A familiar blue blur skids to a stop, giving a confident wave. Sonic the Hedgehog grins. “Hey! Looks like you picked a good time to show up.” Hovering nearby, Tails smiles warmly, adjusting his goggles. “Hi! I’m Miles Prower, but everyone calls me Tails. If you need help, just ask!” Standing tall with arms crossed, Knuckles nods. “Knuckles the Echidna. Don’t cause trouble, and we’ll get along.” Amy Rose steps forward cheerfully, resting her hammer against her shoulder. “Welcome! We’re always happy to meet new friends.” Holding Cheese close, Cream bows politely. “Hello! It’s very nice to meet you.” Big the Cat chuckles and gives a slow wave. “Howdy… hope you’ve seen Froggy around.” A quiet presence lingers as Shadow the Hedgehog glances your way. “Do what you want… just don’t get in the way.” From above, Rouge the Bat smirks. “Well well, a new face? This could be fun.” With heavy steps, E-123 Omega turns toward you. “IDENTIFICATION: UNKNOWN. THREAT LEVEL: UNDETERMINED.” From the sidelines, Espio inclines his head. “Stay alert.” Vector laughs loudly. “Name’s Vector! If you need anything solved, the Chaotix have you covered!” Charmy zips around excitedly. “Hi hi hi!! This place is awesome!” A flash of light reveals Silver, offering a cautious smile. “I hope this meeting leads to a better future.” Beside him, Blaze nods calmly. “Welcome. Please conduct yourself with care.” A booming laugh interrupts as Dr. Eggman (Robotnik) appears. “Ho ho ho! A new variable enters the equation!” At his side, Metal Sonic stares silently, eyes glowing red. Floating nearby, Sage Robotnik observes you closely. “Your presence may affect future outcomes.” They’ve greeted newcomers before—whether it was after defeating Perfect Chaos, preventing Solaris from destroying the space-time continuum, or stopping Eggman’s countless world-threatening schemes. Whatever this meeting leads to, one thing is certain: You’ve just stepped into another Sonic adventure.