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[neonleon]

[He knows. And he knows nothing he says will convince Donnie he's all right when he really is.]

So? What're we waiting for? [Gonna swish them a quick portal to the bridge.]

[othellovonryan]

[Probably not. Especially with the price of not being concerned before-]

I assumed giving them a moment.

[But through the portal!!!]

Hunter? Guard?

[pyrighteous]

[ Both blonds look up at that. Guard still looks pale and weak, sprawled on the ground and exhausted, but Hunter looks much stronger than he did when he was drowning in the muck. He’s still faintly glowing with residual ninpo.

Hunter levers himself up with a gold staff topped with a set of cardinal wings. Not Flapjack; more of a fusion with the artificial staff design. ]

We’re - we’re over here. We’re okay.

[ A groan from Guard. ]

Okay well Guard is super sore after all of that, but he’s not hurt.

[neonleon]

[Relief. He's relieved they're both all right.

He smiles as they approach, nudging Donnie a little.]

Good, I'd be mad if we went through all that and you got hurt anyway.

[othellovonryan]

[Calling him out on his affection desires. Rude.]

[BUT! He wants!]

[So he will stumbled forward, looking them over, before pulling Hunter into a hug.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Oh. Hugs are good. Hunter gladly hugs Donnie right back, then looks at Leo. ]

You coming too?

[neonleon]

[That gets one blink before he smiles a little and gets right on in there. Hugs for his brothers.]

[othellovonryan]

Guard, you should be here to if this is a group hug.

[pyrighteous]

[ Guard groans from the ground. ]

Only if you bring it down here.

[neonleon]

Can do!

[Guess who's floppin down. And gets one of Guard's arms over his shoulder to start lifting him to sit up.]

[othellovonryan]

[Donnie will help in these efforts, helping pull Hunter down to meet Leo and Guard halfway up.]

We're glad you guys are okay.

[pyrighteous]

[ The two grimwalkers wind up sandwiched between the turtle brothers, Guard scowling and Hunter just a bit shy about it. Both are pleased, though.

Hunter speaks up. ]

Yeah. It was - awful in there. Not being able to break out or do anything to stop him.

[neonleon]

[Hahaaaa can't hide that pleased feeling from him, Guard, no one can resist a turtlepile hug.]

I bet. It's gone now so you don't have to worry about it again.

[othellovonryan]

[Donnie's been scowling in turtlepiles for years, Guard really can't compete.]

You're safe now. You're in control.

[pyrighteous]

[ SHUT UP YOU'RE NOT HIS REAL BROTHERS

Which is to say Guard sighs and submits to the pile. And Hunter nods. ]

Thank you. Both of you.

[neonleon]

Hey.

[Gives Hunter and Guard both a gentle squeeze.]

It's what we do. We look out for our friends and family.

[othellovonryan]

[KEEP TELLING YOURSELF THAT, GUARD.]

That's right. We'll always be there for you two. [Going to pat Guard's head and squeeze Hunter.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter gives them both a watery smile. Sniffles a bit. ]

You - you should probably get back, right?

[ Before he breaks down into tears, ]

[neonleon]

Probably?

[Looking at Don. This is your rodeo, sir, he just came along to help.]

[othellovonryan]

I think we should get you up to the top first, just in case.

Guard, do you mind robo Raph staying here until I pass out? Just in case there's more trouble. In theory, I could feel it if he goes out before I sleep.

[JUST]

[TO BE SURE]

[pyrighteous]

[ Guard eyes Robo Raph but ... ]

Yeah, sure. Why not. We've had worse.

[ A shiver from Hunter. ]

Belos is SO much worse.

[neonleon]

Agreed, he's worse.

[One more squeeze hug for them both before he starts pulling away, but keeps one hand on Hunter's shoulder.]

Up then out, huh?

[othellovonryan]

Absolutely.

[He will pull back, looking to Raph.] Keep Guard company. Protect him if anything tries to attack. [Robot Raph gives a thumbs up.]

[He looks to Hunter.] Just like last time, right? Feel for that connection to Flapjack and others and follow it out.

[pyrighteous]

[ Guard again eyes Robo Raph, but ... ]

I should be the one doing the protecting.

[ But it's Belos so. No arguments. Anyway!

Hunter nods, looking up at the clearing sky. ]

... I can do that. Yeah. On the count of three?

[ He puts one hand on Leo's shoulder in return, then reaches one out for Donnie? ]

[neonleon]

[He looks from Hunter up to the sky. Holds one hand out for Donnie too, nods.]

One.