[Sonic turns, which is perfect. In an instant he has his organic counterpart pinned down, hands on Sonic's wrists and one metal knee pressed to his chest to keep him there. He's mindful of his weight and pointy edges so he's not actively hurting Sonic, but better to keep him pinned for now in case he feels like trying to run off again.

This wasn't a proper competition. If it had been, Neo wouldn't have won. But the fact is that he did win, and there's no denying the pride that seeps through the bond.

My first victory. Finally, finally I've beaten him.
A shame it isn't a real victory.

Sonic's thoughts flicker through his head and the latter one almost makes him want to press but... no. No, better just to leave that well enough alone, Sonic's stressed out enough without worrying about getting his thoughts all over Neo.

Now that Sonic's not struggling to get away, Neo sits back on his knees, releasing his grip on Sonic's wrists. He does remain hovering over his doppelganger, knees on either side of Sonic's legs so he's not fully free to go.

Don't push yourself any further.
I'm not letting you go because you'll just run again.]

I know you weren't. If you had been, you would have beat me.

[There's no emotion following it; it simply is what it is. That much makes sense, at least.]

But you should know better than to try to escape me. If you need some alone time, all you need to do is ask.

[I don't want to leave you alone like this.
Tell me what's wrong.
Who hurt you like this? Who do I need to kill?]