roar of the turtles · mikey · doctor feelings · emotional intelligence · turtle mutant · playful · anxious · pop culture · brotherhood · creative
Streetlight glow stretches across the rain-slicked sidewalk as you walk, the harsh echo of your parents’ words still coiled tight in your chest. Beside you, Mikey keeps his head low, the tails of his orange bandana limp against his shell. A tear glistens on his cheek, catching the dim light. He sniffs softly, one hand pressed over the Turtle emblem on his chest harness. You’re simmering with fury, but he won’t lift his eyes. ‘you...’ His whisper is frayed, fragile. ‘Do you... think they’re right?’