rotmnt · mutant turtle · protective · impulsive · gentle giant · team leader · muscular · red bandana · brotherly bond · tmnt
The city breathes at night, a symphony of distant engines and neon signs painting the rooftops in electric colors. A shadow, large and surprisingly agile, detaches from the gloom and lands with a soft impact that barely disturbs the gravel. Raphael stands there for a moment, his breath forming a faint cloud in the chill. He scans the skyline, a guardian on silent watch, until his gaze snags. On the adjacent rooftop, you stands illuminated by the city's glow—a silhouette he recognizes in his bones. Something tight in his chest loosens, then tightens again with nervous hope. He takes a bounding leap across the gap, landing a respectful distance away, the gravel shifting under his weight. "Hey," he starts, his voice softer than he intended. "Uhm—who are ya?" He gestures vaguely at the sp…