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Whoa, buddy. You almost got yourself killed out there.
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Whoa, buddy. You almost got yourself killed out there.
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What are you, some kind of adrenaline junkie?
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It must be rough being slow all the time.
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Tell you what. Today is your lucky day.
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Have you ever felt so alive?
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This is great. You're doing amazing.
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Oh, geez! Good recovery.
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Let's keep this our little secret, okay?
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You never saw me. I was never here.
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So, what were you expecting?
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A dirty little hedgehog eating berries and struggling fo survive?
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Think again. Because I am living my best life on Earth.
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I've got a library...
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a home gym, and a state-of-the-art security system.
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Oh, no. And if I'm ever discovered, I'll follow Longclaw's instructions and use my rings fo escape fo a new planet.
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A nice, safe little world filled only with mushrooms.
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Gross, smelly mushrooms.
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I hate mushrooms.
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But let's not worry about all that.
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This is Green Hills, the greatest place on Earth.
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These are my people, and, dare I say, I am their lovable space creature.
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So what if they don't know I exist?
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My favorite person is the Donut Lord, protector of this town and defender of all creatures, big and small.
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Morning. Donald. Daisy. Daffy.
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Donut Lord lives with Pretzel Lady.
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She is super nice to animals and strangely was born without bones.
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Ouch, ouch, ouch.
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There is one person in town who's actually onfo me.
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He calls me the blue devil.
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I almost caught him last night.
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Say hello fo Crazy Carl.
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We have fun together.
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I know you're out there!
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And I know you're real!
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No, I'm not!
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Movie night is my favorite.
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Please, please.
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Yes! Keanu!
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You are a national treasure.
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- When I find you-- - Pop quiz, hotshot.
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There's a bomb on a bus.
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"Pop quiz, hotshot." It's a classic line.
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Basically, we're like a family.
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Even though we haven't met yet.
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You don't think your prolonged isolation is making you a bit crazy perhaps?
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Crazy? Me? No way, Doc. You got me all wrong.
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And despite all these so-called friends of yours, deep down, you're still rather lonely?
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Perhaps afraid you'll be alone forever?
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If these readings are accurate, he's here.
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I found him!
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I just hope I'm not too late.
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He's close.
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I just need a way to reach him without being spotted.
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Standard human transport. Perfect.
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Oh, boy. Aloha!
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- How's it going, bud? - Oh, you know.
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Just a quiet night at home, settling in with a good book.
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- And you? What's up with you? - I was just calling to say we're here.
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But now every word out of your mouth Is making me suspicious.
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What? You got to relax, buddy. You're at the Four Seasons Oahu.
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Have a mai tai. Enjoy some time with your wife.
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Get sunburned somewhere embarrassing.
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This weekend is about you.
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You know what? You're right. We power-bumped on it.
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So whatever it is you're doing, I'm sure you can undo it by the time we get home, yeah?
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Exactly! I mean, I am deeply offended by such accusations!
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So, how's Rachel's fiancé?
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Is he as good-looking in person as he is in pictures?
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Somehow better-looking.
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Wow! You're about fo be the third best-looking dude in the family.
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But, hey, still on the podium.
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All right, I better go and introduce myself.
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Stay out of trouble.
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Trouble? Don't worry. Everything here is completely normal.
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Uh-huh. Night, bud.
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Okay. So here's the plan.
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I run in superfast, fly over that water, no problem, and right when I get to the-- What just happened?
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Congratulations.
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You just got incinerated by their energy shield.
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We'll need to shut it down by planting a USB drive in their server room that will give me full control over it.
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That's what we need you two for.
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Couple of badass spies, that's what we are.
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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Once we disable the shield, you'll face the laser hall.
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These high-density bad boys will cut you into tiny pieces.
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And cut those pieces into even tinier pieces!
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Once again... Can't we just get Tom Cruise to do this? Nope.
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Because not even he could break into... the vault.
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Why is it empty in there?
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Because we have no idea what's on the other side of that door.
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To prevent the vault from ever being accessed by a ring, all images and schematics have been wiped from GUN's database.
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So for the last leg of this heist...
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...we're going in blind.
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Sorry. Okay, I'm just gonna say it.
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It sounds like this plan would work a heck of a lot better if Sonic used the Master Emerald to go Golden God mode to get the key.
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No way, Maddie.
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The Master Emerald is too powerful to ever use again.
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We made a promise to each other to keep it hidden.
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In a location only Knuckles knows.
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As guardian of the Master Emerald, anyone who tries to take it away for any reason...
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will become a sworn enemy.
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Okay, okay! Sheesh!
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No need to get all growly on me, buddy.
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You guys are always telling us to make good choices.
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Well, this is the right choice.
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Okay. I guess we're going to...
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London, baby!
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GUN Headquarters is right there.
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Let me go in, get the key and destroy anyone in my way!
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I want revenge.
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Patience, Shadow.
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Just let us handle this...
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and I promise you'll have revenge on a scale you couldn't possibly imagine.
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Come on, Granddaddy-O, we've got...
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dirt to do!
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Suits. Right here, sir.
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Stone, babysit the hedgehog.
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Keep the crab on a low boil.
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It's time for more family bonding.
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Come on, Shadow.
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Got fresh avocados in the crab. We'll make guac.
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Revenge guac!
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This is the island where I'm from.
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It had everything.
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Sandy beaches, cascading waterfalls, public access fo loop-de-loops.
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And I never had fo catch a school bus because I could run across the entire island in less than two seconds.
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Also there was no school.
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I know, pretty sweet island, right?
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Yeah! I was born with extraordinary powers and was fold fo keep them secret.
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And like any kid, I did the exact opposite.
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That's Longclaw. She took care of me.
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She was basically Obi-Wan Kenobi if Obi-Wan Kenobi had a beak and ate mice.
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Sonic, someone could have seen you.
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No one saw me. I'm too fast!
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And I wanted to bring you this.
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Get down! Turns out, with great power comes great power-hungry bad guys.
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And I led them right fo us.
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Listen carefully, Sonic.
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You have a power unlike anything I have ever seen.
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And that means someone will always want it.
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The only way to stay safe is to stay hidden.
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This world is on the far side of the universe.
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You should be safe there.
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- I don't want to go without you. - You must.
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These rings will be your most important possession.
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If you're ever discovered, use one.
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Never stop running.
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Now go! Longclaw!
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Goodbye, Sonic.
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No! No! Sonic the Hedgehog is Family Champion once again!
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Tails? Knuckles?
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Okay. Yeah, I overshot the finish line.
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Okay, so how do I get back?
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Pro tip: If you're gonna take a shot at the fastest creature in the universe...
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you'd better not miss.
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Um... I'm flattered by the cosplay, but you got a few details wrong.
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I can't blame you, though. It's hard to copy perfection.
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That's a neat trick.
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What? Who are you?
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New deejay coming in.
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Come on, pal. I got an idea.
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They called us freaks, so let's get freaky.
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Just follow my moves. You'll be fine.
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All right! Backup dancers!
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Here we go!
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There's a lot of me up here!
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I love pivonkal And big dismount!
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Yeah! I'll take that.
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We did it! That was amazing! Way to go, Tails.
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Wow. Only Sonic the Hedgehog could win a dance battle that epic.
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Well, stick with me, pal.
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Earth can be a scary place, but I know everything about this old pale blue dot.
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Do you really mean that?
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I mean, not everything. But I watch a lot of Discovery Channel and-- I meant about me being your pal.
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Of course, buddy.
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Comin' in hot.
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Growing up, I didn't have any friends.
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Everyone in my village thought my two tails were weird.
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Hey, I know that feeling.
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But then I saw you, the fastest creature in the galaxy.
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You were weird too. But you were a legend.
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That made me think, maybe being weird isn't so bad.
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You inspired me to leave my village, to find you and help you in your mission.
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I'm really glad you're here, Tails.
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I'm glad I'm here too, Sonic.
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Well, might as well get some sleep.
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This feels like a good place to spend the night.
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You'll be able to get clear readings on your gizmo thing once the storm is over, so I-- Night, Tails.
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Go ahead. Finish it!
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What are you waiting for? Do it!
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I'm right here!
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You didn't let your pain change who you are...
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in here. This is not who I am.
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What are you doing?
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You won. Take your revenge.
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There are no winners with revenge.
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So, do you guys wanna watch a movie or what?
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Sorry, buddy. It's a school night. It's time for you to go back to your cave.
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What? It's 3:00 in the afternoon!
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You know how you get when you're tired.
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Me? I'm not like anything.
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- You guys are so uncool. - Yeah, yeah, we know.
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- Hey, buddy, where you going? - You said I have to go back to my cave.
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We did. Oh, my-- Are you kidding me?
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I can't believe it.
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How did you-- It's-- It's all here.
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Look at this! Are you kidding? And the beanbag?
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No way! How did you even get this?
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And you got it all the way over-- I love it, I love it!
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Well, welcome home.
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Thank you, so much.
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Oh, no, you don't.
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No second-best animal friends allowed in my room.
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Wait. What are you doing?
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Stay away from me. Stop it!
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I'm warning you. I've got nunchucks!
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Hey, stop. Okay, you can stay.
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My tribe was on the verge of its greatest victory.
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The last of the Owl warriors had been located.
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Soon Longclaw's Emerald secrets would be ours.
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But my father stopped me from joining the fight.
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He said my moment fo honor our tribe would come, but it was not this moment.
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Those were the last words he spoke fo me.
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I never saw him again.
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We both lost everything that day.
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- Goodbye, Sonic. - No!
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Longclaw!
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson uses a lively dialogue from a Sonic video to help you improve conversational English and listening comprehension. You'll practice understanding casual speech, picking up on tone, and using everyday phrases. It's perfect for learners working on shadow speech—repeating lines to mimic pronunciation and rhythm.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Learn
- Adrenaline junkie: Someone who loves risky, exciting activities. Example: "He's an adrenaline junkie who loves skydiving."
- State-of-the-art: Very modern and advanced. Example: "The new gym has state-of-the-art equipment."
- Prolonged isolation: Being alone for a long time. Example: "Prolonged isolation can make people feel lonely."
- Pop quiz: A sudden, unannounced test. Example: "The teacher gave us a pop quiz on vocabulary."
- Lovable: Easy to love. Example: "The puppy is so lovable with its big eyes."
Tips for Shadowing Practice
The video's dialogue is fast and conversational, making it great for shadowing technique practice. Here's how to do it:
- Pause and repeat short chunks: The lines like "Whoa, buddy. You almost got yourself killed out there" are quick—pause after 2-3 words, then repeat. This helps with rhythm.
- Mimic tone and emotion: Notice how the speaker sounds playful ("You're doing amazing!") or worried ("Oh, geez!"). Copying tone makes your speech more natural.
- Focus on connected speech: Phrases like "What are you, some kind of..." link words together. Listen for how "are you" becomes "areya" and repeat it smoothly.
- Do it daily: Even 5 minutes a day of shadowing this video will improve your English speaking practice. It's a fun way to learn with YouTube!
Why This Works
Shadowing helps you learn to think and speak in English at the same time. The video's mix of humor and emotion keeps practice engaging, so you'll stay motivated. Plus, using real dialogue from a popular video makes the language you learn practical and easy to remember.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.