[this isn't your home turf, Hope. 8( Sonic means someone on the inside if you will]

A bit, but I've got my feet under me and that's all I need.

[he smiles at Hope] That's the spirit. But next time, don't say it in such a defeated tone. C'mon, chin up! Or else I'm pushing you out into the dance circle for real. [there's a mischievous light in his eyes but Sonic wouldn't actually do something like that.

Not right now at least]