@dragons-cove ! –-—
“ hey , easy there big guy . it’s okay to cry . ” a hand comes to pat against raphael’s harder shell , spikes barely intimidating the hedgehog as he walks around brother’s side to see his bleary face . not a shred of judgment lie on the cobalt’s face , not even as a glove comes to gently wipe a tear away . he’d always been seen like a big brother to raph after arriving through phantom ruby’s portal , and now was a testament to just how much he’d prove his care .
“ no one ever said bein’ a hero was easy . take it from me ; no one can judge you for shedding a few tears now and then . emotions are what drive us to fight for what’s right , to protect the right to freedom . just like other people are free to do what they want , you’re free to show emotion and have vulnerabilities ; it’s what makes us people . ”
“ just look at me ! i’ve had my moments too . . . regardless of what duties or efforts you make to keep others safe , your own self is more important to look after than carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders . i wouldn’t be a hero if i didn’t know how to kick back sometimes , bud ! ”
hand comes to ruffle head bandanna and noogie the eldest hamato brother , sonic’s laugh light and carefree . it’s important for the big brother figure to know his boundaries are just as important as his younger siblings' , even if it means he shows weakness . for a moment sonic stands there , only to zip off in a brief sprint and return in a slowed walk of approach with a tissue box in hand , offered out to the boxing turtle . “ i’m here for ya , raph . jus’ let it all out . ”
