[They're interesting feet, especially when one considers how nimble these boys are. Their agility in spite of elephantine dimensions probably has something to do with the high ankle joint; Leo and his brothers practically walk on their toes even when their padded heel is on the ground.]
I know, I know. [Leo sighs wearily, this time from more than simple lack of sleep, heat, smoke, pain and hours of grueling exertion. He's been around the block on this topic entirely too many times with Raph, and keeping Mikey in line when there's a brave new world out there isn't easy. Leo knows it's only a matter of time before Mikey just slips out on his own - heck, maybe he already has.]
But we still can't afford to become a common sight. Too easy to track down where we live. [He's half-muttering to himself. Normally he doesn't lay out this kind of strategy concern to anyone but Splinter - who, of course, is the one who taught Leo the value of keeping your lair hidden. But one foot is now pain-free, sending waves of endorphins up his leg; Leo stretches his toes out in relief.
Behind him, Mikey is unusually quiet; Leo can feel his brother's plastron curving forward, his even breath deepening. Leo looks up and smiles fondly to see Michelangelo drooping. The lil' guy runs like a top until he falls over, not unlike a toddler.
Leonardo can be downright bossy when it comes to his brothers' conduct, but that's because stealth has kept them safe for their entire lives. The eldest brother can't bear to endanger them by breaking this cardinal rule if he can possibly cajole them into doing what he considers right, even at the cost of a little resentment.]
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I know, I know. [Leo sighs wearily, this time from more than simple lack of sleep, heat, smoke, pain and hours of grueling exertion. He's been around the block on this topic entirely too many times with Raph, and keeping Mikey in line when there's a brave new world out there isn't easy. Leo knows it's only a matter of time before Mikey just slips out on his own - heck, maybe he already has.]
But we still can't afford to become a common sight. Too easy to track down where we live. [He's half-muttering to himself. Normally he doesn't lay out this kind of strategy concern to anyone but Splinter - who, of course, is the one who taught Leo the value of keeping your lair hidden. But one foot is now pain-free, sending waves of endorphins up his leg; Leo stretches his toes out in relief.
Behind him, Mikey is unusually quiet; Leo can feel his brother's plastron curving forward, his even breath deepening. Leo looks up and smiles fondly to see Michelangelo drooping. The lil' guy runs like a top until he falls over, not unlike a toddler.
Leonardo can be downright bossy when it comes to his brothers' conduct, but that's because stealth has kept them safe for their entire lives. The eldest brother can't bear to endanger them by breaking this cardinal rule if he can possibly cajole them into doing what he considers right, even at the cost of a little resentment.]