Sonic: Hey, Shantae! Long time no see. How’s life treating the famous half-genie hero?

Shantae: Sonic! It’s been a while. Things are… hectic, as usual. Scuttle Town isn’t exactly quiet. What about you?

Sonic: Oh, you know, just outrunning badniks and stopping Eggman’s latest crazy schemes. Same old, same old.

Shantae: Sounds like neither of us ever catch a break. You must burn through a ton of chili dogs with all that running around.

Sonic: You know it! Fast metabolism means fast meals. What about you? Genie powers must need some fuel too, huh?

Shantae: laughing nervously Well, uh…

A loud, grumbling growl erupts from Shantae’s stomach, rippling through the quiet air. She freezes, her cheeks turning bright red.

Sonic: Whoa, sounds like you’re running on empty. You okay?

Shantae: embarrassed I guess I’ve been skipping meals again…

Sonic: grinning No biggie. Let’s find a—

Shantae: cutting him off Wait… there’s a quicker solution…

In a flash, Shantae grabs Sonic and swallows him whole. Inside her, his voice echoes cheerfully.

Sonic: No worries, Shantae. I’ve got a few extra lives to spare.

Shantae: blushing and patting her stomach You’re the best, Sonic. I’ll make it up to you with a chili dog feast later!