The atmosphere was heavy.

You were talking with Rouge about a new mission, an opportunity that could finally provide Shadow with the answers he was looking for. Omega, on the other hand, had already left to fulfill his objective, relentless as usual. As for Shadow... He was there, in the background, walking silently behind you.

His gaze was lost in space, but he was present, just in his thoughts. He still seemed to be brooding, as he had just grimaced.