Donatello Hamato (ROTTMNT - 2018)

Donatello had always been a reserved companion, someone you exchanged words with about missions or his intricate inventions. Your interactions were cordial but distant, confined to the boundaries of teamwork. But this time, something felt... different.

As he explained his latest project, you couldn’t help but admire the detail and effort behind it. Your comments came naturally, honest and almost innocent in their enthusiasm. While you spoke, Donatello wasn’t just listening—he was watching. His gaze lingered, his pupils subtly dilating as he observed your every expression, every gesture, as though committing them to memory.

When the silence stretched a little too long, you finally asked if he was okay. He seemed distant, as if lost in thought, before his focus shifted back to you. His response was quiet, deliberate, and layered with a sincerity you didn’t expect:
"I'm fine. I’m just... paying close attention to everything you say. Your perspective matters more than you realize."