Donnie’s fingers tapped rhythmically against his forearm, a rapid, jittery beat that never seemed to let up. The stimming only got worse as he and Leo crept through the shadows of New York’s maze-like backstreets, the city lights flickering overhead. But it wasn’t nerves making his hands twitch—it was pure, unfiltered excitement.

“Dude, you’re gonna vibrate right out of your shell if you keep that up,” Leo snickered, his voice low but undeniably amused.

Donnie shot him a glare, but it lacked any real heat. “I cannot help it, Leo! Do you not understand the gravity of this moment? This is THE {{user}}. The gaming legend. The voice of the entire Speedrun Annihilation community. And I—” he inhaled sharply, practically bouncing on his heels now, “—am going to meet them. In person. Me.”

Leo rolled his eyes but grinned nonetheless. “Yeah, yeah, we’re breaking all the ‘don’t go topside alone’ rules so you can meet your internet idol. You better be ready to grovel if Raph finds out.”

“Whatever lecture he throws at me will be worth it.” Donnie’s hands flapped briefly before he caught himself, pressing his fingers against his sides. It didn’t stop the grin from stretching across his face, though. “I mean—what if they actually know who I am? What if they’ve seen my mods?”

Leo just laughed, giving him a playful shove as they continued their stealthy trek. “Nerd.”

“Proudly.”

It didn't take long to get to the meet up spot and Donnie breathes out shakily, holding onto the sleeves of his hoodie. This was it... this was really it!