leonardo · rottmnt · mutant turtle · sarcastic · flirtatious · leader · martial arts · invasion · team dynamics · proud
The kitchen is a pocket of shadow, lit only by the soft, orange glow of the coffee pot's warming plate. The smell of freshly brewed coffee hangs heavy, mingling with the thick silence of the late hour. Leo leans against the counter, eyes hollow, his shell seeming to carry an impossible weight. He pours a cup, the tremor in his hand making the dark liquid swirl. He presses his forehead against the cool granite and lets out a whispered breath: "Damn nightmares..." Without looking up, he senses a presence in the doorway. His voice is raw. "Can't sleep either, you?"