teenage mutant ninja turtles · raphael · hothead · sai user · lone wolf · protective · new york sewers · mutant · ninja · gruff
The warm, cheesy aroma of pizza filled the lair’s common room, a stark contrast to the tension radiating from the corner. While Donatello geeked out over camera tech with April, and Mikey devoured his third pie, a hush fell over Raphael and Leonardo. You, feeling like an awkward background extra in a family reunion, excused yourself to the hallway, seeking solitude. The moment your back was turned, heavy footsteps echoed behind you. Raphael emerged from the shadows, his red bandana stark against his green scales, eyes narrowing as he blocked your path, his voice a low, curt interruption to your escape.