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

[heyyourenotsonic]

She'll get there eventually! You're a wonderful person and anyone who knows you is lucky to have you in their life. Surge included, even if she doesn't realize that yet.

[ Sometimes progress moves at the pace of a snail...... ]

[spinsandneedles]

Heh, I've always appreciated your optimism, you know that?

I think the biggest hurdle is convincing her that I really don't want to hurt her? Like she is dead set on thinking I'm out to get her.

[heyyourenotsonic]

I think... I think she's been through a lot.

[ She doesn't think, she knows. Mostly because the tenrec has crashed out enough to tell her some of her backstory, at least. ]

I know it's hard to be patient, I've blown up on her a few times now and I feel really bad about that. But I think she'll come around one day! You've got a pretty good track record of making enemies into friends, y'know.

[spinsandneedles]

She definitely has, that's why I'm being as cautious as I can be.

[that and he doesn't want to get mauled lol]

I'm not the kind of guy that gives up, sure, but I also can't force her to chill out any more than I can force Eggman to stop being evil. Guess I'll just keep playing it by ear?

[heyyourenotsonic]

That's all you can do! I think maybe, just maybe, at some point she'll stop seeing you as a threat. I do my best to not mention you or Tails whenever I'm around her because I don't really like to trigger her or, y'know, an argument that leads to a physical altercation.

[ Granted, given it's Surge... the tenrec has actually been pretty mild when it comes to Amy, especially lately. ]

Just give her time and space. She's trying to learn about herself, too, and be her own person.

[ Even if, y'know, she says she wants to replace Sonic. That's never going to happen, so, she's hoping that Surge kinda... branches out and learns to be comfortable with being who she is, at least until she can learn about her past and who she was.

Amy straightens. ]

I just realized something. This place is pretty big for just me... why don't you and Tails come crash here with me? You could store way more stuff here, and then we'd all be together if something happened and we were all needed, you know?

[spinsandneedles]

[as per usual, Amy's right. And it works out, Sonic is more than happy to give Surge all the space she needs. It's better for his health that way.]

I'll just keep giving her a wide berth and hope for the best, then.

Anyway, I'd be happy to crash at your place! Beats sleeping in a cramped little boat cabin any day. I'll bounce it off Tails and see if he's down, too!

[heyyourenotsonic]

Honestly? That's a good idea. Kit is the one I'm most concerned about, though.

[ Mostly because he seems so specifically honed in on Surge. It's weird, but also, she kinda gets it in a way. Maybe.

Amy visibly brightens and claps excitedly. Having two of her very best friends as roommates is such an appealing thought, thanks. ]

Yay! Please do! This is gonna be great! Besides, safety in numbers, right? Who knows what this place might throw at us.

[spinsandneedles]

Kit, huh? I can never get a read on him, other than he seems to loath everyone who isn't Surge.

But yeah! Safety in numbers for sure. How many rooms do you have? Tails and I can bunk together if it's not very many.

[heyyourenotsonic]

He's definitely... dedicated to her, I'll give him that much.

[ Scary as fuck is what that little shit is-- ]

Three! So, there's plenty of room for all three of us, no worries! Hope you guys are ready for a ton of homemade food, by the way... sorry, not sorry.

[spinsandneedles]

That's one way to put it...

[yeah no that kid is basically the creepiest. Voted most likely to become a serial killer.]

Heh, you know we'll be more than happy to help you eat it all! And help with clean up, naturally. I don't wanna be too much of a freeloader!

[heyyourenotsonic]

I've only interacted with him... three? Maybe four times? He's definitely a hard nut to crack.

[ Bruh she's never met a kid that can dead eye so hard.]

Glad to know I've got built in taste testers! Ooo, we'll have to go shopping for decorations and stuff too to really make this place ours!

[ Does she sound excited? Because she is. She's practically bouncing up and down right now. ]

[spinsandneedles]

Tell me about it. It's hard to get more than three words out of him. He's real good at glaring, though, I bet he could take us all in a staring contest.

[kid's spooky af, maybe he just needs more hugs?]

I'll leave the interior decorating to the expert, but I'd be happy to tag along all the same!

[heyyourenotsonic]

Do you think he listens to emo music?

[ Hugs yes. Maybe after copious amounts of therapy. ]

I'll take company while shopping any day! Actually, I'll take company whenever I can get it. But you already know that. [ Also, if Sonic tags along, he can keep her from getting way too distracted and buying a shit ton of things that they do not, in fact need-- ]

[spinsandneedles]

Maybe... Though I have a feeling he just listens to whatever Surge wants to listen to.

[get him one of them emotional support puppies or something]

Fair enough. Odds are I'll be around a lot more than I was back home, if only because there just isn't much land to explore. I'll try not too drive you too nuts!

[heyyourenotsonic]

You know what? That... sounds about right.

[ Emotional support ponies, he could get a ride too ]

You could never make me nuts, Sonic. Believe me. And besides, with the three of us together, at least none of us will be bored, right? We'll figure out a way to keep you occupied.

[spinsandneedles]

I can always take more jobs if I start to get too antsy, too. I'm sure I can keep myself entertained.

...Or I can build an obstacle course in the yard.

[He's joking, there's not enough yard for an obstacle course that could challenge his hyperactive ass]

[heyyourenotsonic]

[ She actually lights up at the mention of an obstacle course, and her gaze does slide to the window, her expression clearly reading hmmmMmmmMMMM...

...before she suddenly smiles and glances back over at the screen. ]

I know how we can keep you busy...

[ Uh-oh. She's definitely got an idea.... ]

[spinsandneedles]

[...Should Sonic be feeling super suspicious right now because he suddenly is]

Yyeeah? Whatcha got in mind?

[heyyourenotsonic]

...

[ She leans in real close to the camera. ]

Two words: swimming lessons.

[spinsandneedles]

[the camera leans waaay back]

...Ah. Right. I thought you might be going somewhere else with that.

I've been practicing by myself! I can kinda do a sad doggy paddle now! I might not even drown!

[heyyourenotsonic]

[ Amy blinks, and then her head tilts. ]

Wait, really? What did you think I meant?

Oooh, that's great! I'm proud of you, Sonic! That's very proactive of you!

[spinsandneedles]

I dunno, building a garage or something? Boat garage?

[SIGH be quiet you're embarrassing him!!]

Of course I'm proactive! ...though some pointers would always be appreciated.

[heyyourenotsonic]

...Actually, that's not a bad idea!

[ GOOD-- ]

Are you at least wearing floaties when you're practicing? Safety first!

[spinsandneedles]

No.

[He's too cool for that are you kidding-]

...but I did have a good, floaty piece of wood close by just in case.

[heyyourenotsonic]

Sonic!

[ She looks HORRIFIED-- ]

What would have happened if the wood drifted away!? You could have been killed!