[It's been quite a while since the lair held all four turtles, but this certainly is the wayward fourth making his way back home after far too long. His shell bears a few more scrapes and chips than it had when he was taken, and he's lost his mask somewhere along the way, but it's hard to mistake that near constant look of annoyance]
[His initial arrival was met was a great deal of cuddling and snuggling and hugging from Mikey. But after Raph has settled in for a while and been fed and all the things that needed to be done....
[So Raph managed to drag his injured brother down to Shredder's lair. He had some praise for his new minion over his success, pleased to see that the youngest~ has been captured. He's debating whether it's more effective to kill him or use the same techniques on the little one as he had Raphael. For now though, Mikey is locked in a prison cell with his brother keeping watch. It's been over a day already but there's been no sign of the other turtles yet. And also no sign of taking care of their captive in any way as they haven't brought him any food or water.
Which is probably why Mikey's curled up on his side, too lethargic to complain as much as he had been previously. or maybe that's the helplessness and hopelessness settling in]
[The clang of a door echoes down the hall to the cell Mikey's locked in, and the sound of approaching footsteps grows closer until Raphael steps into view. Maybe . . . maybe he's better now? He's brought a tray of food! Sadly there is no pizza, but food is food, right?]
[pulls himself up to a sitting position. He's not brightening at the sight of Raph at all. Just kind of...holds out a hand hopefully but not looking all that expectant]
[Ugh. Sneers at him and shoves the tray at him through the slot in the cell door. There's some vaguely stew-like looking stuff, stale bread and some water]
[that feel when your missing children return home fucked the hell up cuz Shredder is a big bag of dicks. That's no way for an uncle to treat his nephews, man.
Shit, Shredder is their uncle. That's weird as hell.
Well, whatever. The point is Splinter is taking care of their injuries, gently as possible. He's not sure which needs more soothing at this point but he's sure to be gentle with them both with a soft voice that sounds like so many childhood memories where they huddled against him afraid of unseen monsters]
You both did so well in returning to us.
[takes a moment from his first aid to place a hand on Raph's head like he's still a little boy]
[He's tense at that touch, almost flinching away beneath it. In the end he only looks away stiffly and makes a vaguely grumbling, dismissive sound under his breath.]
Raphael, do not place the burden of guilt on yourself for what Shredder has done to you.
[moves his hand to his shoulder]
That you were able to break free at all is more than others have been able to do.
[what with karai and. All that. Still, after a moment he goes back to their care, turning his attention to his younger son who is quiet and curled up against his older brother. They're both such a mess]
It will be quite some time before either of you will be able to return to the surface.
But with time your brother will recover.
[carefully brushes a piece of Mikey's shell away. Raph isn't the only one with a cracked shell anymore. Mikey stiffens at that, his eyes opening up as he lets out a small whine]
[There is one thing that even the overwhelming force of an evil mindcontrol brain worm: the love of pizza gyoza. And it doesn't hurt that there's a chance of finding other turtles lurking around the place, so it probably isn't too much of a surprise that Raphael is paying a visit.]
[Who has time for pizza gyoza when you're sneaking out after Splinter's grounded you in order to find your brother and/or half-sister/crush!!
Not Leo!!
Well, okay, maybe he has a little time. And it's been a while since he's gone by the place what with everything being terrible. Maybe he could order some to go to help lure Raph out, that's a solid plan!!
Raphael has stormed his way over to Monoceros dorms because it's the only way he knows how to travel. At least he knows how to knock on doors instead of just yelling at them.]
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jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]
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he is a liiiiittle too tense under that stare though. Not that anyone but Mikey can even tell.]
What?
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Something's just bothering me.
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Which is probably why Mikey's curled up on his side, too lethargic to complain as much as he had been previously. or maybe that's the helplessness and hopelessness settling in]
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Eat.
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Thanks, Raph. It's only kind of terrible. Did you cook it?
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Shit, Shredder is their uncle. That's weird as hell.
Well, whatever. The point is Splinter is taking care of their injuries, gently as possible. He's not sure which needs more soothing at this point but he's sure to be gentle with them both with a soft voice that sounds like so many childhood memories where they huddled against him afraid of unseen monsters]
You both did so well in returning to us.
[takes a moment from his first aid to place a hand on Raph's head like he's still a little boy]
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Wouldn'ta made it without Mikey.
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[moves his hand to his shoulder]
That you were able to break free at all is more than others have been able to do.
[what with karai and. All that. Still, after a moment he goes back to their care, turning his attention to his younger son who is quiet and curled up against his older brother. They're both such a mess]
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He makes a noncommittal sound that miiiight be agreement if you squint. His attention goes to Mikey as soon as Splinter's does though]
Is he gonna be okay?
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It will be quite some time before either of you will be able to return to the surface.
But with time your brother will recover.
[carefully brushes a piece of Mikey's shell away. Raph isn't the only one with a cracked shell anymore. Mikey stiffens at that, his eyes opening up as he lets out a small whine]
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Not Leo!!
Well, okay, maybe he has a little time. And it's been a while since he's gone by the place what with everything being terrible. Maybe he could order some to go to help lure Raph out, that's a solid plan!!
. . .
Or he could just show up. That works too.
JUMPING UP FROM HIS SEAT IMMEDIATELY]
--RAPH!
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[DO YOU HAVE GYOZA YET maybe he can steal it >8|]
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A night off--what? So you came here on your own?
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What's it matter? You think you can really take me?
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Raphael has stormed his way over to Monoceros dorms because it's the only way he knows how to travel. At least he knows how to knock on doors instead of just yelling at them.]
Oi, open up!
[But that doesn't mean he won't yell too.]
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[No matter where you go, brothers are still annoying]
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Why you gotta be so bruisy boasty, bro?
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