[Neo remains motionless after handing over the ingredients, simply watching. Though his gaze primarily remains on Sonic, those eyes occasionally do flicker toward the Doctor's work until he hands over the antidote and takes his leave. Assuming his work has been as efficient as anticipated, Neo will have to thank him properly later. There's no need to be rude, after all.

Still, leaving Sonic in bed for any length of time is going to prove a hassle. But that's a hassle Sonic himself can deal with; he doesn't need a babysitter. The worst is over. Sonic is not at risk of dying now.

For a brief, blessed moment there's silence. And then Sonic opens his mouth.]

You— [it sounds like the grinding of metal-on-metal despite the fact that neo doesn't have teeth to grind] could have gotten yourself killed from that little stunt. What were you trying to prove? That you are stronger than me? That you are capable of more than I am? Was it your desperation to defeat me again that drove you to act so rashly, so recklessly?

[...let the man have some time to recover, neo, good god—]