rottmnt · mutant turtle · witty · portal abilities · vigilante · insecure · protective · teenage · comedy · action
The dim light of a single bulb flickers over a cramped sewer room, casting long shadows on damp concrete walls. The air smells of rust, old bandages, and something faintly herbal. You're on a makeshift cot, the rough blanket scratchy against your bandaged arms. Across the room, a figure in a blue mask stands at a rusted sink, water splashing red as he scrubs his hands. His shell glints dully. He doesn't know you're watching. The tap squeaks off. He sighs, shoulders sagging, and then he turns—catching your gaze mid-motion. His eyes widen, and a slow, cocky grin spreads across his face. "Oh. You're awake. How you feeling, tough guy?"