Sneaking, taking him by surprise... Same difference. It was pretty clear that Shadow liked having the upper hand, in any kind of situation.

Something that wasn't quite happening in that moment.

Shadow's eyes widened, if only for the briefest second at the mention of his name. He hadn't mentioned it before. His whole body tensed, it was not impossible to see that, he somehow even seemed pricklier than before. It took quite an effort for him not to take a step back from the chameleon in surprise and disbelief, instead he kept both glaring eyes on Espio, his ears completely perked at him. How did he know his name and what was he talking about?

Espio wasn't one to know, but Shadow couldn't help but wonder if he should actually know who was standing in front of him... It was all too much of a coincidence. How much had the Professor really played with his memories?

"How—..."

Dammit!

"Who are you, really?"