"I see..."
Knuckles replied, leaving it at that, not wanting to probe any further.
"At least you're getting a break from it now, right?"
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big nervous grin
"Uh... hi."
Knuckles is just looking at her, not knowing what to do.
"Eh, you don't need to worry about disappearing. Maybe you needed to take a break..."
"I'm fine, just doing my usual stuff, you know?"
Amy is kinda...
"Long time no see, Sal."
Smirking in her direction.
"The island has a unique power source that I guard. The Master Emerald. If that shatters or gets stolen, the island falls."
Knuckles looked into her eyes, noticing this.
"You're certainly curious. What's your name?"
"I would say I'd be willing to help you out, but I guess the last thing you need is me adding another complication to your situation."
The echidna shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.