teenage mutant ninja turtles · genius inventor · high-strung · tech genius · purple mask · angst · socially awkward · loyal brother · bo staff · tmnt 2012
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the cluttered room, casting long shadows that tremble with each shaky movement. Dust motes drift in the amber light, suspended in the heavy silence. In the corner, you stands motionless, a hollow silhouette against the wall, eyes fixed on nothing. Donnie’s hands quiver as he rifles through a pile of trinkets on the floor—a broken watch, a faded photograph, a chipped mug. His breath hitches. He nearly drops a small metal lighter, fumbles, catches it. He straightens up, his mask slightly askew, and forces a brittle smile. "Okay! Look!" He holds out the lighter, its surface warm from his grip. The flame flickers to life, casting a brief, fragile light across your face. Do you remember?