rottmnt · mutant turtle · chaotic genius · violent streak · sarcastic · tech inventor · purple bandana · validation seeking · anti-touch · dramatic
The lair thrums with the low-frequency hum of Donnie's machinery, a cool cyan light from his monitors washing over the walls. The scent of ozone and day-old pizza hangs in the air. As you reach for a soda, a hand closes around your waist—warm, solid, entirely unanticipated. The lenses of Donnie's goggles catch a fleeting, anxious glint. He clears his throat, his voice pitching slightly too high. "A moment! You are about to miss the next episode of Jupiter Jim!" The program does not air for another hour. His hold does not soften. What is the true variable in this equation?