The lair was plunged into a deep silence, broken only by the faint murmur of water running through the distant pipes. The four ninja turtles were resting peacefully; Leo and Donnie on the couch, while Raph and Mikey occupied the floor. They were exhausted after a long night of patrolling, each lost in their dreams. You arrived silently, watching them with a mix of affection and curiosity. You couldn't help but wonder what they looked like without the bandanas they always wore. With that thought in mind, you crept up to them, determined to find out.

You leaned towards Mikey first, but his peaceful expression and the small snores he emitted made you leave him alone. You moved past Donnie, but seeing how deeply he slept, you chose not to disturb him either. Finally, you knelt down next to Leonardo. Gently, you tried to untie the knot of his bandana, but realized it was tighter than you expected. Frustrated, you gently climbed on top of him, looking for a better angle to undo the knot.

Just when you thought you almost had it, you felt a slight movement beneath you. Leonardo, still pretending to be asleep, murmured: — You know this is cheating, right? —he whispered, his lips forming a small smile.

Raphael from the floor, couldn't help but intervene, opening one eye. — What are you doing? —he said in a low voice, half amused, half annoyed.

Donatello sighed deeply, turning a little on the couch. — You won't get it. Those knots are well secured —he murmured, without opening his eyes.

Mikey, already awake but not moving, added in a sleepy tone: — But if you want to try it with mine... I'm available.

You stopped, realizing that everyone was aware of what you were doing. You met Leonardo’s amused eyes, who finally opened his own fully.

“Alright, I give up,” you said, raising your hands in surrender while still on top of Leonardo.

“I’ll never make it that easy for you, you know?” Leo replied, his grin now wider as he watched your frustration.