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I have no control over how he reacts to things, and you know that, Leo.

[If he had that kind of control they wouldn't be in this situation! Also maybe the disappointment gets to him, but it's very brief.

Also, that sounds a lot like asking for empathy from him Leo.]

I am very aware, but, I expect you to be aware of how much he looks up to you and cares about your dumb ass. [He'll start throwing shit again, don't test him.]

Remember you're actually the adult, since you bring it up plenty about the teen versions of us come up at all.

Well he shouldn't. [If Leo starts throwing shit again, Donnie will use his ninpo to toss his brother out on his ass.]

That's different and you know it.

You can't control how he feels about you, nor can he control what your reactions are Donnie. I'm telling you, bluntly, plainly, no frills or delicateness. He's your only nephew, and you've made him afraid of you.

Tell me how it's different.

[He just lets out a little disgruntled noise at that first bit.]

It's different because of everything that happened to us that hasn't happened to them.

It doesn't mean they wouldn't make the same choices we did if put in those situations. They're us, Donnie. Just slightly to the left.

Somehow I doubt they would, but whatever helps you feel better about being around them, Leo.

Donnie, I'm not exactly showing up and hanging out with the damn kids. [He says with a frustrated sign.] They're us. They're us with better prospects and time.

If the situations were reversed, I'd help an older version of you, or at least try.

あなたは一人じゃない [His Japanese is less clumsy these days. Far more practiced, even if he hasn't spoken it since Usagi's death.] Remember?

[Uuuuuugh, especially with Leo whipping out that phrase. He doesn't mean too, but he does roll his eyes a little.]

Yeah, yeah. Can't really forget it, after all.

If you can't forget it, maybe try to keep it in mind. Keep it in mind as to why Casey keeps trying, why the teens would want to help.

All we ever have is each other. You know?

I know, but. There's also knowing when something is a worthless endeavor, Leo.

Us trying to help you isn't a 'worthless endeavor', you fucking idiot. [He will throw hands again-]

You can't handle everything by yourself.

If you weren't needing to stay still right now I'd slap you. [Even though he doesn't feel like fighting right now.]

I can certainly find a solution that isn't the nuclear option, Leo.

Go ahead and slap me, might as well! [He will be a pain in the ass.]

Your option so far has been telling us to go away while you wither away in a lab. How is that not the nuclear option. [He gives a frustrated sigh, starting to push himself to stand. Ready to smack Donnie if he takes a swing with a improvised weapon.]

I'm just asking you to actually let us help! Even if it's keeping us in the damn loop!

Oh my god.

[Proof of how annoyed he is, he didn't use the family ohmigosh. And if Leo is trying to get up? So will he.]

I'm not withering away, for one. And if anything changes I'll tell you, now stop fucking moving.

Yeah, not yet, but you sure know how bad it gets later. [Moving sucks, 0/10. Leonardo is trying to not mess up the resin as he tries to just stay standing on his feet.]

I'm trying to leave, so I don't mess up your lab any worse.

The resin isn't set, so you're not going anywhere! [And he is stumbling to get Leo to sit his ass back down, anything else?

Forgotten to make sure his stupid, stupid brother doesn't split his chest open.]

Oh my god- [Both of them are at a fun level of annoyed.]

I can go lay down on the ground or something out of your way. [He'll likely try swatting Donnie away, but he is easy enough to push back into the seat.]

No, you're going to sit your ass do-- [Woop, Donnie is more wobbly than he thought, so he has to brace himself on the table.]

Just. Sit. Please. [He's actually pleading with that please.]

For once won't any of you listen to me?

[Leonardo opens his mouth and closes it. He settles back in his seat. He listens and does not move from where he's planted his ass.]

I feel like I could ask you the same damn question, Donnie.

I listen, but it would help if you weren't saying nonsense!

[He brings his other hand up to his forehead, he's so hot it's ridiculous, that now he's shivering on top of everything else.]

You think everything I've ever said was nonsense. [He argues back, but swallows up any other commentary.]

If I sit down, you sit down.

[They are at a stalemate.]

If I really thought that? I would've left when you became leader of the resistance. [Just said so matter of factly, as well. When that happened Donnie really didn't have much of an investment outside of his brothers.

As to sitting? Not happening, he shall just lean harder on the table!]

You literally don't like anyone besides us. I'm your dumdum. [He bats back, aware their family is more than a little clingy.]

If you fall over, I won't be able to get you back up that easy.

[An annoyed huff at all of that.]

I'm fine, I have the table. You're worse off than me anyway.

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