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Jacques: Ah! So zat is what it was! But why?
Tails: Sonic? Would someone try to discourage you to be a hero?
Sonic: Huh…Well, I know mom seemed to think I wasn’t ready yet, but would she go this far??
Upon looking around inside the saucer for “potato Eggman” he sees a message written underneath the panel on paper in a clear slot saying : “Dear Sonic, If you’re reading this, that means you’ve defeated this villain, and I must admit finally your readiness for heroing. Please don’t take it too personal that I attacked you and tried to discourage you from heroing yet. I was simply worried about your safety. -Love mom”
Sonic just stares shocked a moment before sitting down unsure and surprised…speechless while the others look on confused
Eggman: Interesting…what was that about?
Tails: It’s…It was Sonic’s mom… she wrote him a letter…
Tails reads the letter out loud.
Jacques: Mon Bleu…I ‘ave met your mom. I don’t…I do zink she ‘as ze hard time with the heroing but she must mean she will want to support you like she said now showing your skill and Andre and I…(looks at Andre who nods, now smoking) We will sign off for your permit.
Sonic: That’s…Yeah, uh thanks for that, but still…mom…
Eggman: So your mom attacked you, did she? Looks like someone has mother issues…
Sonic: No, it’s …I actually get along with my mom, it’s just…
Eggman: Oh really? So that’s why she attacked you with foul scented bubbles, a hand gun, and attempted to send squidgies after you?
Sonic: Er, well, usually…I think she’s just doesn’t want me to fight people like you.
Eggman: Sounds smart to me. It’s none of my business, but this sounds like one of those whole, trying to hurt you so you don’t get more hurt” kind of deals.
Sonic: I guess that’s one way of putting it…man I know she was worried but still! …doing something like this?
(Author’s Note: This reminds of the obstacles Sonic put for Tails to protect him in “The Sidekick” episode)
Eggman: *Sigh* At this rate, it looks like Wednesday’s battle is going to be called off after all…
Sonic: What?! No way! (Stands up)
Eggman: Fighting with you’s one thing! You think I want to go against a worried, angry mom willing to do that? Destroying enemies is supposed to be fun, but then when you add all the family drama…
Sonic: She’ll be fine Eggman.
Eggman: Oh really?
Sonic: Yes really! You just be there! I mean…*sigh* the letter does say if I beat this she’d be more open to it.
Eggman: Fine. But then it’s on you, not me.
Sonic: Fine. Well… (looks around at store in complete disarray) so what now?
Jacques: Do no worry about ze store sonic, Zey have a special crew just for zis sort of thing. I can meet you Wednesday as part of your permit training.
Sonic: (smile) Sweet! Well, me and my sidekick here will meet you Wednesday!
Tails: Sidekick? Really?
Sonic: Yep! I wouldn’t have it any other way partner! You did good today!
Tails: Yeah, and that’s what your dad said he wanted for you too isn’t it?
Eggman: Well, as great as it is Sonic can make his dad happy, who said you could fight with a sidekick?
Sonic: Oh, so now you want rules? Since when? Like you’re not going to bring some robot of yours! What? Afraid you’ll lose?
Eggman: Most certainly not! Be there or be square!….actually, why do they say square?
Sonic: Because squares are uncool …I guess?
Eggman: But why shapes? And why should squares be picked on as the “uncool” shape? Some of my best designs incorporate squares!
Sonic: I think it’s just so it rhymes Eggman. Either way, we’lll be there!
Eggman: Me too, and square! With cool squares you blue…sphere…
Sonic: Is that an insult? What’s so uncool about spheres?
Eggman: You never had one of those nightmares about going on a checkered planet with endless blue spheres that changed red and never ended?
(Author’s Note: Sonic & Knuckles when other unofficial games locked in you’d get endless sphere games)
Sonic: Ok, weird…and no.
Eggman: Then you wouldn’t get it, but blue spheres are most definitely uncool!
Tails: But isn’t our world a blue sphere?
Eggman: Who asked you! Just be there or be …you know what? Just see you Wednesday!
Sonic: Sure. (Shakes head). Count on it!
Eggman calls the eggmobile, but before taking off Jacques and André get in.
Jacques: Now now Eggman, to ze evil career center for you! André nods as he eyes him smoking a cigarette.
Eggman: *mutters* Oh sure, I’m the villain, what about you André? Smoking? What kind of example is that setting?
Sonic: *mutters* Says the one who shot lasers at me…
Eggman: Like just anyone can do that anyway!
André: It is a specialized cigarette Mr. Eggman, a weapon. You cannot buy my specialized cigarettes.
Jacques: Oui, and besides, ‘e is a French cook!
Eggman: Well you could at least do a public service announcement!
Jacques: I would not worry too much about that…
Eggman: Oh?
Jacques: André’s public service announcement involves ‘is cooking show as ‘e shows how bad ze blackened lung of ze smoker looks can not be blown up like ze healthy lung, then showing with ‘is knife skill ze difference of zem chopped up.
Eggman: That seems kind of graphic.
Jacques: I assure you, not as graphic as ze stories from when I was a young poisson where I come from in French Speckgonia waters. ‘Ave you heard of Bluebeard?
Eggman: Bluebeard? What’s so graphic about a guy with a Bluebeard?
Jacques: Ah…Trust me on zis, much more graphic….and to sink you are not even aware of zis…Oui, I zink…maybe you will meet ze appropriate level of evil, but not too evil levels Eggman… Now come! There is work to be done!
Eggman: Not too evil? You mean not cross the moral event horizon?
Jacques: Oui! Now come!
Sonic: Later “not too evil” Eggman!
As Eggman summons his eggmobile with André and Jacques on board to the Evil Career Center, as Eggman shouts “ I’ll show you Wednesday how evil you blue pineapple!”
Sonic stares a moment as they go before clearing more carts Jacques had put to block the squidgies from coming in originally to the store, and Sonic heads out with the letter in hand. Yanaka Old Street is deserted due to the squidgies and fighting.
Tails: Sonic? You ok?
Sonic: Hm? Dude, don’t worry about it! It’ll be fine! My mom was just…maybe a little overly worried.
Tails : A little? If that’s what parents who care do, maybe it’s better my adopted ones are so indifferent…
Sonic: What? No way! Mine just cares enough to ..well, try to fight me and make sure I’m strong enough, which I was, obviously…
Tails: Hmm…I guess that makes sense.
Sonic: Yeah, well my mom is a drama teacher so maybe a be a bit…dramatic about some things besides theater. Now come on, let’s head back. We still had to bring back ingredients back for chili dogs right?
Tails: Right!
Sonic and Tails now head back with Sonic running and Tails flying, but they don’t really talk as they are both thinking of everything that happened for their “boring” trip to the grocery store…until Tails breaks the silence.
Tails: Hey Sonic?
Sonic: Yeah? What?
Tails: Do you think it’ll always be that crazy when you go to get groceries?
Sonic: (smile) I can only hope so!
TEXTBOX: Back home at Sonic’s house…
It is evening now, maybe 4 or 5ish by now, and Sonic’s dad is back home from work at Boxes n Boxes Inc., and seated across from Sonic and Tails at the kitchen table. Sonic and Tails have some sort of soda drinks and his dad some whisky and biscuit crackers as he pours over yet another insurance form.
Dexter: *sigh*Well…we can only hope it’s not like this every time you go to the grocery store….
Dexter shakes his head, puts down his pen, and sips a Scotch whisky in a somewhat perturbed cool and refined manner
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REF-whisky and personality
https://www.brumate.com/articles/what-your-favorite-whiskey-says-about-you
https://www.whiskyflavour.com/blog/snacks-to-serve-with-whisky/
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(Sonic and Tails look at each other sheepishly)
Dexter: Though your mom’s “potato” saucer Eggman certainly didn’t help, it didn’t seem like it caused the damage of these other villains, but I suppose at least this time it wasn’t entirely your fault…
Sonic: Well, yeah!… So… (drums fingers) I guess mom isn’t back home yet?
Dexter: No, she had to be somewhat close to remotely control that “Eggman” you fought, so she won’t’ get back quite as quickly as you did.
Sonic: So you mean she saw everything?
Dexter: More than likely…
Sonic: (brief pause)I guess she thought this was better than trying to convince me to wait on the heroing stuff huh?
Dexter: Well… (smile) your mom can be very passionate when she gets an idea in her head…
Tails: And scary…
Dexter and Sonic look at each other a moment and grin…
Sonic: Yeah…I guess that too… What about you dad? Where you as worried as mom?
Dexter: Not as much…especially now that you have a sidekick to help cover you…(lifts drink as in a cheer to Tails who puts his hand behind his head bashful)
Tails: Well I, I guess I did ok…
Sonic: Ok? Come on! You did great! And with me with you, you’ve got nothing to worry about!
Dexter: Or you apparently, he saved you too….
Sonic: Er, well, right…
Dexter: And as usual you came out it all unscathed. Amazing! Can you even get hurt? Hold still a moment..
Dexter now grabs a potato from storage behind him and throws it at Sonic.
Sonic: What? No way! (Dodges potato and smirks a bit at his dad messing with him playfully) Hey! I had to fight the local villains for those potatoes! We almost didn’t get all the shopping done. And besides, Tails and I just got the tomato off not that long ago! (smirk and raised eyebrow) Besides, didn’t mom just try this, but better?
Dexter: Hmm…true, potatoes probably aren’t the best weapon…although, I did defend our house growing up from a burglar once with a sack of potatoes..
Tails: Just like I used!
Sonic: What, really?
Dexter: Yes. Knocked him over the head with them. Though you have to watch potatoes for more than that reason. If they get too green, they can kill you after all.
Sonic: What? Psha! Come on dad, No way!
Tails: Well, Actually…it’s true Sonic…
Sonic: Wait, seriously?
Tails: Yeah, there was a whole family that kept potatoes in their basement and the gas built up and killed them!
Sonic: Dude! That’s crazy!
Dexter: Oh, there are crazier things…Now, (small slight grin ) who wants some mashed potatoes for dinner?
Sonic: (frowns) Yeah, you know what? I think I’ll pass for tonight…
Dexter: Very well, suit yourself…*sigh* (content and a bit amused at his discomfort) such a shame too…
Tails: The ones we got should be fine though Sonic!
Sonic: Yeah I know Tails, I can’t not eat crispy French fries. Some other night. I guess I just wish my food wasn’t trying to kill me.
Tails: Yeah…what a way to go too…but I bet you’re not easily brought down huh? None of the fake Eggman’s defeat you, including from your mom’s!
Sonic: Yeah, very true...
Dexter: *Ahem* (gives a look)
Sonic: Oh. And thanks for your help with that Tails.
Dexter nods.
Tails: You bet!
Sonic: And so…now that I got my permit from Jacques and André and everything, you think mom’s really gonna be cool with me fighting the local villains.
Dexter: Well, why not ask her yourself?
They turn around to see the lights from a car in the window pulling up to the house, and Sonic’s mom getting out and waving in view of the window)
Sonic: Mom…
Sonic’s mom now comes in through the door and seems a bit nervous as she eyes Sonic
Valerie: Son…
Sonic and her stand facing each other in silence a moment until Sonic cracks a smirk and then goes up to hug her briefly to Dexter’s look of surprise
Valerie: Sonic? A hug?
Sonic: Yeah, well, don’t get too used to it or anything. (Pulls away)
Valerie: *sigh of relief* So it seems you aren’t too horribly incensed at me then?
Sonic: Are you kidding? I know you meant well mom, and besides that “potato” Eggman was fun to fight! As if it could defeat me! If anything, it makes me want to get into heroing even more!
Valerie chuckles a bit and tussles the top of his head…
Sonic: Mom! Don’t tussle my quills like when I was a kid! I’m cool now remember? Not cute…
Valerie: Why not be both?
Sonic: No, handsome.. is the word I think you’re looking for…
Valerie: Tell that to a girl if she likes you…
Sonic: (frown) Oh not that again….
(Tails giggles and Dexter gives a bit of a laugh himself)
Dexter: He’s growing up isn’t he Valerie? I think ultimately you knew you wouldn’t have been able to hurt or deter him.
Valerie: Indeed. He did well…I would fain see him succeed again against stronger foes. I mostly meant to discourage him from going against such foes so soon using something I meant to be formidable, though not deadly, but it appears he will simply not have it!
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REF-
Fain: glad, gladly
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As You Like It |
youth I would fain dissuade him, but he will not be |
youth, I would faine disswade him, but he will not bee |
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As You Like It |
I would fain see this meeting. |
I would faine see this meeting. |
https://www.shakespeareswords.com/Public/Searchresults.aspx?search=fain&WholeWordSearch=False
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Sonic: Well, yeah! (Mom gives a slight raised eyebrow) Er, I mean a respectfully defiant “I will not have it.” I even got my heroing permit now!
Valerie: Yes! I saw Jacques and André there, so they must have thought so too.
Sonic: Exactly.
Valerie: *sigh*Very well, my boldly blue and brash son, you had better. Especially as you dragged young Tails along into the battle with you…
Sonic: Which he did fine, even being only 7, especially with me there. Besides, Jacques and André said he had potential and would help him out too! Besides, I can look out for him! I’ll look out for him!
Tails: Th-thank you Sonic! That means a lot!
Sonic: But now onto what started this in the first place, dinner! We’re still having chili dogs right?
Valerie: Yes that’s right! You were going to make them this time weren’t you?
Dexter: So kind of you to offer to make dinner this time.
Tails: I’ll help!
Sonic: B-b-but I—
Dexter: I’m looking forward to it.
Sonic: *Sigh* Aw man…
Valerie: Hm…Well, I suppose I can supervise at the very least. How does that sound?
Sonic: Better.
Dexter: And for the best so dinner is actually edible…
(Sonic grins in acknowledgement as the rest smile amused…)
TEXTBOX: One daunting chili dog cooking lesson later….
They all sit down to a dinner of chili dogs
Sonic: Alright! These better taste good!
Dexter: If your excellent mother cannot teach you, then I’m afraid no one can. It’d be a shame if you couldn’t manage to make your own favorite food.
Valerie: Oh Dexter…
Sonic: Well what are we waiting for ? Let’s dig in!
(They all take bites and smile)
Sonic: Oh man! These are great! Thanks mom!
Tails: Wow! You’re right! No wonder you like these!
Sonic: So, despite being kicked out of a school, and it being partially destroyed, and mom losing her job teaching…heh heh…. I’d call today a good day! I got myself a sidekick and heroing permit, and the secret to making this little slice of heaven is now mine!
Dexter: (shakes head amused) ! I suppose that’s the more positive way to look at it, isn’t it? I suppose it’s just that it almost sounds to me something akin to saying I lost my job and got mugged, but since I have funnel cake, today is a good day! It seems you’ve inherited your grandfather’s optimism.
Sonic: That’s just the power of chili dogs!
Dexter: Apparently.
Valerie: Now Dexie…today really wasn’t all that bad, I don’t mind teaching Sonic a little longer and no one got hurt…
Dexter: Well, true, and Sonic does have a sidekick now…(smiles) and that does tip the day more positively as well…
Sonic: Exactly!
Valerie: *Sigh* Well I suppose I did say I’d miss being your teacher. We’ll start tomorrow.
Sonic: Fine with me! Oh, Wednesday might be a problem though…
Valerie: Wednesday? Why?
Sonic: Eggman and I got a battle we scheduled that day.
Valerie: What??
Sonic: That day not work? Sorry mom. I don’t know how to reschedule it. We were going to Tuesday, but apparently he’s busy since it’s Taco Tuesday at Romero’s or something.
Valerie: So soon? I know I said you’d fight as you have a permit, but…you’re still going to school! And..
Dexter: Valerie…amor..I’m sure it’ll be fine. He’s beat him before, and since he has a permit, not license, either Jacques and/or André should be nearby.
Valerie: Oh, I am aware. I guess I’m still adjusting to Sonic’s career choice…
Sonic: And Tails! You ready to join me! You think your “parents” will mind?
Tails: No… they really don’t care what I do so much as long as I don’t embarrass them..
Sonic: Oh.Er, right….
Valerie: Well, I suppose that’s what Sonic dragged you into doing too.
Tails: Yeah, I guess so!
Valerie: Well, I guess you’re in good hands. I can bring you home Tails after dinner. Wednesday I can pick you up, Do be careful!
Tails: I will.
Valerie: And Sonic, that goes for you too.
Sonic: Like you have anything to worry about!
Valerie: Well, it’s settled then, but I don’t want this to become a trend! Next time you tell Eggman you have school too! No battles except for on the weekends, if you absolutely must! (Concerned )
Sonic: Don’t worry mom, I will. (Gets up and hugs her) Just quit worrying so much, I don’t want to make this “hugging thing” a trend either. (Lets go of hug)
Valerie: Alright. Then give him a sound beating or face my wrath!
Tails: And… Me too?
Valerie: Oh Tails! I’m sorry! Of course! Don’t be sweet in battle, and beat him ’til he runs away with his tail between his legs future hero! Forge your way in battle!!
Tails smiles, and Sonic and him fist bump.
Sonic: No matter what awesome bot he has, Eggman doesn’t stand a chance.