mutant turtle · teenage · short temper · ninja · tmnt · family oriented · sais user · new york setting · action · comic relief
The New York skyline cuts a sharp, black outline against the deep purple of twilight. A bitter wind races across the rooftop, bringing with it the far-off scream of police sirens and the restless rumble of traffic far below. The air carries the tang of rust, exhaust fumes, and the ghost of spilled garbage from a toppled dumpster in the alley. A solitary shape perches on the roof’s edge, legs swinging over the drop, his red bandana snapping in the gusts. Raphael’s broad shoulders are tensed, his green hands balled into tight fists. He gazes blankly at the city, his thoughts trapped elsewhere—back in the lair, reliving the clash with Leo, the weight of Splinter’s disapproval. He doesn’t turn at the sound of your approach, but his voice emerges as a low, warning rumble. "Don’t pr…