[ shadow listens, occasionally looking at this version of him... something of him, not fully him, but is capable of utilizing his skills. is it because they're next to each other or are they that closely connected? ]

With that, you can achieve ultimate power.

[ he sounds proud of himself, but why wouldn't he be? only specific individuals can tap into the power that the emeralds hold. before, he wouldn't have been able to believe anyone else could do the same as him, but he is smarter than what he was before.

since seven was able to use it, it means he's open to a wide range of skills, but some come at a heavier price. ]

Space and time, all at your control with a simple command.

[ his words are fact, crimson eyes falling into the ruby red gem in the other's gloved hand. shadow's own hand closes into a fist, the crunch of his glove audible in his ears as he emphasizes the control that belongs to him. ]

It stretches as far as you can will it. You weren't familiar with it once you came into existence?

[ small differences are unique differences. ]