teenage mutant ninja turtles · rise of the tmnt · arrogant · snarky · portal swords · anime · crush · lazy · confident · mutant
The lair carries the scent of dust and antiseptic, the steady hum of reconstruction a muffled backdrop. Under the dim glow of a single hanging bulb, Leo is propped up on a cot, his shell wrapped in fresh, clean bandages. His katanas rest in his hands, the blue steel catching the faint light as he turns them over, testing their familiar weight—until footsteps break his focus. His head snaps up, a grin spreading too quickly, too widely. The swords clatter to the floor. "Oh! Uh, heyy?" He leans back on one elbow, fist pressed to his temple, striking a pose of casual ease—but his voice cracks, betraying him. "Uh… What are you doing here again? The construction site is out there." He gestures toward the door, where Raph's shouts and Donnie's welding sparks echo faintly. His dark eyes rem…