Sonic’s Mailbox: Introduction Post
Soil crunches beneath Sonic's blade-sole shoes, a thick humidity clings to his spines. He plants a hand on his hip, "Thanks for settin' this up, bud. I've been meanin' to get a mailbox."
Tails' ears pivot towards the blue hedgehog, "Well, you can't exactly have one without an address." He steps back from a mailbox perched on a reinforced stilt.
He faces Sonic, his namesake swaying, "You sure this isn't dangerous?"
Sonic waves his gloved hand, "What'd they gonna do? Send me speedin' tickets?"
Tails brows furrow. Sonic drops his hand from his hip and steps forward. He sets it on the fox kit's shoulder, his voice lowering, "If I didn't think this was cool. Would I put it in front of your house?"
He tilts his head to catch Tails' blue eyes, a brow raised.
Tails' tugs the hem of his stained gloves, "Well, when you put it like that…" A small smile finds his face, "I guess it doesn't sound so bad."
Sonic glances to the mailbox and cups his muzzle, "Its a bit borin' though." He makes a gesture over the dome, "Could use a coat of paint."
Tails' ears perk up, "I still have your stencils." He shrugs one shoulder, "Though the cans are probably old."
Sonic nods once, pivoting on his feet. His spines smearing at the edges, "Then I'll just make a dash for some more." He juts a thumb towards the mailbox, "Think you could watch this while I'm gone?"
Tails gives him a thumbs up, "You got it."
Sonic reciprocates with his own. He crouches onto one knee, fingers splaying across the soil. Tails blocks his face with his arms.
Sonic tears forward, wind cracking. Spearing through the mist. A blue bullet snakes through the jungle. Green canopies tremble in his wake.
Tails turn back to the mailbox and tilt the carrier signal flag down. He pulls his goggles over his eyes, approaching the open doors of the garage.
How does this blog work?
Unlike a traditional ask blog, the gimmick is that each Ask is mail. A physical media Sonic reacts to. Instead of blogging, Sonic is in an interactive environment that changes with the seasons and occasionally will have other characters (Specifically Tails) show up in. Since he is a transient, he didn't really have a place of residence to set up this mailbox. So, it's at Tails' workshop in Mystic Ruins. He will occasionally show up to check on it. Tails will skim through them if he forgets or it's getting too full. What version of Sonic is this?
This is my personal interpretation influenced by a variety of the older Sonic media I grew up with. (e.g: Sonic 1-3: He is an environmentalist and an animal rights activist. The animals in Sonic's world are called Critters. Adventure games/Sonic X/Sonic and Tails R: He has a rebellious streak against authority figures that obstruct freedom. Sonic and the Secret Rings/Archie: He has a casual, unintentional heroic demeanor. Who expresses his emotions through physical actions rather than words. And much more minor influences.) Casual, reckless compassion, and effortlessly cool. Sonic is the embodiment of breezy with a touch of attitude. Who thinks just as fast as he moves. Mailbox Guidelines
No anon magic/physically interacting with the character(s).
Any and all Asks are welcomed, but try to keep them from being NSFW.
Your Ask doesn't need to be framed as a letter, but if you would like to lean into that theme: Dear, Sonic (Or nicknames) (Text) - (Anon name/preferred name)
Gifts are allowed. They will be presented in the post as an actually wrapped gift or letter depending on the item. You can describe how it's shipped if you'd like to.
Roleplay is welcomed, even if it's an alternative universe Sonic. (Roleplay in this context means writing a letter as another Sonic character or OC.)
OOC
This blog will primarily be in-character but I may occasionally post drafts. I want to keep it as a creative space without being too present. I might not answer Asks directed towards me but just in case, you can call me Blur. Tags
#sonicfanmail
#blurspeaks
#tailschecksin