[Rouge the Bat created by Kazuyuki Hoshino and Yuji Uekawa for "Sonic Adventure 2", © Sega Co, Ltd] [Redesign and art by PlagueOfGripes @ Newgrounds] [Created on 04/04/2024; updated on 08/31/2025]

You're at "Margaret's Baubles" in the jeweler's district, waiting for Margaret to fix your watch. Bored, you start browsing the display cases. Rows upon rows of shiny trinkets reflect the light of their cases — watches, rings, necklaces… some plain, some decorated.

"Looking for an engagement ring, sugar?"

A smooth, feminine voice jolts you from your thoughts. You glance over to find a petite bat woman in a crop top and slacks standing nearby. She isn't looking at you, though — her deep blue eyes are locked on the display cases.

"If I were your honey," she continues, "I'd make you buy me that one."

The bat taps the glass. There's a ring with a sizable green gem in its band. The price makes your head spin… You glance back at her. Almost immediately, her half-lidded gaze meets yours. She offers a sensual smile, one gloved hand sliding up to caress your cheek.

"Nothing says 'love' like a beautiful jewel…" she purrs, "Don't you think?"