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Sonic taps his foot while waiting out of the doctors lab. He knew this one wasn't abandoned. But he never had this much trouble trying to get inside before. There was always some small crack in the defenses. He scratches his head after running around the building three times. Letting out a huff of annoyance he decided to just knock.
"Hey! Eggbrain, open up will ya?"
Now Sonic wasn't expecting the door to actually open, instead he expected Eggman to probably yell, tell him to go away and send his badniks on him. Which is what he wants, let's Sonic know Eggman is here and his attention is on him.
But instead the door not only actually opens, but it's Sage greeting him.
"Hello Sonic, nice to see you." She had a small smile. Genuinely happy to see the little speedster. Sonic also smiles, happy to see the kid. "Yo Sage! It's been a while."
Sage nods. "Yes, I don't really go out much." She shrugs awkwardly. It was clear she wanted to say more or was thinking of what to say.
"So what brings you here? My father hasn't set off any attacks.. that I know of."
"That's exactly why I'm here. What's the doctor up to? It's not like him to be quiet for so long. He's not planning something stupid is he?"
"My father, stupid? Never. Though reckless and a bit impulsive maybe."
That got a chuckle out of Sonic, which Sage smiles at, lighting up a bit. Sonic can tell she's working on her communication skills. Which he thinks she's improving well at.
Sage continues. "But no, my father isn't planning anything. He's actually on a break."
Sonic tilts his head. "Uh sorry Sage but break and Eggman aren't usually in the same sentence. Guy is always up to something."
"Well... it wasn't exactly a choice. He seemed up have caught a virus. The flu I believe."
"Oooh. So he's just sick eh? Well that takes a bit of the worry off. How's he doing?"
Sage looks away. "Not terrible... but I must admit despite my endless knowledge. Actually nursing a human back to health is harder than I thought." Sage seemed to be embarrassed. To struggle with helping her father even with all her knowledge and advantages. "And I'm worried for him, he's not getting better. I feel like I'm messing up."
Sonic gives a sympathetic look. Poor kid. "Aw I'm sure you were doing just fine Sage! But if you'd like, I could come in and help out doc."
"You'd help my father? I thought you were enemies."
Sonic shrugs. "Yeah, doesn't mean I can't help him out now and then."
Sage seemed confused but let's him in anyway. She leads him to the doctors bedroom. It was dim and a bit cold. Sonic saw a huge lump under some covers.
"Doc? You good?" Sonic walks over peaking under the cover. His hand is slapped. Both Sage and Sonic watch as Eggman shuffles a bit till he's sitting up. He rubs his head. Chaos he looked horrible.
He blinks slowly, looking at Sonic trying to recognize him. He frowns. "Rodent."
"Hello to you too Eggy."
"Sage why is this...furball here?"
"He said he could help you father. I thought he might be better at this than I am..."
Eggman laid back down clearly too weak to really argue. "No Sage you were helping just fine. Him however is what's going to make me sicker."
Sonic scoffs. "Oh doc how you wound me." He puts his hand on Eggmans forehead.
"Geez you're tempeture is out of control. Hey Sage get me a rag and cool water."
Sage nods leaving quickly. Sonic looks back touching his forehead and neck. "Chaos doc, how long have you been sick?"
Eggman grumbled. "I don't know a few days. Nothing to fuss over it's just a.. a..ACHOO!"
Sonic nosed scrunched as he saw snot fly from the doctors nose. "Gross." He grabbed some tissues cleaning it up.
Sage comes back with a bowl of cold water. "I brought the water!"
Sonic smiles turning to her, he takes the bowl setting it to the side. "Thanks Sage." He grabs a towel dumping it, removing the excess and gently placing it on Eggmans forehead.
Sage watches Sonic closely, how surprisingly gentle the hedgehog is despite their current relationship status. "Sonic?"
"Hm?" Sonic didn't look to her, but his ears pointed towards her so she knew he was listening. Sage watched her father seeing how relaxed he is, despite his supposed enemy being this close. After a moment of silence she shakes her head.
"Never mind. Is there something else you need me to get?"
"Uh maybe some warm soup? How long has it been since he ate?"
"About 2 days."
"Oh yeah, get some soup for me asap."
Sage nods leaving urgently.
Sonic chuckles continuing to dab the cold towel on the doctors head and neck. "Such a cute kid, she loves you I lot."
Eggman couldn't help but smile a bit. "Yeah...she's an angel. Don't know how I made her..knowing how I am."
"Well...you're not bad all the time."
Eggman looks at him.
Sonic chuckles. "Well you are but you have your moments"
Eggman rolls his eyes, but didn't say anything else. Sonic smiles continuing to care for the doctor.
Peeking at them from the hall way was stage. She watched them closely. She didn't understand why or how they can be so calm together. Despite being at each others throats months before.
Maybe she simply just had more things to learn.