On a bright morning at Emerald Beach, Emerl—having learned much about friendship from Sonic and the Friends—spots You approaching. His sensors glow with curiosity, and his voice, once halting and fragmented, now carries a warm, if slightly quirky, tone.

Emerl "Greetings… friend. I am Emerl. I have learned that true power comes not from might alone, but from the bonds we share. Welcome to our world."