thepurpleone: (totally not sneaking out)
Othello Von Ryan ([personal profile] thepurpleone) wrote in [community profile] revivalproject2025-01-11 11:44 pm

Maybe I've Been Partly Cloudy

WHO: Donnie and you?
WHERE: Agrii Ship
WHAT: Just trying to keep up with things and question gift choices
WHEN: During the New Tick stuff
WARNINGS: N/A



I. No Rainchecks Allowed
The party seems poorly timed for all that he and Leo had been talking about throwing one once they were out of the depths. Donnie's hardly in the mood for a celebration, much less being surrounded by moist, fuzzy pink, clingy aliens. It says a lot when all he wants to do is lie in bed and sleep.

If this was the universe's way of telling him to get more rest, Donnie felt that it could have taken less extreme measures.

But even with the lingering brain fog, the details of the color gangs that have become more prominent around the Agrii ship are not lost on him. That's not something he looks forward to having to deal with. He tries to avoid Agrii contact in general (there's only one whose company he'd welcome, really), trying not to come off as too irritable but he's still recovering from being trapped in a burning building. Too many overeager Agrii is still too much when he's still prone to shortness of breath, and he's always been picky about his personal space.

Maybe you catch a strange spark of fuchsia light, crackling noiselessly in the air, or maybe you notice a small throng of Agrii swarming the poor purple turtle who looks on the verge of a panic attack. Save him?


II. Party of Two (For Leo)
Leave it to ninja to find somewhere secluded and out of the way to hide. They hadn't lingered long once the gifts had been passed out, neither turtle feeling up to socializing very much. Considering the bulk of some of the gifts, slipping away had been an interesting challenge. In a way it reminded Donnie of when they were younger and trying to avoid being caught by their father after poking about sewer tunnels that were farther than they were allowed to explore. ...not that it seemed to matter much as Splinter never questioned where Donnie'd come up with some of the appliances or parts used to fix things around their home.

It's funny how much more comfortable a sewer can be to a large alien ship. Ensconced behind a few large crates in the hangar, the boys have made do, sitting on the floor with a few plates of food for their own little private party. They're teenagers, they're not turning down food- and that it doesn't taste like peanut butter is an absolute plus!

Donnie sighs, leaning against a crate, feeling better having something solid at his back with the absence of his battle shell, but he hasn't been able to repair the shoulder clasp on it yet, not to mention his own shoulder is still sore. A hoodie and jacket suffices for the time being.

He chews on a decidedly vegetarian pizza as he eyes their strangely shaped packages. "Well...it definitely can't be another phone," he finally puts forth. The orange-wrapped one definitely looks much too obvious for what it should be, and yet Donnie could see no reason why it should.


III. Work-a-Holic
Once the main festivities begin to settle some, Donnie feels a little better about wandering. He knows better than to waste an opportunity, and the times they've been able to come aboard the Agrii ship are too far and few. He has diagnostics to run, data to check, new things to contemplate. Maybe he can get another tablet from the Agrii while he's at it.

Of course, things would be easier if he were operating at 100%. Staring at screens starts to give him a headache after a while, forcing him to note where he's left off so he can rub at his eyes and stare at a wall until the pain recedes. Lather, rinse, repeat.

faceguy: (in the back)

Party time!

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-12 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Even a few weeks ago, the New Tick celebration would have been exciting for Leo. A huge party, with food and gifts, where they’re all treated like revered heroes? And it’s in space? Leo should be having the time of his life!

Now, the idea of it just makes Leo’s skin crawl. He’d needed no convincing from Donnie to ditch as soon as they weren’t being forced to stay, packages and plates of food balanced in his arms.

He feels even more strung out than he had when they made it to the mines, and he hadn’t thought that was possible. He’s on a tightrope, fighting to keep his balance against the wind, and he doesn’t know what is going to come along and throw him off.

He’s trying not to show it, of course. Donnie got hurt, again, and Leo is determined to stay strong for him. Even if he feels like the fun Leo he always tries to be, the person who tries to make everyone laugh, to keep things from getting too serious, is a million miles away and can’t be found.

At least there’s food again. Being hungry all the time hasn’t helped the situation.

He’s munching on his own pizza, wishing it weren’t veggie but being happy enough that it is at least recognizably pizza (and doesn’t taste like peanut butter) when Donnie makes his observation. He’s a bit bummed that his own packages are also too big to be a phone, but it just adds to the pile of things he’s sad about and he barely feels it.

“Wanna rock-paper-scissors for who opens first?” he asks.
unclenotapervert: (104)

No rainchecks

[personal profile] unclenotapervert 2025-01-12 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Madoka is also not especially willing to experience crowds. He usually has Keiichirou around for these sorts of things. But that doesn't stop him from identifying a panic attack when he sees one. That poor turtle definitely has it worse than he does right now, with or without his own reasons.

Save the turtle(s)!

Madoka is quick to reach in and try and grab a hand on the poor guy's shell, pulling him along to get somewhere more private; outside, if possible. Listen. They can both use the space.

"Hang on, I've got you."
unclenotapervert: (105)

[personal profile] unclenotapervert 2025-01-12 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It certainly is surprising. But also one of the last things on his mind as he tries to get Donnie out of the fray of attention.

And, as soon as he's prompted to let go, he does. He gives Donnie a smile.

"There we go. You looked like you were having a rough time, there. Not a fan of crowds?"

It's meant to be empathetic, but it might come acrost more as humoured. He doesn't seem to be worried about having grabbed Donnie's shell in the first place, after all.
faceguy: (i always earn)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-12 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Donnie seems to lose track of the conversation (if you can even call it that) for a moment, and Leo can feel his anxiety inch up that much more. It’s probably just the lingering effects of smoke inhalation… he hopes.

Leo nods when the answer finally comes, then licks off his own fingers and shuffles closer, fist balled up over his palm and ready. He pulls on a grin, like he always wears when he’s preparing to beat his brothers at something, though today it doesn’t seem to fit quite right on his face.

“Alright. Rock paper scissors shoot!”

He’ll go with scissors.
unclenotapervert: (127)

[personal profile] unclenotapervert 2025-01-13 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Madoka doesn't have much of a concept of personal space, either. But that's luckily not too relevant so far.

"Not a problem. I'm not much for crowds, either, so I get it. Keiichirou usually has to be my bodyguard for the whole episode when I do have to go out to events in public. This place is a hassle, but at least there's spaces where I can interact with a few of them instead of a dozen."

He hums a bit, thinking.

"So, is that a cosplay? I noticed the leathery feel. It's really well done."
faceguy: (these desperate times)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Despite the circumstances and his current mood, Leo can't help but grin a little bigger, some of his normal cockiness peeking through. A little thrill at getting the win, even if it's for something so pointless in the long run.

"Sometimes it pays not to think so much," he says, giggling to himself as he reaches over and pokes Donnie's forehead with one of the prongs of his "scissors". Then he scrambles back before he can face retaliation, reaching for one of the pink and purple gifts first. He grabs the smaller package, because he's at the age where smaller usually means better.

He gives it a little shake as he lifts it, like he can hear what's inside. The package doesn't make much noise at being shaken, though; all he hears is some shifting around.

"Ooooh, what have we here?" he asks, trying to sound like it's a normal Christmas morning. He rips open the paper with little care, then opens up the box, and...

Stops for a moment, eyes going wide.

Then he reaches in and wordlessly pulls out a Jupiter Jim comic, holding it carefully in his fingers. He didn't expect this.
faceguy: (kiss me just once)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
“It is!” Leo shouts, unable to hide his excitement. He pulls more comics out of the box, five in total - three of them are some of his favorites, though these look like new copies and not their well-read ones from the lair, but the other two…

“We don’t even have these!” he says, voice still loud as he flips one of the last two over for Donnie to see the cover. Two older, rarer comics that are hard to get now. He holds it reverently in his fingers, afraid to crinkle or bend the pages.
faceguy: (i got news for you baby)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Well now we can read them just how they were meant to be read, hermano!" Leo's smile is the most real it's been in awhile now, as he happily picks up the other new comic and flips it over to look at the back, full of old toy advertisements. It's the real thing. "Oh man, I can't believe it! Oh JJ, I've missed you."

He cradles the comics lovingly in his hands. He can't wait to read these. He can't wait to read the old ones, either; even though he knows the stories, it's been a year, now. It'll be almost like new again!
faceguy: (trust us you just fell of the bus baby)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
Leo is still looking at the comics reverently, but when Donnie rips the paper off, he looks up just in time... to see something he never really wanted to see again.

He jerks back, holding the comic in his hands close to his chest, as though he needs to protect it from the presence of Donnie's gift.

"What the heck!? Is that Skully!?"

Why is it here!?
faceguy: (i guess payback is)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
That's true, and Leo can't let anything happen to his comics. They're his precious...

He leans forward over his knees and gives the legs of the action figure a gentle poke. Yep, it's real. This is crazy...

"Sooo... what do we do?" He looks up at Donnie. "Do we... smash it again?"

Would that break the time stream or something?
faceguy: (your weapon of choice)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
Donnie makes some good points. Leo gently lifts it, turning it around in his hands. He keeps expecting something to happen, but it remains a normal, if slightly macabre, teakettle.

He sets it back down again. "I guess you're right. I mean, Dad was just using it to make tea, so it's harmless as long as it's like this. I think."

He hasn't seen anything in his time to contradict that, anyway.

He looks back at his own other package warily. "Well... at least we got the comics."
faceguy: (i guess payback is)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
Right... It's his turn now.

Leo tries to give a reassuring smile as he pulls over the significantly larger present, once again in pink and purple. He tears off the wrapping paper with less fervor this time, then opens the box, and...

"What... what is this?"

He stares at it a moment, before reaching in and pulling out a bulky, robotic arm. Though, once he realizes that's what it is, his eyes go wide.

"What... What!? What is this!? What does this mean!?"
faceguy: (show some skin and would be catch it)

[personal profile] faceguy 2025-01-13 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
The fact that it looks a little too much like Raph's arm is not lost on Leo. But why would they give this to him? What is its significance to Leo? It's future significance?

Leo stares at the arm for a long time, then looks back up at Donnie.

"Am I going to lose my arm?!"

Or is Raph going to lose his arm...? Leo isn't sure which is worse.

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