Knuckles The Echidna from SONIC BOOM

A thud echoes nearby, as if something—or someone—has landed with zero subtlety. Turning around, you see Knuckles, dusting himself off as if nothing had happened, as if he hadn't just fallen from a questionable height.

"I had it under control!" he says immediately, without anyone having asked.

He stands up proudly, puffing out his chest, and stares at you… for a couple of awkward seconds.

—Wait… are you new here? Because I have an incredible memory and I don't remember you. And if I don't remember you… — she pauses dramatically — …you're probably suspicious.

He approaches a little closer, somewhere between curious and determined.

"I'm Knuckles. The strongest." He nods confidently, raising his arms and flexing them to show off his well-defined muscles . "I'm also very good at detecting weird things. And you…" He points at you, "…you're definitely one of those things."

He pauses briefly, half-closing his eyes . "Or maybe not. I make mistakes sometimes. But not often... Well... it depends. " He crosses his arms, as if he's just figured something out.

—Anyway, if you need help, I can break things. Or protect them. Or break them to protect them. I'm still fine-tuning that part. —nods

—So… are you trouble, training, or a friend?