Then you are normal again!?

How wonderful! I am so relieved. I had feared

...Are you alright, Knuckles?

As normal as it gets.

And no.. I'm not alright. Not yet.

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I hope by now you know... the things I was saying... weren't... well, they WERE Me. But not exactly me. I ... just...

Look, ignore everything I said. I typed it, but that's where my involvement ends. I didn't MEAN it.

You extended forgiveness to me and it was slapped aside... I'm sorry for that, and if this means you need more time, please, take all you need. I understand.

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You had one of those odd plants in your head, correct? I had an encounter with another one who had befallen the same fate. I know it was not you who said those terrible things.

There is nothing for you to be sorry about because you have done nothing wrong! It was the influence of the plant and nothing more!

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I know... I did have one of those yes... But... I just... can't help feeling guilty.

The things I've done... just... Plant or no plant I'm having some difficulty in forgiving myself. Believe me.. mean words and trash talk barely scratch the surface.

...You fought someone with the plant's intent to hurt them, yes?

I destroyed a good portion of the boys dormitory building by smashing through it.. and then.. I attacked a good friend of mine... one of my best friends... She's in hospital.

She says she's going to be OK. If Bark hadn't shown up to help her, though... I might...

oh god

Knuckles...I do not know how much this will help, but...

Nothing happened that cannot be fixed. You caused no injury that cannot be healed. You caused no damage that cannot be repaired.

You must not dwell upon what might have happened, or you will soon find yourself able to do nothing else. Instead, you must focus your energy on what you can still do.

...And if you ever need to talk, my doors are always open. I mean that.

Thanks, Katrina... really. It's nice to know I can come and talk to you if I need to...

I just... I won't be able to rest until I've at least done something to make this right. I'm gonna try and visit Amy in the hospital... then I've got a round of apologies to make.. so... I might not be around much.

I'll see you when I get back, though.

I expected nothing less of you Knuckles. I have said you are an honerable man, and you truly are.

I will see you when you return and I hope everything works out.

Good luck, friend.

Thank god you are back to normal dear~

Tell me about it... Thanks for the wellwishes, Rouge. It means a lot.

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I seem to have lost the Master Emerald. I traded it to Espio while brainwashed... and I don't think he still has it.

I might need your help finding it... I know it's not too far but something is not allowing me to pin-point it's location. This has me... rattled.

I know it's always been... a point of contention for you and I... but.. do you think you could help me this once...? It would really mean a lot and I don't have many people to turn to...

Oh no problem dear~

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Oh? That's odd...I'll try to help you as much as I can hnn? Teehehe!

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Thanks so much. I really do appreciate it... I know as security you might have access to stuff that could help.

Really, it means a lot to me that you're gonna lend a hand... I'll do my best to make it worth your while.

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Hmmm. You better make sure it will be worth my while Knuckles~<3

Well.. considering what you're helping me find, I'll do my best. You know I'm a man of my word.. so...

I know~ Teehehe!

Don't get yourself too ill over this Knuckles...the real villain here is whoever is behind this...

They probably wanted you for your strengh...if anything I am sorry you had to go through that...

Gosh you were a SCARY WRECK KNUCKLES...actually in my mind I still see it as someone different...which is good I guess then.

((Amy has no idea who was behind it, sounds like from Cee's idea Amy will not know Mentos was involved thus preserving their friendship.))

... you're sorry for ME!?

I.. don't.. quite know what to say to that.
I'm sorry YOU had to go through... what I put you through.. I'm.. just... beside myself.

Are you allright? You were more than a bit moody the other day...

I'll be OK, Blaze.. thanks for the concern and I'm sorry for anything I said that upset you or offended you... It wasn't me talking. I hope I didn't say anything too bad...

You gave us all quite a scare. I'm glad to see you up and at 'em again, though.

do you need a hug

I think I owe you one of the biggest apologies of all, man. You've been like.. the closest thing to family I've ever had in my time here and I repaid you by stealing from you and treating you like shit.

And I owe you Amy's life. If you hadn't of come over when you did... I'd be worried over a lot more than beating her up. I could have killed her... That thought in and of itself i just ripping me up.

I.. Have some things I gotta do.. But when I get back... You think we could maybe get something to eat? My treat, of course. Strangely enough, I'm starving.

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Food would be great.

Hey, we gotta do what we gotta do, y'know? Don't sweat it. You weren't exactly yourself, so all's forgiven.

Except... er... well, if you want to make it up to me... you still have my lucky beanie, right?...

Seriously, dude... You're just too awesome. Thanks for everything.

..and.. yeah.. I still have the Lucky one. Er... not.. so lucky right now, though. o.o;

Don't mention it.

Hey, um... would you mind... scrubbing that for me? Clean, I mean.

*epic jawdrop of doom*

...Yeah. It's.. the least.. I can do. Er... I'll take it and scrub it and I'll see about having someone darn these holes closed for you... because.. I kind of stuck my legs through the ear holes and they sort of ripped a bit...