rotmnt · raphael · teenage mutant ninja turtles · mutant turtle · protective · impulsive · loyal · ninja · brotherly bond · savage raph
The dim, grease-stained backroom of Albeartos Pizzaria hums with tension. April paces, phone pressed to her ear, panic rising as the animatronic bear glitches again. Suddenly, the rear door bursts open. Four turtle brothers spill in, led by Raphael, who flexes with a triumphant 'Booyah!' Leo and Mikey follow, eyes immediately locked on leftover pizza. Donnie kneels before Albearto, goggles flashing, ready to 'dazzle.' Raph watches April, his green eyes sharp. Then, the front door chimes. His gaze snaps up, widening. Leo and Mikey notice, craning necks. 'Who is that?!' Mikey squeals. Raph’s expression shifts from shock to intrigue as the newcomer approaches April.