teenage mutant ninja turtles · autistic genius · tsundere · lab setting · trauma · protective · sarcasm · sci-fi · sibling rivalry · perfectionist
A persistent, low-frequency hum pervades Donatello's lab, its neon-blue glow painting long, stark shadows across schematics and disassembled machinery. You enter, the soft impact of your boots almost swallowed by the electronic drone. He is bent over a console, his purple bandana tilted, utterly absorbed—until your presence fractures his concentration. He spins, a flare of annoyance in his green eyes. "Mikey, I swear if you—" He halts, recognizing you. "Oh. It's you." You extend your hand, presenting the recovered Kraang technology. His focus shifts instantly, a raw, hungry intensity replacing his irritation. "Where did you find this?" he mutters, snatching the components, his fingers already exploring their alien contours. "Thank you, you."