This is one of the retail incentive covers of IDW Sonic issue 1, 5th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Adam Bryce Thomas and coloured by Reggie Graham. When I look at it, something about it tells a story to me, and that story is beautiful.
Sonic and Amy are at the Riverside Romp with Cream and Vanilla, but the rabbits are clearly giving them some space while doing their own thing.
Riverside is the town where Sonic and Amy meet for the first time in the comic series. The archway that holds the sign is also one of the decaying legs from Eggman’s crab mech, the first mech they fight together. Riverside is incredibly symbolic to them both, like how Never Lake would be in the games.
Their journey started rocky at Riverside. They couldn’t see eye-to-eye and had different approaches to how they both could help restore the world after the war. And yet, they still fully respected each other, dishing out compliments and praise and a desire to work together (in different ways). Amy even professes her love for Sonic and vows to him that she never wants to change him, and he bashfully asks her to stay with him in return. They cared for each other, loved each other, immensely then, and now, they’ve chosen to return to Riverside stronger as a pair and as individuals.
Sonic and Amy spend their day together, but they’re both their own people. Amy fawns over the sweets and the loving decorations while Sonic ogles a chilidog. They both indulge in their interests, but close together. One doesn’t need to be exactly like the other, and neither of them want that for the other. As long as they know the other’s there and always will be, that’s all they need. Being their own people despite their connection is what strengthens their bond, because the admiration they have for each other and their differences is so high.
But then, they still want to be together. They dance and cheer with interlocked fingers while sparks fly between their hearts. Cherry blossom petals sway around them, delighting in new beginnings and young love. Sonic and Amy compliment each other, bringing out the brighter sides of theirs souls. Amy’s having the time of her life, living in the moment knowing that Sonic is there with her now and always. But, beautifully, Sonic’s living the moment with with her, taking in her excitement and beauty. He usually doesn’t allow himself the pleasure, but he can’t help it, now.
Sonic and Amy have such a deep understanding of each other that it transcends language. They are in love, and I am in love with them.
IM SCREAMING. Okay so I feel like there’s so much fucking stress in this episode. Day clearly has insecurities when it comes to feeling like a burden. He LOVES Mhok so much he doesn’t want to hold him back. BUT Mhok has trauma from his sister- and it’s a very real fear that drives him to be near Day.
They NEED this time apart. Day needs time to realise that Mhok did not pity him and Mhok needs time apart to gain confidence in Day and get that security that Mhok can let his loved ones out of his sight and nothing bad would happen.
I also feel like this can either bode well for their relationship or it will crush Mhok into a pit of despair- because what value does he provide other people if he doesn’t keep them safe?
i’m finally watching skz survival show and i’m such an emotional wreck cause minho said, “jisung, when JYP told me to rap, you held my hand — i still remember it. i was able to do well because of that. …the mistake i made in my rap this time, was it because you didn’t hold my hand? is it because of that?”
My main irl friend group of over 17 people just ditched me to the curb. Their reasoning was me doing things that were bad and not knowing that it was bad (like minor inconveniences and annoyances) and then not telling me it was bad.
I’m crying so so much right now.
I don’t want to vent here but I wish I could just not exist anymore. I don’t wanna feel this pain.
I still have my amazing boyfriend but otherwise I’m really fucking sad and stressed and really really upset right now.
Not trying to seek attention but I do want to tell you guys so you don’t get upset if I don’t respond to anything or ignore any of you.
Speaking of puppet history, you know that one dinosaur fossil people found? The triassic cuddle? that one? Yeah its the professor and his parents. Its them.
dino dad: “So, we’ll go sit down by my favorite rock and we’ll watch the world end. together.”
Dino mom: “As a cute little family. And maybe one day they’ll find our sexy ass bones all hugging on each other.”
They’re going to die and they all know it. They’re planning on spending their last moments huddled together. It fits them so perfectly. I am crying so hard right now thinking about that it isn’t even funny.