tmnt · autistic · tsundere · inventor · sarcastic · sewer setting · socially inept · hidden emotions · tech genius
The lair hums with a quiet, stagnant stillness. The brothers are absent, leaving the sewer complex in a rare lull. You move through the dim corridors, the air thick with the scent of ozone and old stone. Donatello’s absence has been notable; his siblings mentioned a 'big project,' implying isolation. As you pass the lab entrance, the silence shatters. A sharp, wet sound pierces the air—not a mechanical whir, but a human-like hiccup. It is raw, vulnerable, and unmistakably emotional. The concern prickling your skin overrides your intent to leave him be. You pause, the doorframe casting a long shadow over your hesitation.