[The coat is warm, secure, and on the inside, dry. It smells a little, but Leo's more than used to that. It reminds him of a long time ago, when Master Splinter used to hold them tight against his robes, trying to distribute his own body heat into four other creatures. The thought would be comforting if not for a variety of factors. In fact, it's shameful even thinking about his Sensei when he's disobeying him so horribly right now... and right after stupidly snitching about him to a human, too.]
[He doesn't look at Raph the entire way; not even when his brother says those three words. It stings, but Leo knows he probably doesn't mean it. Besides, he deserves it. Leo's felt guilty about stuff before, sure, but right now... he thinks he knows what it's like to hate yourself.]
[Silently, he follows behind the professor, channeling all of his attention into shuffling alongside Raph as smoothly as possible. He should just focus on the fact that he's going to see what it's like beyond a topside alley for the first time in his life. That's really important, so no more slip-ups.]
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[He doesn't look at Raph the entire way; not even when his brother says those three words. It stings, but Leo knows he probably doesn't mean it. Besides, he deserves it. Leo's felt guilty about stuff before, sure, but right now... he thinks he knows what it's like to hate yourself.]
[Silently, he follows behind the professor, channeling all of his attention into shuffling alongside Raph as smoothly as possible. He should just focus on the fact that he's going to see what it's like beyond a topside alley for the first time in his life. That's really important, so no more slip-ups.]