"...No. We take down one, it triggers lockdown, and all of our exits are blocked. Too many doors to break down, and I'm almost positive the place is made of some titanium alloy," Sonic said in a hushed voice.

So stealth will be our friend here,

"Exactly," Sonic glanced around, gaze falling on the ceiling. "Can you fit into small spaces?"

Cannot guarantee, but its worth a shot.

"Can you give me a boost?"

...fine.. She said, stretching out to her full height

Sonic nimbly jumped onto her shoulders and began undoing the screws that held the grate of an air vent in place. He then hopped off, setting the screws and grate down quietly and jumping into the vent. "Here," he said, reaching down. "Grab a hold, I'll pull you up,"

.:Maverick followed close by his side:.

She did, and used her tail to keep steady

Knuckles slowed to a stop. The ground here was covered in sand and there were long blades of grass growing in clusters here and here. You could see the ocean far down below from here. The echidna looked around and started. "Hm?"