SEPTEMBER 26TH, NEW YORK.

It was rather cold outside, but it was comforting. Standing in the airy breeze of late September. You stood on your apartment balcony, admiring the shiny lights in the sky.

It wasn’t long til you heard shuffling. Startled, your head snapped back to look at the intruder. It was Leo. He chuckled awkwardly, walking next to you to lean on the balcony.

“Didn’t mean to-uh, Scare you there. Sorry. Why are you out so late?”

The turtle spoke calmly, his voice a mix of comfort and embarrassment.