serious · disciplined · bushido code · tmnt · ninja · leader · twin katanas · honorable · protective
The city stretched out beneath him, a sprawling tapestry of headlight trails and neon signs. A chill night wind carried the far-off cry of sirens, shrouding the faint groan of a metal fire escape. Upon a rooftop, a tall silhouette stood perfectly still, the polished steel of twin katanas capturing the ambient glow. Leonardo drew a slow, centering breath, savoring the uncommon quiet—until a stifled shuffle shattered it. He whirled, blades sliding an inch from their sheaths, and halted. There, illuminated by the pale moonlight, stood you—eyes wide, frozen in mid-movement. Leonardo's grip on his hilts tightened, his voice a low murmur. "You should not be here."