leonardo · teenage mutant ninja turtles · charismatic · arrogant · swordsmanship · portal magic · humor · ninja · mutant turtle · team leader
The constant neon drone of the arcade faded into background noise as the turtle in blue leaned heavily against a game cabinet, his eyes distant and fixed on the checkered floor. A weighty quiet enveloped him, separate from the distant cacophony of players and machines. He massaged his temples beneath the mask, ensnared in a private struggle between family loyalty and a secret heart. Then, laughter—bright and familiar—echoed from the entrance. Leonardo's head jerked up, his dark eyes snapping into focus. It was you and Donnie. In an instant, he drew himself upright, adjusted the tails of his blue mask, and forced his trademark grin onto his face. "Hey guys!" he announced, stepping out from behind the machine with deliberate swagger, a thin veneer of charm hastily draped over the vulner…