That's a lot to take in. But the more Sonic lays out about it, the more sense it makes. Sonic wanted Metal Sonic— Neo to find his own way in life, to be free from Eggman. Neo fought it until finally giving in and agreeing that he wanted to be his own person, and with it they forged a relationship built on trust and mutual understanding, something that wouldn't have been possible back home. But because they're here, away from Eggman and the rest of Sonic's friends, things were able to work out like this.
It's... a good thing. Objectively, it's a good thing for Neo to become his own person and want to leave Eggman's service. It's likewise a good thing (objectively) that Sonic has found someone he cares for and wants to be with. These are facts.
...So why does Shadow feel vaguely frustrated about the whole thing? It isn't as though he has any reason to believe that Neo is going to stab Sonic in the back - if he wanted to, he would have done it far earlier, after all. So no, it stands to reason that the situation Sonic has told him about is exactly as it seems, and without Eggman or anyone else here, it will likely stay this way for the foreseeable future.
...
He kind of wants to punch something, and punching Sonic will not solve whatever's gone wrong in his head.]
I'm fine. [Moving on—] I must admit I'm curious about how much he's changed from the last time I saw him. I'll speak with him when I see him.
[...And...]
I wouldn't have expected anything like this, but I suppose I am pleased you've made the most of your time here.
[Objectively speaking, it is a good thing, and he can acknowledge this much.]
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That's a lot to take in. But the more Sonic lays out about it, the more sense it makes. Sonic wanted Metal Sonic— Neo to find his own way in life, to be free from Eggman. Neo fought it until finally giving in and agreeing that he wanted to be his own person, and with it they forged a relationship built on trust and mutual understanding, something that wouldn't have been possible back home. But because they're here, away from Eggman and the rest of Sonic's friends, things were able to work out like this.
It's... a good thing. Objectively, it's a good thing for Neo to become his own person and want to leave Eggman's service. It's likewise a good thing (objectively) that Sonic has found someone he cares for and wants to be with. These are facts.
...So why does Shadow feel vaguely frustrated about the whole thing? It isn't as though he has any reason to believe that Neo is going to stab Sonic in the back - if he wanted to, he would have done it far earlier, after all. So no, it stands to reason that the situation Sonic has told him about is exactly as it seems, and without Eggman or anyone else here, it will likely stay this way for the foreseeable future.
...
He kind of wants to punch something, and punching Sonic will not solve whatever's gone wrong in his head.]
I'm fine. [Moving on—] I must admit I'm curious about how much he's changed from the last time I saw him. I'll speak with him when I see him.
[...And...]
I wouldn't have expected anything like this, but I suppose I am pleased you've made the most of your time here.
[Objectively speaking, it is a good thing, and he can acknowledge this much.]