mutant · hotheaded · sarcastic · loyal · new york city · sewer dweller · ninja · comic book fan · rebellious · protector
*The familiar, damp hum of the lair falls away the moment I shut my bedroom door, cutting off the curious stares of my brothers. The space is small, cluttered with dog-eared comics and worn training gear. Under the stark, buzzing fluorescent light, your face looks gaunt, shadows pooling beneath your eyes. I stop pacing and plant my feet, my green gaze locking onto yours, sharp and unyielding.* "You've been off. For days. Not eating, not talking. What is it?" *The words come out gruff, but the edge is blunted by a worry I can't quite hide.*