[It takes Shadow a moment to connect the dots - that he means Neo Metal Sonic and that it was that long ago for him. It feels like a lifetime ago, and in some ways, maybe it was. He was a completely different person back then, after all.
Shadow follows and takes a seat when Sonic does, still lost in thought. He only looks up when Sonic finishes and then he exhales.]
A lot has happened since then, yes. [Exactly how long has it been? Idk man who knows.] We'd be here all day if I were to go over everything, but rest assured that everything has ultimately worked out for the best.
[...Though.]
The most recent events I told you about... I suppose it's better for you to hear it from me than anyone else. The Doctor did succeed in taking over the world - he held you captive and the resistance struggled for six months before you were able to get free to assist them.
[Straightforward and to the point as always, with no attempts to sugarcoat it. Shadow doesn't know all the details, exactly, but better for Sonic to hear it from him than someone else.]
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Shadow follows and takes a seat when Sonic does, still lost in thought. He only looks up when Sonic finishes and then he exhales.]
A lot has happened since then, yes. [Exactly how long has it been? Idk man who knows.] We'd be here all day if I were to go over everything, but rest assured that everything has ultimately worked out for the best.
[...Though.]
The most recent events I told you about... I suppose it's better for you to hear it from me than anyone else. The Doctor did succeed in taking over the world - he held you captive and the resistance struggled for six months before you were able to get free to assist them.
[Straightforward and to the point as always, with no attempts to sugarcoat it. Shadow doesn't know all the details, exactly, but better for Sonic to hear it from him than someone else.]