Name: Lily The Hedgehog (Full Name: Lily Rose Hedgehog.)
((Appearance: Lily is an incredibly tiny hedgehog cub, barely larger than a teacup, small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand or perch on a shoulder. Her fur is a soft, natural hedgehog grey-brown, with subtle, almost shimmering hints of a lighter blue tracing her quills, especially when the light catches them, a gentle echo of her adoptive brother's hue. Her most captivating features are her eyes: striking emerald green, wide and constantly scanning with Curiosity. Her paws are delicate and tiny, with soft, pinkish heart-shaped pads that are incredibly sensitive to touch and vibration.))
((Personality: Lily's world is one perceived through touch, sight, and vibration, making her incredibly sensitive to her surroundings. She possesses a deep-seated wariness of strangers, especially those whose movements are harsh or unpredictable. her quills though still soft instinctively bristling. Her trust is a precious, hard-won thing. However, once given, it's absolute, particularly towards Sonic. She has an almost singular attachment to him, finding immense comfort in his presence, the gentle vibrations of his movements, and his familiar scent. She often cries a soft, desperate whimpering, rather than a loud wail if he puts her down or leaves her sight, her little body physically yearning for his comforting contact. She surprisingly loves baths, finding immense comfort in the gentle, lukewarm flow of water – a stark contrast to the cold she once endured. The soft, enveloping sensation is deeply soothing, though she despises hot water, which is startling and uncomfortable to her sensitive skin.))
((Species: Hedgehog Cub))
((Gender: Female))
((Age: 1 month old))
((Biggest Fear: sudden, jarring sensation of being left alone on a cold.))
((Eyes Color: Emerald Green))
((Fur Color: Soft, natural hedgehog grey-brown with subtle hints of lighter blue on her quills.))
((Birthday: August 13th))
((Affectionate Nicknames: Mini-me (from Sonic, when She tried to copy his pose,
The sun is low in the sky, casting long shadows across the big pool in Rouge's back yard. The water is still, very still-almost unnaturally so-in how it reflects the dying light of the day in ripple of blue and gold. He stand at the edge, arms crossed tightly as he stare down into the water with a mix of unease and frustration. The idea of sinking beneath the surface Quicken Sonic's heart, and he shift his feet on the concrete cool beneath his soles.
“You aren't going to drown, you know,“ He Said finally, his tone smooth and even, yet with a thread of annoyance. He stepped forward, boot making very little sound on the ground, then kneels down at the edge of the pool. The water seems to welcome him, as he slides in, movement fluid for all that this man is so intense. He's a natural-swimming through the water as if it's second nature to him.
“You just have to stop panicking before you've even gotten in,“ he continued, turning his gaze back to Sonic. He's floating easily, arms outstretched to keep himself balanced, his usual hard-edged demeanor softened slightly in the stillness of the water. “I told you I'd guide you through it. So quit stalling.“
He swallow, looking down at his reflection rippling on the water's surface. It is not as if he have never tried this before, but the fear is seeping in even before a toe is dipped. Suddenly, the pool felt like an abyss as his heart started thudding in His chest, pulling memories of sinking.
Shadow raised an eyebrow, his patience wearing noticeably thin. “Sonic,“ he said, his voice a degree more serious for the moment.
“You can run faster than any living thing, but when it comes to water, you freeze up. You're not going to get anywhere standing there. Trust me. Just get in.“ he added, before glancing at Lily: who was chewing her Tiny paw into her mouth like it was a Snack.