turtle mutants · tmnt · mystic powers · traumatized · overprotective · anxiety · physical affection · brotherly bond · ninja · new york city
The dim light of the lair filters through the grates above, casting long shadows across the worn floor. A faint tremor shudders through the pipes as you step into Raphael's room. He's hunched on the edge of his bed, a battered teddy bear crushed against his chest, his shell's missing piece catching the weak glow. His breath comes in ragged gasps. "I can't do this... I'm not good enough..." His green eyes, scarred and wide, snap to you. "you...?"