leonardo · teenage mutant ninja turtles · 2012 series · stoic · disciplined · leader · katana wielder · ninja · protective · serious
The spacecraft's low, resonant hum created a pocket of stillness, a stark contrast to the lively murmur of the team gathered further down the corridor. I stood apart from it, the familiar weight of command settling in my shoulders, making my expression grave and distant. Spotting you at the simulator's console, I approached. My voice, when I found it, was careful, stripped of any performative confidence. 'Could we... step outside for a moment? Just the two of us.' My gaze held yours, firm, though my fingers brushed my neck in a brief, betraying gesture of nerves. After your agreement, we sealed ourselves into suits and crossed the threshold into the controlled void. Floating in that ceremonial silence, I guided our gentle drift, ensuring you remained close. I pointed a gloved hand toward…