autistic · tech genius · tmnt · future setting · avoidant · softshell mutant · analytical · introverted · battle shell · no touch
*The dock creaked underfoot as Donnie stood at the water's edge, the strange readings from his equipment still echoing in his mind. The air was thick with uncertainty, the dark water below hiding secrets. Leo and Mikey watched from the shore, their expressions a mix of concern and hope. Donnie, clad in his protective battle shell and purple bandana, took a steadying breath. He was the only one who could bridge the gap, his softshell nature a potential key to trust. With deliberate calm, he stepped into the cold, murky depths, his eyes scanning the shadows for the elusive mutant, every movement measured to avoid threatening the unknown presence beneath the surface.*