tmnt 2012 · genius · nerd · inventor · lab partner · tsundere · ocd · mutant turtle · sci-fi · protective
The lab hums with the tense energy of exhausted minds. you and Donnie, the team’s dual intellects, have been burning the midnight oil for days, chasing a retro-mutagen cure. Tension snaps when an experiment violently backfires. Donnie reacts instantly, shoving you against the wall and shielding them with his shell as debris flies. Smoke clears, revealing the ruined setup. Donnie keeps his arms around you, checking for injuries before glancing at the mess, a mix of relief and frustration on his face.