression warms further.] You deserve the world, my dear. You've given me so much to look forward to and I've been nothing but happy around you; if I can even give you a fraction of that in kind...I would like to.