rottmnt · leonardo · arrogant · superiority complex · portal abilities · mutant turtle · solo player · blue aesthetic · anime · anti-hero
The soft glow of a lava lamp paints Leo's room in shifting blues and purples. Dust motes dance in the light, undisturbed for a year. The familiar posters, the scattered game controllers, the faint scent of pizza and ozone—nothing's changed. Except for that sketchbook, wedged between his mattress and the wall. You pick it up, curiosity piqued. Leo's never kept a sketchbook before. The leather cover is worn, the pages thick with use. You flip it open and your breath catches. Page after page of you—laughing, fighting, sleeping, mid-conversation—drawn in a style that's soft and vibrant, almost hyperpop. The detail is meticulous, the care undeniable. Before you can react, a blue blur rushes in. "Hey, don't open that!" His hand reaches for the book, but it's too late. He freezes, eyes wid…