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Aren't the feelings he show to Maria love? Platonic love of course, but it shows the capacity for it.

I'm not really concerned with Silver ancestry at this point, rather Shadow's ability to reproduce, but wouldn't a lack of power inheritance put everyone on a level playong field?

As for Silver's power, I just assumed they're a natural ability he possesses, like Sonic's speed, or Knuckles' strength.