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[Oh god, Leo's having a bout of insomnia and it's looping. Not that Donnie has connected this just yet, he will once he finds his brother but for now he's just worried.]

Hey, nothing is going to happen if you sleep okay? I'll make sure of that.

So what is around you so I can find you and we can get you some sleep?

other lil donnies.

smoll.

friend.

grass?

bench.

pizza house. house of pizza.

cant sleep cant

Okay that... Actually is useful.

[Since there aren't like a ton of pizza places around, let alone near where one can find snails, so Donnie is off to find his brother.

Again.]

[Unlike last time, Leo isn't menacing an ice cream parlor. He's just laid out in the grass, laptop nearby as he pats snails.

He's shaking slightly whilst doing so, but he can't quite seem to stop doing that.

When he sees Donnie, he tries to sit up, and falls backwards with a tired sound. He stays where he has fallen, just basking next to his collection of snail.]

Dee, look, I found them.

[He sounds absolutely croaky.]

Edited (LAST EDIT I SWEAR) 2023-02-22 00:50 (UTC)

[He rolls up to where Leo is, laptop tucked under an arm too, and he can't help but roll his eyes at the sight.

But is also glad Leo isn't menacing anyone this loop, that's one small blessing. Although the shaking is concerning and how croaky Leo sounds.]

Uh-huh. Come on, we're going home.

[And he is holding out his free hand towards Leo for his brother to take so they can go home, and he can try to force Leo to sleep.]

[Leo just pets the top of a snail's shell overly carefully, aware enough of his strength.

But... the snails, Dee! The snails! [He tries sitting up again before just falling back over. He lays a clawed hand against his chest with a gusty exhale.

He lays there seeming to... just instantly zone out.]

Edited 2023-02-22 03:03 (UTC)

The snails will be there after you sleep.

[And even though Leo is zoned out? Donnie is going to try his best to try and pull his twin to his feet now. If need be he will sit Leo's butt onto his skateboard and push the other turtle home, darn it.]

[Leo is absolutely dead weight for a moment until he seems to snap back into himself, flailing a little.

Good news; he managed to get to his feet.

Bad news; he's absolutely alarmed about something.]

What- what happened?

[Okay Leo's on his feet but also very loopy, so Donnie is just going to be as patient as he can be right now.]

What happened is you need to go home and sleep, in a bed and not in the dirt with snails, Leo.

[Leo is swaying in place, his gaze darting around uncertainly.] But... something... home? Happening, something is-?

[He can't get the thought together at all, he makes a frustrated noise, grabbing at his face. His brain is cycling rapidly between what could and couldn't happen, and he's struggling to pin down something.] I don't wanna- happen, it can't!

[Deep breath, Donnie. As he reaches out to hold Leo by the shoulders.]

Yes, something is going to happen tonight at the apartments. But I'm going to do what I can to stop it, and if not I'll make sure you're safe first, Leo. But you've got to sleep.

[He's also resisting the urge to just. Shake and or slap Leo right now.]

Been- trying! [He veers sharply into frustration.] Can't- can't- been- trying!

[He tries to wiggle out of Donnie's hold feeling a million miles away from his own body again. Like he's been ejected from it. Even his voice feels like it isn't his own.] Couldn't sleep- yesterday!

[Leo's wiggling just makes Donnie tighten his hold on his twin, and maybe he shakes Leo a little.]

Yeah, your insomnia. I know. But this is a... Bad case of it, and wouldn't it help more to sleep someplace safer than outside in the dirt?

[The shaking doesn't ground Leo, just makes his gaze seem a little more distant.]

No, no- I can't- going to happen- I need to- keep moving.

[This is getting frustrating, and he can't imagine how bad it is for Leo.]

No, you don't. You need to stop.

Have- to find out why, need to know. Have to know. [Leo keeps trying to find the source of the loop, but gets sidetracked since he can't keep his thoughts properly on track.

His swaying becomes something more purposeful, slow rocking as he wraps his arms around himself to self-soothe.]

No, you don't! [Donnie snaps at Leo, anger finally showing while Leo rocks.]

You need to sleep, that's more important right now.

[He curls more into himself, gritting his teeth as the frustration boils over. He snarls at Donnie, barring all of his teeth in the process.]

It won't matter! Not- not when- it keeps happening! Need to stop it!

[And Donnie will growl right back, baring his own fangs at Leo as he drops his hands to his sides. Balling his hands into fists.]

No, you don't! Yeah, it keeps happening, but there are people other than you who are trying to stop it. Like me, so trust me!

[Leo growls back, shaking his head back and forth just making himself dizzy in the process. His body stumbles back, whilst Leo feels like he's just watching everything happen.

Is that even him? Is that his body? When did he start looking like this? Why does he look like that? What is wrong with him?]

Trusting you- to protect apartments! I can't- I'm- [His gaze keeps just bouncing off of Donnie entirely.]

[Oof, he's not sure what Leo means exactly but the meaning he does take from his brother's words is not a good one.

As he looks hurt by those words, as his wings twitch a little as he grits his teeth.]

So... You don't trust me?

[That absolutely grinds Leo to a halt.

The hurt on his brother's face feels worse than an actual punch. He staggers a little, almost feeling like he was dropped back into his body.]

I trust you.

[His voice is still hoarse, rough at the edges.] Scared. Don't want to forget anymore.

[The words... Are not reassuring, as he hunches up into himself.

Especially Leo saying he's scared of forgetting.]

Then trust me to like... If you forget something I'll remind you? But for now you've got to sleep.

Don't want... to get in the way. You're- helping.

[Leo can tell he messed something up, but he can't quite figure out how to read any social cues right now. He can tell he did Bad. He tries to explain, but he isn't sure how to even explain his thoughts.]

Okay. [He extends a hand.] I believe you.

Edited 2023-02-22 05:35 (UTC)

You're not in the way.

[Donnie is trying to stay calm, considering the situation and how Leo is. He should be more patient but also. He's gone through the loop so many times now and just. Nothing seems to be working and at least he wants to help his brother.

At the hand being offered, his expression softens a little as he takes Leo's hand with his own.]

... Thank you, now... Will you come home and sleep?

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