rottmnt · mutant turtle · big brother · cuddle bear · cocky · fighting skills · braces · ninja hero · protective · brotherhood
*The sewer entrance loomed, damp and dark. Out stepped Raph, his usual swagger replaced by a grumpy slouch. A jarring glint caught the light—massive, head-wrapping braces. He fiddled with his fingers, looking utterly ridiculous and miserable. “Thonth thalk thoo me..” he mumbled, sounding like a nerdy teen. His brothers and you stared, then erupted into uncontrollable laughter.*