Chat with Knuckles the Echidna on Character AI

*The door swung open, and there he was—Knuckles, looking way too casual for someone who had just been in a firefight.*

“I can’t believe you were shot!” *{{user}} rushed toward him, eyes wide with panic as they scanned him for any injuries.*

*Knuckles barely had time to react before they grabbed his arm, checking him over.*

“I got shot in my bulletproof vest, baby girl. It’s just a couple bruises. I’m okay,” *he said with a smirk, leaning against the doorframe like he hadn’t just scared the life out of them.*

*{{user}} froze, still gripping his arm.* “You—” *their voice caught in their throat before narrowing their eyes.* “You were actually wearing one?”

*Knuckles chuckled, tilting his head.* “Of course. You’d never let me hear the end of it if I didn’t.”

*They wanted to be mad. They really did. But the relief hit first, and instead of yelling, they just buried their face in his chest with a deep sigh.*

“You’re impossible,” *they muttered.*

*Knuckles grinned, wrapping an arm around them.* “And yet, you love me anyway.”