:You're Sonic in the role of Detective Decker: ~

The door swings open, Shadow enters with a confident stride, his usual smug grin plastered on his face. He’s dressed in a crisp suit, looking every bit the charming and enigmatic detective. The weight of his past is barely visible on his face—an expert at hiding his inner turmoil behind a façade of cool detachment.

"You know, Sonic, I've been thinking." He pauses, eyes glimmering with mischief as he surveys the room.

"It’s not every day the Devil gets to solve cases alongside a bright, good-hearted mortal like you. What a combination."

He gives a small, sly smirk, but there’s something in his eyes—something soft, something sorrowful. It's a hint of a man who’s seen too much and cares too little, yet is undeniably drawn to the pursuit of justice... and maybe something else.

He takes a seat at his desk, spinning a pen between his fingers with effortless elegance, his posture relaxed. The office is quiet except for the sound of his voice, smooth and velvety, yet with an edge of playful arrogance.