video; un: havenofear

[heyyourenotsonic]

Type: Video
Sender ID: havenofear (Amy Rose)
To: Public
Subject: WHO BOUGHT ME A HOUSE!?
Warnings:
Nothing for now!

[ The cheerful image of a carnation pink hedgehog suddenly fills the screens of those who own shellphones, a smile that could light up the sun itself lighting up her face as she addresses her current audience. ]

Hi! My name is Amy Rose, and I've been here for a few months now. I don't want to take up too much of anyone's time, but, I just wanted to thank whoever was kind enough to buy me the cutest little cottage!

[ If one squints, they'll be able to see that she is, in fact, sitting at a small kitchen table in the aforementioned cottage, which is still being decorated given... well. She just moved in. Somehow, she brightens even further. ]

This was the sweetest, kindest thing anyone has ever done for me! I have no idea which one of you did it, but I wish I did so I could give you a proper thank you! I understand if you want to stay anonymous... but that definitely won't stop me from trying to figure out who it is so I can at least thank you in person!

[ Amy's all about a good mystery, too; she's been informed that sometime in the near future at home, she'll have a murder mystery themed birthday party. And this, right here, is a REAL good mystery -- no one even died, so, that's WAY better! Her eyes light up suddenly, as she remembers something else she wanted to say. ]

Oh! That reminds me! Now that I have a real kitchen, if anyone here wants or needs something cooked or baked? I'm your girl! Seriously, it's been MONTHS and I've been dying to cook. So, if you need something done, let me know! Ah, but, I'm deviating... sorry! To wrap things up... whoever bought this place for me? Please don't be a stranger. Given you bought it, you know where I live. And... thank you, so much, from the bottom of my heart.

[ Amy bows politely with gratitude, and after a few moments, the feed cuts. ]

Comments

[VIDEO]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Why, you're quite welcome for the gesture. After all, we're all from the same world! We should look out for one another~!

[He doesn't know who bought her a house. He, frankly, doesn't care. He just knows that claiming it was his doing would completely ruin her enjoyment of it and he's just that petty.]

[heyyourenotsonic]

[ Amy stares. She stares really, really hard for a long time. On one hand, no. She's not buying that her anonymous gift is from Eggman. On the other hand she can see him doing something like this just to get some kind of rise out of her.

...she squints. ]

You suck at lying. I already checked for your brand of housewarming gifts, and nothing about this particularly points to you.

[reneggadetinkerer]

What makes you think I'd make it that obvious? Granted, I know that I plaster my likeness on every one of my creations, but surely you realize I would know you'd be looking for my usual tricks.

Besides, who says there's a trick? Perhaps I just wanted to use my newfound fortune as an entrepreneur to pay it forward.

[heyyourenotsonic]

Because it's out of character for you to be nice unless there's something in it for you.

[ She squints, feeling a spike of paranoia because... what if it really was him? No, no. Don't think like that, Amy... ]

If it was really you, you'd know the address, right?

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[ramuhs]

[Oh ho. He has a PRETTY GOOD IDEA who gave this cottage, and there is a knowing grin as he greets her.]

Congratulations on the gift. Whoever set it up must have really cared quite a bit about you.

[At least he's not one to tattle. ...No, he is, but in this case he won't say anything.]

I should send over a housewarming gift.

[heyyourenotsonic]

Hi, Cid! [ An enthusiastic greeting in return! ] Goodness, whoever it was is very sweet! I can't believe it!

[ She really wants to know who done it, but it's going to require done investigation. She could ask Espio for his help, given his work as a detective... but he is also on the suspect list. ]

Oh! You don't need to do that, silly, but I appreciate the thought! A nice gift would be a simple visit for some tea, if you ask me~

[ramuhs]

It is quite the gesture. Not just anyone would give a friend a house, so they must really care about you.

[He is not sorry about this at all—]

But I can do that as well as deliver something that would work quite well with tea.

[heyyourenotsonic]

I wish I knew who it was so I could thank them... I'm going to do my best to figure it out, though!

[ See this, Cid? See that determined look on her face? This is gonna end un embarrassment for the black hedgehog when she figures it out. Maybe. ]

That's so thoughtful of you! Well, whenever you have time, let me know!

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[tenrectricity]

Ha! Either you've never worked hard a day in your life and have people who supply you on demand, or you were lying to me when you said you didn't have friends.

[ not that surge cares, but it opens some things to perspective as she taps at her screen, and her side wobbling a bit. don't worry, she isn't here to give a lesson on friendship or that amy should take back what she said. ]

Weird how that works! Anywho. Wasn't me. [ normally, surge wouldn't feel inclined to add this detail since people know better, but sometimes amy doesn't. there has been some changes, she hasn't been spouting at the mouth about change or telling surge she's sorry about what happened, that's better. this? is a just in case she thinks any funny ideas. ] But, I wouldn't be surprised if it blew up in the next 24 hours.

[ as helpful as always! surge chuckles to herself before exhaling as if that were a really good joke by yours truly, considering the issues this world has anyway. ]

[heyyourenotsonic]

Hi, Surge! Ah, you know who my friends are. [ She only mentioned Espio because he's the only one who doesn't seem to trigger her. She hums in thought-- truthfully, she didn't think it was Surge, but the confirmation is definitely noted. ]

So, honestly, I was kind of thinking that it was Espio... but if it was, you'd know, right?

[ Her head tilts, and then she sweats. ]

Noooo, give me at least a week before it blows! I need my kitchen time...

[ She knows Surge is kidding! ...well. mostly. Probably. She brightens again. ]

You should come over!

[tenrectricity]

Huh... Nah, there's trouble in paradise as far as I'm concerned.

[ those flimsy friendships seem to be breaking right before her eyes, but that's their issue and not surge's so she doesn't care. with a roll of her eyes, she shrugs to put that friend conversation behind her. ]

Duh, he's on a no lie agreement or whatever.

[ that's what's keeping him afloat unlike some others, but rather than elaborating on whether she knows if he did it ot not: ]

Yeah, 'cause, you dunno who it came from, and it could be made on a burial ground and you're definitely about to be haunted.

[ ...

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ew! ]

Also no.

[heyyourenotsonic]

[ She's not gonna admit or deny anything because it's best not to talk too much about her friends right now. ]

...I didn't think about that.

[ Her gaze slides to the side, as if expecting a plate to come crashing down at any second. ]

Well, if it's haunted, clearly now you have to come over because I definitely need a hero.

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[spinsandneedles]

A whole house, huh? That's wild, congrats!

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty impressed whoever did it was able to keep their identity a secret. Maybe Espio could figure it out?

[It's obviously not Sonic lol. There's no way he'd have enough money to buy his own house, let alone one for someone else]

[heyyourenotsonic]

Thanks! I can't believe it! You're gonna have to come over so you can see it!

I am, too! And yeah, I was definitely thinking of asking Espio for his detective services... but I'm also not sure that it's not him who did it! I really don't know anyone who would do something so nice for me, honestly.

[spinsandneedles]

Absolutely! I'll bring you a nice houseplant or something!

Look, you're probably the nicest person I know. I bet there's tons of people who like you! Anyone with the pirate bucks to spare would wanna splurge on you, and you definitely deserve it! Speakin' of, do you know of anyone who's been saving a lot of money lately? That might be a good place to start cracking this mystery!

[heyyourenotsonic]

Aww, you don't have to bring me anything! Just bring yourself whenever you have time and I'll make you lunch! Or breakfast or, you know, whatever you want!

That's really sweet, Sonic, thank you! Saving money, though? Hmm... no, no one really comes to mind. The only person I can think of is Espio, honestly. But given the place he lives in with Surge and Kit, I'd think he'd be saving money to fix their place up, you know?

Voice, un: Earthshaker

[notatyrant]

[Terra starts the vice chat with a whistle of amazement.]

That is a really nice gesture! Congratulations on your new cottage!

Also a kitchen is always good, I'm sure you'll make delicious things in it!

Latly, nice to meet you, Amy Rose, I'm Terra!

[heyyourenotsonic]

Yeah, I can't believe it! I feel like the luckiest girl in the whole world. I just wish I knew who it was!

I love cooking and baking, and I've missed it terribly so I can't wait to get to work!

It's so nice to meet you, too, Terra! How long have you been in this world?

[notatyrant]

I hope you figure it out! A whole house is a big gift after all.

I've been here a couple of months already, and I've been exploring as much as I can! Anything you recommend for me to do?

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[stealthpun]

A fine gesture. If you seek to unravel this mystery, I would be glad to help you.

Until then, congratulations on your new home. You deserve it.

[heyyourenotsonic]

Hi, Espio! Thank you, I'm really excited and extremely grateful! Actually, I'd really love your help finding out who it was!

...unless it was yoooou~?

[stealthpun]

If it was within my budget, I would have done it myself. [alas, he is Poor As Heck]

In any case, I'm certain we can conclude this mystery fairly easily. Let us consider the friends you have here. Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and myself of course. Have you bonded closely with anyone else here?

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[judoflipped]

[his curiosity is piqued by food... typical.

he looks pretty interested.]

Yeah? Are you a good cook, or looking for a guinea pig? Or both?

[listen, he's gotta figure out the parameters before committing here.]

[heyyourenotsonic]

[ BOY SHE'S GOT YOU. This is a girl who loves to cook and bake.

Amy brightens. ]

Both! Aha, well, my friends seem to like it when I cook, at least. It's just been so long since I've had a proper kitchen, and I'm really itching to pull out all the stops!

[judoflipped]

[omg...]

What d'you like to cook, then? If it's a bunch of healthy stuff, you're looking at the wrong guy.