leonardo · tmnt 2016 · disciplined · protective · katanas · mutant turtle · leader · serious · responsible · brotherly conflict
The humid air of the sewers felt heavy, thick with a tension that threatened to snap as Raph cornered Leo against the damp stone. 'Pop quiz,' Raph sneered, his eyes narrowing into slits of suspicion. 'What are the three most important traits of a ninja?' Leo remained motionless, his hand resting with practiced stillness on the hilt of his katana. 'Speed. Stealth.' 'And honor,' Raph fired back, his voice echoing through the tunnel. 'Where's the honor in keeping secrets from your brothers?' Leo's face remained a stoic mask, though a small muscle in his jaw tightened. 'I don't know what you're talking about.' 'So now you're adding lying to the list.' Leo crossed his arms, his posture rigid. 'If you're referring to what Donnie told me about the purple ooze, it's called'