[Leonardo listens to that, the slow explanation of what Donnie 'needs' to do, what has to be done to him, for him. And it's more than any of them have ever needed. But as much as in his own head as he's been, he's been trying to not so he can see that downward direction his brother is going.
And it's - No. No, he's not letting that happen. He reaches initially for Donatello's arm, gently placing a hand on it, easy if he wants to swat it away. But if he doesn't, Leo will gently tug him into the loosest hug he can manage, arm trembling from the effort. Just a hug. A hug.
He's already had to comfort Raph and Mikey, he's put on the stoic front for Dad and Casey. Donnie needs him to be okay too. So... so he will be.]
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And it's - No. No, he's not letting that happen. He reaches initially for Donatello's arm, gently placing a hand on it, easy if he wants to swat it away. But if he doesn't, Leo will gently tug him into the loosest hug he can manage, arm trembling from the effort. Just a hug. A hug.
He's already had to comfort Raph and Mikey, he's put on the stoic front for Dad and Casey. Donnie needs him to be okay too. So... so he will be.]