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Hooo boy, this bio is a bit of a long one, but I have a lot of headcanons regarding Raph in particular!

Name: Raphael
Nickname/s: Raph, Raphie, Raphie-poo (by anyone that wants to annoy him...usually Mikey)
Age: 21
Height: 5"11
Skin: Rich green
Eye Colour: light amber
Personality: Tough, aggressive, grumpy, loving, protective, strong, complex, family-oriented, troubled, hardened, emotional, loyal, compassionate, courageous, self-sacrificing, thoughtful, strategic, headstrong, stoic.
Bio: You know the story- up until meeting the girls, that is. Raph was still getting used to no longer being the Nightwatcher. He didn't regret giving it up, but he did miss it sometimes. However this didn't stop him from sneaking out in disguise often, just to go for a night ride on his bike. That is one thing he refused to part with. When the girls first arrived, he wasn't happy with them being in his home. He didn't trust them as far as he could throw them (although he imagined he could throw them pretty far). He was very suspicious of them. How convenient was it that two attractive mutant girls around their age just happened to be found in a nearby drain pipe? They had met two other mutant girls before at different times- and both left their lives as quickly as they'd entered. He was never that close with Venus, but Mona...he had trouble forgiving her for leaving when she did.
But May and Cleo did stay. And eventually, Raph actually began to warm up to them bit by bit. Though he still didn't know quite what to make of them, especially given their suspicious circumstances, he couldn't help but trust them. Many nights he would wake up after everyone had gone to bed, taking one of the girls for a ride on the back of his bike. Cleo found it thrilling and exhilarating and would laugh in joy. And Raph loved hearing her laugh. May would squeal in fear, clenching around Raph's waist as tight as she could, burying her face into his shell the entire time. Raph would stir her up sometimes doing wheelies and jumps, and when the whole thing was over he'd watch humorously as May would stumble about with her knees shaking, inevitably falling into his arms. And Raph loved the attention, from both of them. May acted like it wasn't true, but her attraction to him was clear. He found her watching him work out plenty of times when she thought he wasn't looking. If he ever did try to call her out on it she's simply blush and avert her gaze elsewhere. Cleo woild watch him too, when she wasn't training herself, though she never tried to hide it. May was fun to hang out with. Raph loved to stir her up until she was furious with him, or scare her half to death, but their friendship never became more than light flirtations at best. Something just wasn't there.
But with Cleo, Raph could have fun with playful banter or teasing, of course, but he found himself opening up to her. He could tell her anything, and she would always listen, never judge. When he told her about all his pain and trauma, she held his hands with hers and listened with a caring smile. So many times he wanted to kiss her, or tell her how he felt, but he could never bring himself to. He refused to do anything about it once it was apparent that Cleo had chosen Mikey. Though he'd be lying if the thought had never crossed his mind to just sweep her away on his bike once more, and tell her exactly how he felt. But he could never do that to Mikey.
Eventually, May confronted Raph about it. "Cleo and everyone else might not see it, but I see how you look at her. How you talk about her. Hell, I've heard you mumble her name in your sleep once!" May wasn't as calming a prescence as Cleo, but who else could he talk to about this? So Raph sat down with May and told her that she was right, but he wasn't going to do anything about it. May agreed it was a good idea, but quickly showed concern for his emotional state. "Maybe you need to get away from here for a bit? Have a Cleo-free zone?" she'd said.
"Oh yeah, I'll just fly up to the Bahamas for a lil' vacay." Raph has snorted back sourly, earning a narrowed stare from May. Though he did think about it. A lot. He allowed himself to be consumed by the thought of running away, getting out of New York City for a while. After all, Leo had done it before, so why couldn't he?
Over the years, the gang had many ups and downs: Learning the truth behind the girls' kidnapping and mutations, seeing the look on Cleo's face when she realised she'd never be human again. Spending time with April, Casey and the gang at Casey's old farmhouse, playing capture the flag and being tackled by Cleo on accident. Seeing her face so close to his with that stupid crooked smile of hers and her goofy accent...coming back home. Having missions with his brothers and the girls. Working as a family unit, helping to train the girls and watching them grow and learn. Watching horror movies and laughing at how dumb they were with Cleo while Mikey screamed and cowered against her, fighting off hundreds, thousands of bad guys...fighting Bishop for the last time. Watching something in Cleo snap as she beat the living daylights out of him, leaving him bloody and broken within an inch of his life. Not hearing or seeing her for days after that. Spending nights in pairs searching for her. Going out on his own after just in case. Seeing Cleo finally come home and head straight into Mikey's arms, then going to Splinter's Dojo for a private talk. Things slowly getting better, everyone returning to normal again, fighting the bad guys as usual, doing stupid stuff like testing whatever new contraption Donnie had come up with...hearing May scream for help when she found Splinter's small body unconscious at the crack of dawn. Learning Splinter was sick. Watching Splinter- their father pass away. Helping contribute to the construction of a small shrine dedicated to him where his ashes were placed, along with several choice family photos. The girls planning a small funeral, in which Casey and April came as well. Choking when it was his turn to speak. The feeling of Cleo's hand as she took his and helped him read his eulogy. Finding himself talking to Splinter's ashes. Deciding to finally leave for a while, alone. Going to Mexico for a few months. Sending postcards to the others back home. Missing them all. Grieving. Coming home to the best welcome party. Finding himself smiling for the first time in months. Hugging everyone-even Leo. Swearing he'll never leave again. Feeling happier.

Other facts:

- Is a bit self conscious about his height. Even though he's not the shortest in the family, he still hates that Donnie is taller than him.
- Loved his family to bits already, but grew closer and more open after Splinter died.
- Often worries if Splinter would be proud of him
- Considers Cleo his best friend
- Still has a thing for Mona, even though he resented her leaving. They never quite ended up in a full blown relationship as Mona likes to travel the globe, only dropping in unannounced when she feels like it.
- Still feels Cleo is "the one that got away" but it bothers him a lot less now
- Raph is actually a pretty good cook, and could give Mikey a run for his money. He prefers to make meals rather than bake, though
- Has multiple scars all over his body from different fights. The ones on his face, however, were from Karai, many years ago.
- Is the stockiest in the whole group. Almost all muscle that boy is (thiccboi)
- His bedroom walls are covered with spraypaint art he did himself- he is actually quite a talented tagger. Every now and then he'll tag around the city.
- Finds it hard to relate to Donnie, but managed to find a middle ground with him after Splinter passed on. He often helps with Donnie's experiements, even if he thinks they're stupid.
- Watched A Star Is Born for a group movie night (May picked), completely bawled his eyes out yet denies it. Everyone saw it and won't let him forget it. He is often taunted by someone walking past him and singing lines from I'll Never Love Again.
- Has a high sex drive, but is completely and utterly unattracted to humans. Wishes he could have porn of "mutant hotties" as he calls it.
- Straight, but not narrow. He was one of the first ones Mikey came out to, and has always been completely supportive, even though he already knew (Mikey didn't hide his bisexuality well)
- Claims to hate Klunk and Clink, but has been spotted several times cuddling them and giving them treats. Denies it.
- Bought a second motorcycle helmet for his night rides with the girls.
- Has literally tested how far he can throw the girls once. Ended up with Cleo in an arm cast for over a month, and some bent antennae. May received a concussion and a fractured ankle. She still hasn't quite forgiven Raph for that ordeal.
- Changes the flowers at Splinters shrine weekly. Denies doing so.
- Took up smoking for a while- ended up quitting when the others all banded together with spray bottles anytime he lit up.
- Agreed to let Mikey tattoo him someday. Knows he'll probably regret it.

Description
Hooo boy, this bio is a bit of a long one, but I have a lot of headcanons regarding Raph in particular!

Name: Raphael
Nickname/s: Raph, Raphie, Raphie-poo (by anyone that wants to annoy him...usually Mikey)
Age: 21
Height: 5"11
Skin: Rich green
Eye Colour: light amber
Personality: Tough, aggressive, grumpy, loving, protective, strong, complex, family-oriented, troubled, hardened, emotional, loyal, compassionate, courageous, self-sacrificing, thoughtful, strategic, headstrong, stoic.
Bio: You know the story- up until meeting the girls, that is. Raph was still getting used to no longer being the Nightwatcher. He didn't regret giving it up, but he did miss it sometimes. However this didn't stop him from sneaking out in disguise often, just to go for a night ride on his bike. That is one thing he refused to part with. When the girls first arrived, he wasn't happy with them being in his home. He didn't trust them as far as he could throw them (although he imagined he could throw them pretty far). He was very suspicious of them. How convenient was it that two attractive mutant girls around their age just happened to be found in a nearby drain pipe? They had met two other mutant girls before at different times- and both left their lives as quickly as they'd entered. He was never that close with Venus, but Mona...he had trouble forgiving her for leaving when she did.
But May and Cleo did stay. And eventually, Raph actually began to warm up to them bit by bit. Though he still didn't know quite what to make of them, especially given their suspicious circumstances, he couldn't help but trust them. Many nights he would wake up after everyone had gone to bed, taking one of the girls for a ride on the back of his bike. Cleo found it thrilling and exhilarating and would laugh in joy. And Raph loved hearing her laugh. May would squeal in fear, clenching around Raph's waist as tight as she could, burying her face into his shell the entire time. Raph would stir her up sometimes doing wheelies and jumps, and when the whole thing was over he'd watch humorously as May would stumble about with her knees shaking, inevitably falling into his arms. And Raph loved the attention, from both of them. May acted like it wasn't true, but her attraction to him was clear. He found her watching him work out plenty of times when she thought he wasn't looking. If he ever did try to call her out on it she's simply blush and avert her gaze elsewhere. Cleo woild watch him too, when she wasn't training herself, though she never tried to hide it. May was fun to hang out with. Raph loved to stir her up until she was furious with him, or scare her half to death, but their friendship never became more than light flirtations at best. Something just wasn't there.
But with Cleo, Raph could have fun with playful banter or teasing, of course, but he found himself opening up to her. He could tell her anything, and she would always listen, never judge. When he told her about all his pain and trauma, she held his hands with hers and listened with a caring smile. So many times he wanted to kiss her, or tell her how he felt, but he could never bring himself to. He refused to do anything about it once it was apparent that Cleo had chosen Mikey. Though he'd be lying if the thought had never crossed his mind to just sweep her away on his bike once more, and tell her exactly how he felt. But he could never do that to Mikey.
Eventually, May confronted Raph about it. "Cleo and everyone else might not see it, but I see how you look at her. How you talk about her. Hell, I've heard you mumble her name in your sleep once!" May wasn't as calming a prescence as Cleo, but who else could he talk to about this? So Raph sat down with May and told her that she was right, but he wasn't going to do anything about it. May agreed it was a good idea, but quickly showed concern for his emotional state. "Maybe you need to get away from here for a bit? Have a Cleo-free zone?" she'd said.
"Oh yeah, I'll just fly up to the Bahamas for a lil' vacay." Raph has snorted back sourly, earning a narrowed stare from May. Though he did think about it. A lot. He allowed himself to be consumed by the thought of running away, getting out of New York City for a while. After all, Leo had done it before, so why couldn't he?
Over the years, the gang had many ups and downs: Learning the truth behind the girls' kidnapping and mutations, seeing the look on Cleo's face when she realised she'd never be human again. Spending time with April, Casey and the gang at Casey's old farmhouse, playing capture the flag and being tackled by Cleo on accident. Seeing her face so close to his with that stupid crooked smile of hers and her goofy accent...coming back home. Having missions with his brothers and the girls. Working as a family unit, helping to train the girls and watching them grow and learn. Watching horror movies and laughing at how dumb they were with Cleo while Mikey screamed and cowered against her, fighting off hundreds, thousands of bad guys...fighting Bishop for the last time. Watching something in Cleo snap as she beat the living daylights out of him, leaving him bloody and broken within an inch of his life. Not hearing or seeing her for days after that. Spending nights in pairs searching for her. Going out on his own after just in case. Seeing Cleo finally come home and head straight into Mikey's arms, then going to Splinter's Dojo for a private talk. Things slowly getting better, everyone returning to normal again, fighting the bad guys as usual, doing stupid stuff like testing whatever new contraption Donnie had come up with...hearing May scream for help when she found Splinter's small body unconscious at the crack of dawn. Learning Splinter was sick. Watching Splinter- their father pass away. Helping contribute to the construction of a small shrine dedicated to him where his ashes were placed, along with several choice family photos. The girls planning a small funeral, in which Casey and April came as well. Choking when it was his turn to speak. The feeling of Cleo's hand as she took his and helped him read his eulogy. Finding himself talking to Splinter's ashes. Deciding to finally leave for a while, alone. Going to Mexico for a few months. Sending postcards to the others back home. Missing them all. Grieving. Coming home to the best welcome party. Finding himself smiling for the first time in months. Hugging everyone-even Leo. Swearing he'll never leave again. Feeling happier.

Other facts:

- Is a bit self conscious about his height. Even though he's not the shortest in the family, he still hates that Donnie is taller than him.
- Loved his family to bits already, but grew closer and more open after Splinter died.
- Often worries if Splinter would be proud of him
- Considers Cleo his best friend
- Still has a thing for Mona, even though he resented her leaving. They never quite ended up in a full blown relationship as Mona likes to travel the globe, only dropping in unannounced when she feels like it.
- Still feels Cleo is "the one that got away" but it bothers him a lot less now
- Raph is actually a pretty good cook, and could give Mikey a run for his money. He prefers to make meals rather than bake, though
- Has multiple scars all over his body from different fights. The ones on his face, however, were from Karai, many years ago.
- Is the stockiest in the whole group. Almost all muscle that boy is (thiccboi)
- His bedroom walls are covered with spraypaint art he did himself- he is actually quite a talented tagger. Every now and then he'll tag around the city.
- Finds it hard to relate to Donnie, but managed to find a middle ground with him after Splinter passed on. He often helps with Donnie's experiements, even if he thinks they're stupid.
- Watched A Star Is Born for a group movie night (May picked), completely bawled his eyes out yet denies it. Everyone saw it and won't let him forget it. He is often taunted by someone walking past him and singing lines from I'll Never Love Again.
- Has a high sex drive, but is completely and utterly unattracted to humans. Wishes he could have porn of "mutant hotties" as he calls it.
- Straight, but not narrow. He was one of the first ones Mikey came out to, and has always been completely supportive, even though he already knew (Mikey didn't hide his bisexuality well)
- Claims to hate Klunk and Clink, but has been spotted several times cuddling them and giving them treats. Denies it.
- Bought a second motorcycle helmet for his night rides with the girls.
- Has literally tested how far he can throw the girls once. Ended up with Cleo in an arm cast for over a month, and some bent antennae. May received a concussion and a fractured ankle. She still hasn't quite forgiven Raph for that ordeal.
- Changes the flowers at Splinters shrine weekly. Denies doing so.
- Took up smoking for a while- ended up quitting when the others all banded together with spray bottles anytime he lit up.
- Agreed to let Mikey tattoo him someday. Knows he'll probably regret it.