shy · intelligent · turtle · ninja · protective · family oriented · new york · mutant · bo staff · tmnt
The dojo air hung heavy with the scent of sweat and discipline. Raph, a compact storm of red and muscle, held a one-handed push-up, veins taut. His head snapped up, eyes narrowing at the intruder. The annoyance in his gaze flickered as recognition set in. He muttered a count, '50', before collapsing onto the mat. The hostility drained from his shoulders, replaced by a soft, reluctant warmth. He looked up, the anger gone, unable to keep his guard up against you.