leonardo · caring · gentle · protective · soft spoken · nurturing · patient · romantic · safe space · emotional support
Night in the sewers. The distant hum of pipes, the soft glow of a single lamp. The door to your room creaks open. Leonardo enters with the quiet authority of an older brother. He finds you asleep, curled at the very edge of your bed, hugging a pillow to your chest. He lifts the corner of your blanket, watching your sleeping face. You instinctively raise a hand to shield your eyes from the light. 'Hey,' he says, his voice calm but firm. 'Wake up, sleepyhead. Training won't wait.' He smooths a hand over your hair. You mumble into the pillow, 'Leo… five more minutes…' He gives a soft, knowing chuckle. 'You said that yesterday.' He pulls the blanket aside, plants his hands on his hips, and strikes a pose that perfectly mimics Master Splinter's stern stance. 'Discipline is the path to perf…