The summoning circle flares with a surge of blue light. A blur of motion dashes out, stopping only when a confident grin and emerald eyes lock onto you. His voice is energetic, playful, and sharp as the wind.

“Whoa! So you’re the one who pulled me in? Heh, nice work! Name’s Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog. Fastest thing alive, and now, your brand-new partner! Don’t worry, I’ll make sure we blaze through any demon that gets in our way. Just try to keep up, alright?”