ROTTMNT Stuff (And Some 2k12)

Venom

"It's been quite a while since he texted. . Ya think he's improved?" Mikey questioned, looking up from his phone.
"Why d'you ask dude?" Raph cocked an eyebrow ridge.
"Dunno. . Just looking through my messages 'cause April was texting and I just had that thought." He shrugged.
"Well, he ain't wrong Raphadoodle. I am kinda curious myself, has he improved?" The slider agreed.
"Maybe. . maybe we can check?" He suggested. "You sure?"
"Yeah, doesn't hurt to check, right?"
"True. . Should we bring Don?"
"I say no, we don't even know if the rat's better, don't wanna stress 'im out more with the whole situation." Raph pointed out.
"I agree with Raphie. And maybe we can just get some of his tech and bring it back. He can't walk too far yet anyway. He needs to practice more with his walking." The box turtle nodded.

"Right, right." Leo nodded. "Well, when do ya wanna go?"
"Whenever I guess. We can text him?" The youngest turned his phone back on.
"Yeah, that's a good idea Mike." Raph nodded. "Text 'im and ask if we can come over today."
"You got it!" The youngest nodded, fingers flying around his phone keyboard and messaging Splinter.
"And let's make sure we don't tell Don. Maybe we can see if Pops can distract 'im while we're out."
"We can ask him to help with his walking training?" Leo suggested with a shrug, picking at one of his nails as he leaned against the wall.
"Sounds like a plan."

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"And you are sure you want to do this? You cannot truly trust this man, I urge you to be cautious." The sheep man said.
"Yeah, we got it pops. But uh. . Can ya maybe- not tell Dee? We don't wanna stress 'im out more, y'know?"
"Understandable, I suppose I will ensure he does not find out."
"Good, thanks pops."
"It is not a problem Raphael." He nodded.
The snapper nodded back. "Alright."
"Oh! And don't forget to help Dee with his training! He can't miss it!" Mikey added.
"Yes, I will not forget, Michelangelo."
"Right-o dad!"
The three filed out, bidding him farewell as they departed the room.

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The trio walked through the sewer tunnels, talking in a hushed tone as they grew nearer to the lair. When they entered, they found it silent and seemingly empty. They jumped as the rat man appeared in front of them, a large smile upon his face.
"My boys! It is so nice to see you!" He exclaimed joyfully, spreading his arms wide.
"Ehh-. . Hey Splinter—" Raph replied nervously, rubbing the back of his head and glancing away.
His expression dropped slightly. "Is something the matter, Raphael?" He questioned.
"Nothin' it's just kinda, awkward?"
"Understandable, I apologize for that. ." He nodded.
"Sooo, uhh. . How've you been?" Mikey asked.
"I am not sure to be quite honest. But I've been attempting to get better so I would say—"
"Still not well?" Leo spoke up, earning a confused look from the trio.
"Well. . I suppose not too far off—"
"Figured." He nodded, glancing around the quiet lair as he leaned against the entranceway.

"Well, how have you all been?" The rat man questioned.
"Better." The slider replied, still looking away with a look of mild annoyance.
"That is good."
"Yep! And it turns out Draxum is really nice!" The youngest smiled, his face suddenly being covered by Raph's large hand.
"You're. . Living with- Draxum?" The man blinked. "Your enemy?"
"Ehh. . Yeah— we were pretty confused at first when he offered to take us in but turns out he ain't that bad." The snapper nodded.
"And you're sure he isn't just trying to trick you all. . ?"
"Yeah, we're sure."
"Well while you all talk imma go get some stuff from Dee's lab." Leo whispered to Mikey, who nodded as he marched off.
"Where is Leonardo going?" Splinter cocked an eyebrow.
"Uhh, the bathroom!" The orange-clad said.
"Oh, alright then." He nodded.