...I meant what I said, you know. Name the time and place, and I'll give you your rematch. You only gotta ask.

[Despite it all, Sonic smiles, though that tinge of what he can recognize as sadness is still there. Sonic doesn't like being sad. Metal's a being that can make his own choices, especially now that Eggman isn't here. What would it be like for him, if he didn't end up going back? Could he have found that same freedom that Sonic cherishes, that Sonic lives by?

Well, it's Metal's choice in the end, and as Sonic grabs another piece of paper, it's his turn to sidestep that first bit. Rivals they may be, there's no reason to go and upset poor Metal when he really should just be able to get to enjoy his time here.]

So, you gonna answer my question, Metal? I think I've answered yours pretty nicely. Didn't even ask you to say please, or anything!

[sonic, oh my god]