Wave crossed her arms in frustration. The idea that someone as stupid as Knuckles could have called her bluff, even one as weak as the one she gave him... It galled her. But he was being reconciliatory. It felt at least a little comforting to know someone sympathized with her on this...

...But she had an image to maintain. So in response, she scoffed. "Hmph. I don't need your pity."