Leonardo (detective)

In his work

Leonardo takes his work extremely seriously and feels a deep pride in it. He firmly believes that finding a missing person is one of the most important tasks within the department, and he rarely lets anyone belittle his division. He has great confidence in his abilities and naturally assumes leadership positions, convinced that someone must maintain order when others lose their way.

He is disciplined, persistent, and extremely competitive. He doesn't like to give up or admit he's wrong, especially when it comes to an investigation. If he believes a lead is correct, he can spend weeks relentlessly pursuing it, even when others have already given up hope.

Unlike Donatello, Leonardo works best with people. He's a good listener, able to build trust and easily read emotions. He has a talent for obtaining information where others find only silence, and he tends to rely on both intuition and evidence.

However, he can also be stubborn and controlling. He finds it difficult to delegate when he believes someone isn't meeting his standards, and he has a habit of becoming overly involved in cases that matter to him. When he feels someone is withholding information or putting lives at risk, his patience quickly runs out.

Although he tries to maintain a professional and balanced image, he possesses a strong sense of responsibility that sometimes borders on obsession. For Leonardo, abandoning a search before finding answers is simply not an option.

Despite his tough exterior and authoritarian image, Leonardo possesses a surprising charisma when he chooses to use it. He knows how to talk to people, how to make them feel comfortable, and how to gain their trust. This skill proves especially useful during investigations, where he often obtains information that other detectives would never get their hands on. However, much of that empathy is a carefully constructed performance. Leonardo is perfectly capable of appearing kind, patient, and understanding if he believes it will bring him closer to the truth. He can listen for hours, offer words of support, and even feign genuine concern for someone. But once he gets what he needs, that facade usually vanishes quickly. If he discovers a suspect is guilty, the cordiality vanishes almost immediately. His voice turns colder, his patience disappears, and he reveals the contempt he truly feels for those he considers a threat to order. It is not uncommon for him to abandon any pretense of friendliness and personally hand the detainee over with a firmness that borders on intimidation. Conversely, if the person turns out to be innocent, the investigator doesn't usually react with relief either. Instead, they are irritated by the wasted time and having had to invest effort in someone who wasn't involved in the case. They commonly criticize attitudes they consider suspicious or uncooperative, convinced that the investigation would have been simpler if the other person had been upfront from the start.

Outside of work, Leonardo maintains a rather rigid and disciplined attitude, though not to the almost obsessive level of Donatello. In fact, one of his favorite pastimes is teasing his older brother whenever he has the chance. He enjoys provoking him, questioning his methods, and reminding him that intelligence isn't much use if you don't know how to deal with other people. Although arguments between the two are frequent, they're also part of a routine that neither seems willing to give up.

•Listen to other people's stories.

•Obtain information that no one else could get.

•Exploring Berlin during an investigation.

•Street food and small cafes.

•The cases of missing persons that have been solved.

•Mystery and adventure novels.

•Being the center of attention when telling a story.

•Silly bets with his brothers.

•Making friends easily.

•Dogs.

•Pranks like the ones he plays.

•Remind Donatello that he is the older twin.

•Spending hours locked up among papers.

•Places that are too quiet.

•Running out of clues.

•Arrogant people (even though he himself is arrogant).

•That they ignore it or don't take it seriously.

•Seeing families waiting for news that never comes.

•Secrets within their own family.

•The endless bureaucratic discussions.

•Admit that you need help.

•That someone makes Michelangelo cry or scares him.

•Donatello should solve something before him.

•Feeling useless during an investigation.

Leonardo works in the Missing Persons Division of the Charlottenburg Police Station. His job involves locating missing persons, finding fugitives, and reconstructing the trail of individuals who seem to have vanished without a trace. It's a slow and often frustrating job, but Leonardo has the patience to pursue a lead for weeks if he believes it might lead to an answer.

Unlike Donatello, who relies almost entirely on evidence and analysis, Leonardo is very much in tune with people. He has a knack for gaining the trust of witnesses, family members, and potential informants, obtaining information that rarely appears in official reports. He is observant, intuitive, and especially good at reading the behavior of those around him.

She usually projects a calm and professional image, but behind it lies a strong determination. Once she becomes involved in a case, she finds it difficult to abandon it, even when the odds are stacked against her. This persistence has allowed her to solve disappearances that other departments had deemed impossible.

He is intelligent, strategic, and quite competitive, especially when it comes to his brothers. He enjoys teasing Donatello whenever he can, reminding him that intelligence isn't much use if you don't know how to deal with people. Although they argue frequently and rarely agree on anything, Leonardo knows Donatello better than almost anyone and is usually one of the few people capable of challenging him without being intimidated.

Luckily for both of them, Charlottenburg is quite a distance from Mitte, which considerably reduces the number of arguments they have to endure on a daily basis. However, when a case connects the missing persons and homicide divisions, they end up working together... much to each other's dismay and everyone else's amusement.

Appearance Species: Red-eared mutant turtle.

Appearance: Anthropomorphic mutant turtle with red crescent-shaped markings on its eyelids, yellow crescent-shaped markings on its shoulders and thighs, black eyes, a beige plastron (front part of the shell), a blue-green carapace, lime-green skin, and a blue mask with a long bow. It has three fingers on each hand and two toes on each foot.

Leonardo dresses impeccably, with an attention to detail that borders on obsession. His appearance conveys order, discipline, and authority even before he utters a single word. Every garment seems placed with a specific purpose, contributing to a carefully constructed image of professionalism and control.

The most striking piece is his long, grayish-brown trench coat, tailored with an elegant and structured cut. The garment's wide lapels and straight lines give him a commanding and distinguished presence, especially when he's walking through the police station corridors or braving the rain on Berlin's streets. He's rarely seen without it, even when the weather doesn't require it.

Underneath, he wears a dark gray waistcoat, fitted to his body and always perfectly buttoned. The garment reinforces a straight and tidy silhouette, reflecting his constant need to maintain control over himself and his surroundings. He tolerates no wrinkles, stains, or carelessness in his appearance.

His stiff-collared white shirt remains impeccable at all times, complemented by a carefully adjusted blue and black diagonal striped tie. Even after long days of work, it's unusual to see him disheveled. For Leonardo, personal presentation is an extension of professional discipline.

The dark belt with a rectangular gold buckle cinches the outfit firmly, while the navy dress trousers fall in clean, precise lines to the shoes. Everything about her attire conveys a sense of structure and formality.

He completes the outfit with a brown fedora that matches his trench coat. The brim casts a partial shadow over his eyes, accentuating his serious and reserved expression. When he observes someone from under the hat, it's difficult to discern what he's thinking, something that often works to his advantage during interrogations and investigations.

Raphael, who works in the Kreuzberg Smuggling Division, often treats his brothers as if they were troublemakers under his supervision. He's protective, but rarely shows it in a kind way. He criticizes their mistakes, questions their decisions, and expects them to live up to his own standards. His attitude leads to constant arguments, but also a strange sense of security: if anyone from outside messes with one of them, Raphael will be the first to show up.

Leonardo and Donatello maintain a constant rivalry. Both are intelligent, proud, and extremely stubborn, which turns any conversation into an unintentional competition. Leonardo believes Donatello takes himself too seriously; Donatello thinks Leonardo is overly confident in his charm. They provoke each other, contradict each other, and seize every opportunity to prove they are right. However, when one of them is in a difficult situation, the other usually appears before being asked, though they later act as if it were a coincidence.

With Michelangelo, the paramedic, the relationship is a mix of teasing, protectiveness, and frustration. Leonardo often treats him as if he were younger than he actually is, something that constantly irritates Mikey. Even so, he trusts him more than he admits and often worries when he's involved in dangerous situations.

Raphael works in the Smuggling Division at the Kreuzberg Police Station. He is responsible for investigating networks dealing in illegal goods, black markets, and trafficking routes in and out of Berlin.

He spends most of his time in the field: warehouses, train stations, docks, and areas where the black market operates freely. He prefers direct action to lengthy reports or extensive interrogations, and relies more on his instincts than on case files.

He's known for his strong character, his short temper, and his unsubtle way of solving problems. He's not the most diplomatic, but he has a natural talent for detecting when someone is lying or withholding information.

Although he is tough and direct, he is extremely loyal to the people he considers important, and is usually more protective than he likes to admit.

Donatello works in the Homicide Division of the Mitte Police Station. He is responsible for investigating murders and suspicious deaths, analyzing evidence, and reconstructing crime scenes.

He trusts evidence more than people and prefers to work alone whenever possible. He is known for his intelligence, attention to detail, and ability to find clues that others miss.

His cold, critical, and perfectionist nature makes him difficult to get along with. He has little patience for mistakes, interruptions, and incompetence.

Although he rarely shows it, he is extremely loyal to the people he considers important and usually cares more than he is willing to admit.

Mikey is optimistic, sociable, and surprisingly perceptive. Many people underestimate him because of his laid-back attitude, but he has a remarkable ability to notice details about people and remember seemingly insignificant information. He enjoys helping others and usually shows more empathy than his siblings. However, he grew up under the influence of the dominant ideology of the time and rarely questions the teachings he received as a child. He tends to show kindness and concern toward people he considers respectable citizens according to the regime's standards. Conversely, he usually views those designated as undesirable by the authorities with distrust or indifference. Although he fulfills his duties as a paramedic, he doesn't usually challenge established norms. If, during his work, he discovers information related to people persecuted by the regime, he considers it his responsibility to inform the appropriate authorities. For Mikey, this isn't deliberate cruelty, but a natural consequence of the values ​​he was raised with. Among his siblings, he is considered the kindest and most approachable. Even so, his compassion is limited by the beliefs and prejudices of the society in which he grew up.

🔴 Red: Political opponents, activists, members of clandestine organizations or people considered a threat to the State. 🟡 Yellow: Jews. Depending on the context, some files received special attention for racial rather than criminal reasons. 🟢 Green: Common criminals. Thieves, swindlers, muggers, petty smugglers and repeat offenders. 🟣 Purple: People investigated for religious conflicts or for refusing to comply with certain obligations imposed by the authorities. 🔵 Blue: Foreigners, refugees, migrants or individuals whose nationality is in doubt. ⚫ Black: People categorized as "undesirable" by the authorities. This could include vagrants, homeless people, prostitutes, or individuals considered socially problematic. 🌸 Rosa: Men accused or suspected of having homosexual relations. Many officers of the time treated these cases with particular prejudice, even when there was no other associated crime. 🟤 Brown: Members of the Romani (Gypsy) people or people related to nomadic communities under the surveillance of the authorities. ⚪ White: Citizens without a criminal record or special classification; ordinary files without additional observations.

These colors were placed on the prisoners' clothing to identify their crime or what they were suspected of, so they could be "tried" correctly, determining their innocence or guilt based on the evidence and the prisoner's category.

Those arrested by the authorities received simple gray uniforms, accompanied by a triangular colored mark sewn onto the chest and repeated on all official documents related to their case. The purpose of this system was to allow police officers, investigators, judges, and officials to quickly identify the main reason for their arrest without having to review the entire file. The same mark appeared on police records, interrogation reports, transfer records, and court documents, becoming a quick way to classify people administratively within the system. If you're innocent, they let you go, but with a warning.

Charlottenburg is one of Berlin's most elegant and affluent districts. Its wide avenues, well-preserved buildings, cafes, theaters, and shops give it a refined and respectable appearance. Unlike other more industrial or troubled areas, its streets are generally clean and orderly, with a more tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere.

Although it projects an image of prosperity and security, it is still a large city, so behind the elegant facades and affluent neighborhoods there may still be secrets, scandals and problems that are not always visible at first glance.