#muse bio: hamato rapheal

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MM Raphael - All Symbol Headcanons please uwu

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I love this little gremlin boy so much. look at his smile pure gremlin uwu from the full trailer we got I knew I would be satisfied with this take on Raph. I can be kind of picky but that's just cause Raph was a character I always loved. I do like that Raph's anger issue was his only character trait least not like all he is about but that they did focus on the fact Raph dose just kind of like to fight in general. I like that he is sort of aware of it though and seems to try and handle it but clearly doesn't know so he turns it towards his more violent tendencies. And dose seem to try and not take it out on people around him. He has anger in him and he's trying which is why I love that he seems to turn towards sports at the end of the movie cause its not often a part of Raphael shows often give much attention to that he loves sports too. I look forward to more from this franchise with my boy ;3; I really just like that you can see for all of the boy they know who they wanna be but havent quite learned who they are.

𝓕 : My muse’s handwriting. (Is it good, bad, difficult to decipher, do they prefer writing by hand or with the help of some form of machine, e.t.c.) 

"I'm not the best with uh spellin, " One of the more stylized writing styles clearly. The boy haven't had proper education for years so I feel they learned a lot from what they saw and Raph liked the subway graffiti they would see when making their way back home and learned to make it his writing style. Raph tries to control his emotions carefully emphasis on tries here of course. Draws attention to himself as seen in a lot of fights he tends not to care much for the whole be stealthy thing when it comes to a fight. Even crowing to get said attention before jumping in. Raph has a more out going personality shown from his large lettering. The gaping in his writing shows Raph enjoys his freedom.

Tends to take being grounded from the surface not well at all and pitting the blame toward Leo. Being able to explore the surface is the only real freedom he had and he dose carry this thought into going to school. Of course the heavy pen pressure come from tension and anger he has. That he doesn't full know the best way to deal with yet. I think having Beep bop and Rock steady however will help a bit but having a friend who gets it will do him even more wonders since they are closer in age. Despite being outgoing the slant of his writing shows Raph is a bit reserved which we see when it comes to April he doesn't talk as much as the other do or did when around her compared to how he is around his brothers even around the other mutants he was a tad more reserved here and there. Or outside of fights. Im pretty positive they will likely be like Splinterson considering Splinter isn't Yoshi but I would be to surprised if they didn't find a way to make use of Hamato for this verse but i'm not changing my tag XD so still under Hamato even if he won't be using that name unless stated he will be Splinterson in MM.

✈ : My muse and  traveling. (If they do it frequently and why, if they never left their home town, e.t.c.)

"Hmm I've been in the sewers, the subway, roof tops shipping yards-" Currently Raphael has only ever been around New York, they have gone to some pretty well know locations like Central Park or Madison Square garden, or stadiums but have yet to ever be out of New York. Of course, he likes the idea of maybe seeing more now that he's able to go to the surface. But hard to say if everyone is still willing to change their tune about Mutants. Even if they have been shown as Hero's this doesn't fully mean everyone and everywhere is ready to accept them or willing.

✿ : My muse and nature. (If they are an ‘outdoorsy type’, like the sound of bird’s singing, if they have never set foot in a forest, e.t.c.) 

"Ehhh I dunno 'bout that. 'ike i'll go I guess if I gotta?"

Despite living in hiding this guy is a pretty much a city guy at heart he is so used to the loud sound of a buzzing and bustling city. But with his wild energy he might love going out to the woods.

☼ : My muse’s first memory. (Where it was, who was with them, how this memory makes them feel, e.t.c.) 

"uh dunno I kind remember stuff as a kid like havin' nightmares and going to pops." I feel Raphael dose vaguely remember the one time Splinter took him and his brothers up to the surface.They seemed young but were able to start their training not long after. Raph sometimes had nightmares about the man that chased after them and would be the one to wake everyone else up and go to Splinter to sleep with. Dad is safe after all ;3;

☙ : My muse’s favourite food. (Bonus: A memory, be it good or bad, associated with said food.)

"Dose bulk up count as a food?"

Course it's pizza, but the bulk up in the crate during their shopping time was funny to me. Of course Raph always remembers the first time Splinter got his hands on a pizza for them. It was some of the first human food they ever tried and the most beautiful thing Raph has ever seen at that time in his life.

♬ : My muse and music. (What type of music they like listening to and in what context, what music they would never listen to, e.t.c.)

"Drake! he's the g.o.a.t!" Raphael likes Rap and R&B the most when it comes to music he dose enjoy Rock and heavy metal as well of course. But his favorite artis is Drake and if he could meet a celebrity he would want it to be Drake. he watched Degrassi solely because he found out Drake acted on that show. He might have a slight crush on the dude but he hasn't really figured that out himself. He also likes DJ Khaled, and Lil Wayne but course hes got his usual go to. He dose like a bit of pop as well here and there. He also will never admit it but some of the stuff Donnie listens to is kind of okay as he would phase it.

↺ : My muse and the past. (Do they live in the past and struggle to let go of past grievances, or move on more easily, is there anything in their past they want to forget, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I sort of do maybe?"

Raphael in a way dose in that he's very aware of the situation he was once in, forever made to hide away from a word he just wants to be part of. Surrounded by the same four faces all his life. It sort of feeds into the little freedom he has and more he'll get. Raphael just wants to be able to meet more people experience things he never got to before all because he never really got to live before, not like how humans do at least. Going to school just being on the top of that list simply because it's such a normal mundane thing but something he thought he never have. That it never even occurred to him that humans themself sometimes aren't all given those same freedoms he thinks they are lucky to have.

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

"Eh not 'ike i got much a bed time? oh guess I do now?" Raph's used to staying up late seeing as it was the only time him and his brothers were able to out and about that Splinter could agree on with at least. So Raphael is far more used to being active at night over during the day going to take a lot is adjusting to the change least during the school week. Raphael likes to be up late still often going to bed late in night school night or not. Getting to sleep can be a bit of struggle so he tries to tire himself out in all the ways they tell you not to like aimlessly using the internet thinking he'll pass out. Sometimes he dose but ends up leaving his phone playing videos because of it. So it's always low on battery.

✧ : My muse and art. (If they have an artistic side or not and why, favourite artist if they have one, e.t.c.) 

"I like the stuff I seen on the streets." I pick his writing style for a reason Raphs a fan of street art, he has watched humans in the cover of the night work on their own street art. Murals, tags and such that they come across the city always tends to catch his eye he thinks it looks cool. When he was learning to write he really wanted to sort of have a style like what he saw. Raph tends to doodle out his name and even brothers names with designs things he thinks fits each of them. Course later hell add another name with some hockey sticks and such. It's far more like graffiti he dose and sticker art. He came across some name tag stickers and will put his stuff on that to slap around the city when him and his brothers would run around for their errands in the past. Usually slapped on to the back of signs, street lights, even some bollards, or billboards. It's mostly either his name "raph" or styled stuff showing Sai.

❃ : My muse and social media. (If the muse is/would be on social media and why/why not, their general opinion on it, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I sort use it?"

Raphael lurked in the past mostly making use of video platforms. He has a bad habit of falling asleep when watching tiktok and sending the videos to his brothers accounts. Once they get into school he will use twitter and snapchat, so to be in contact with some of the friends he's made. but he mostly sticks to texting apps like discord or whatsapp. Raphael just isn't much for social media but it was kind of the only way he could be part of the human world, so he did use it to just watch stuff. Mostly used it to watch dumb videos he found funny or keep track of news of stuff he was interested in. Like following Music Artis he likes.

✉  : My muse and others. (If they social and outgoing or more introverted, and why. If they prefer communicating with others face to face or in written form, e.t.c.). 

"I finally got some human friends so 'hats cool." As I mentioned before Raphael is pretty out going in general, he's not shy or even close to being an intervert himself. But he can be a tad reserved as a person. When it came to meeting and being around April of course he doesn't shy away from talking and answering questions but he dose tend to hang back a tad. When they met superflys crew Raph sort of did the same once the idea of afight was dropped with this reveal. We do see him pretty ecstatic around Beep bop and Rocksteady however but he still seems the most comfortable around his brothers even when at the Dance he's a bit more playful with them. But we can see him being open around the kids hes befriending. He's a friendly person and likely willing to talk to anyone but it takes him a moment to warm up and be more okay with all his sides being shown.

Raph still wants very much to meet someone who just understands him in a way most don't. Raphael knows he has a lot of anger issue to work through and he tries to handle that best he can but it has made him pretty interested in things that come off more violent like things. Sport, horror movies, fighting in general. Raph isn't a bad person or even trying to be intimating well outside a fight of course, but his interest likely will sort of give him a rep in school as a tough kid, scary dog privilege basically. Look big and mean but when you know Raph? once again scary dog privilege hes loyal and pretty loving very outwardly at that.

Why meeting Casey is such a thing. Casey and Raph hold a bit of rivalry since Raph going into school he wants to just try out for every sport the school has to offer. Of course, this meant the hockey team as well. Raph liked the more contact sports like football over soccer so he tried for the team along with another kid. They were both good but the coah wasn't sure who to pick. Raph wasn't fully set on it but this stupid kid picking a fight with him made him a tad petty so they wound up getting into a fight. To which even after going home with a black eye he told Splinter in a very excited manner he had made a friend. Sure Raph has some like friends least kids he could get along with but I feel thats more outta of convince. Casey is the first person he kind of opens up around to with stuff he hasn't with his brothers even. That got long TDLR: Raph can be reversed and def has the aura of a scary dog like a pit bull so people can be a tad turned off from getting too close to him and his over ethuism for certain things. He got some humans hes friendly with who gotten past that but he can be a tad reserved deepening how comfortable he gets with someone else. And much like many dogs like Pits? Hes actually very friendly, and welcoming.

▶ : My muse and level of education. (If the muse has some form of education, what education they perhaps wish they had, e.t.c.). 

"I only now going to school so?"

Anything Raph dose know was taught by splinter or something he abosrd growing up. I don't see him being the best student when it comes to school either. He dose great in subjects like Gym and even art a bit. (I like to think he'll take some art classes) but as for the rest? he'll have some struggles mostly Math and Science courses.

◐ : My muse and animals. (If they like animals and treat them well, do not care for them at all, e.t.c.). 

" uh 'm a turtle?" I think Raph likes animals I feel i've said this with nearly all them so far? i really just think Raph is a cat person. But I feel MM also is pretty big on dogs as well. Which is why I keep saying hes got scary dog privilege haha. Dogs sort of match his energy but cats are nice and calming. I feel he treats them pretty nicely gently and with care knows ya gotta let an animal come to you sort. And when one dose? hes the happiest turtle in the world at that moment uwu

❒ : My muse and gifts. (If they are good/bad at finding gifts, good/bad at receiving gifts, good/bad at wrapping gifts, e.t.c.) 

"ehh I try?"

I think Raph has found things for his brother like if he spots something they might like or related to it? he'll snag it when on their runs.

☘ : My muse’s relation with their family. (If they speak with each other and how much, if they are close or estranged, e.t.c.). 

"I Love them I do jus'..ya know I wanna know others too? nothin' wrong with it?"

Raphael is very much a teen in that part of his life where he's trying to have his own life. Sometimes he can get carried away with it even no that it's something he can have, rather spending time with a friend over his brothers. It's nothing against them at all more him not quite learning that balance yet. But of course his brothers will always be his top priority when it comes down to it. His brothers mean a lot to him and they were his first friends as well. Nothing can ever get between him and them he will feel bad if any of them feel as if that is the case of course.

Raph very much tries to play cool around his brothers pretending he doesn't care but you can see how thats just an act. That he is playing to around his brothers. Sometimes he lets it slip like mentioning he would like to go to school never fully saying why though. Raph is very close to them all though openly joking around with them just being a full dork and getting up into to trouble like messing with Leo's sword and throwing ninja stars around. Despite him sometimes being annoyed with hoe Leo acts and can be you can also see how excited he gets when leo wants to join in on something for once. He gotta be close enough with leo to not be too upset hes playing with his sword. Even leo sort of joins in a bit when they are playing around on the roof. Raph seems to be able to get his brother into messing around.

Like Mikey dose when he tends to start most the jokes they get into even. Raph's clearly older brother side kicks in around them letting Mikey climb on top of him and such. And Raph being quick to jump in to try and help him and Donnie out when they need it that is. Doesn't baby either of them but is for sure there and ready to get in the mix of the danger.

With Donnie his twin uwu never letting this go when I can apply it. He dose pick on them a tad for being a weeb but it is outta of love, luckily anime is more main stream so I doubt Don will have to worry about being picked on for it but if he was? Raph would stand up for them in his own way "Hey he might be a a major dweed for likin' it and he is a major dweeb for likin' it but least he got better thing todo then pick on someone for it" type of sticking up.

He dose try and show some care into what his brothers like but it's cause he really just needs that himself in his life.

He loves Splinter and respects them he dosen't like be grounded but he'll stick to it and not break it even if he grumbles over it. Raph in part dose understand Splinter just looking out for him and his brothers. Sometimes that means he gets grounded or scolded but he dosen't always take it personally more that Splinter dosen't understand to which yeah some bits Splinter dosen't understand. But Raph still dosen't fault them to much for it. Hes still not ready to have a mom though and a tad grossed out on Splinters relationship but it makes him happy so? As for the rest of his family he is getting used to the suddenly abundance he has. He liked having more family around and is closest to Beepbop and Rocksteady, his sort like uncles he can be found with them the most when it comes to the extended part of his family. They sort of get the anger thing and often offer some advice when he's feeling just a tad ganged up on. I like to think they encourage him on his friendship with Casey since they are such an inseparable pair themselves.

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What's the point of this post? Raph and his mental heath uwu have fun! :D

Raphael across the franchise is often shown to have anextiy and I argue many also do have depression as well. Having a lot todo with why he carries himself the way he doss why he buckles under pressure. Why he is so quick to get angry and most importantly way many of the takes seem to have these low energy moments time to time. Ill get more in depth for each of my red boys. under read more cause it'll be a tad long

so 87 raph show and bits taken from the merag comics

03/07 raph the 03 show and 07 movie and any comics that tie into these I also take stuff from the dark horse comics as well for this raph. And a bit of the IDW ones 12 show/comics/some shorts I also take a bit of the idw comics for this raph more so cause they sort of share some common things rise is mostly the show and any stuff i’ve seen from crew and what not.

Over all though you do see Raphael display traits as just part of who he is. This is more for Raph over all under the cut well dive a bit deeper. No I get most this from shows and comics.

- Raph is one of the night owls out of the family (funny considering their life style) he has trouble sleeping mostly why he sneaks out so often to go to the surface once they have that freedom. - Raph displays anxiety symptom in many adaptions especially 2012 and rise

- Feeling numb or isolated, Raph himself even calls himself a lone wolf despite the family dynamic. And often sets himself off on his own.

- Chronic feeling of unhappiness usually cover by the whole always being mad one.

- Feelings of hopelessness or emptiness

-Mood swings raph can be fine one second then losing it the next

1987 Raphael

What this happy Jellybean? yes uwu

I would say he has just general Anxiety from watching a bit here and there lately. When things get a bit too stressful or something causes worry Raph kind of is often more vocal about it all. Even down to like Mikey getting hurt he was the most panicked. High stress situations tend to bring it out with him snapping as well. For 87 though I feel he has more recurrent depression. He just gets a few episodes of major depression. Its something that is a bit reoccurring for Raphael. And sure can be notable he’s far more aggressive and becomes a tad closed off. Seeing how 87 is a bit more open with even physical touching this should be noticeable. he is also a bit more prone to breaking down. Raph isn’t a stranger to crying but when hes dealing with a depression episode? he a tad more likely to lash out and get worked up. Hes not really aware he has depression. Often just says he’s in a mood sometimes they are short and sometimes long and he will be upfront about it. “hmm sorry just in a mood I haven’t slept maybe i’m tried guys.” kind of logic to his who deal. Considering the time mental health wasn’t talked as much so I can see others taking it at face vaule outside his brothers and close friends i wager cause they tend to be a bit more keyed into Raph’s emotional state. He deff seeks to fight more as well so spends a good more time with Casey cause he needs to vent it out. So Casey growing over protective of him? yeah hits him during those episodes.

2003 Raphael

Oh the one who started this headcannon of mine so long ago uwu

This boy has clear anxiety personal I feel all the turtles have forms of PTSD cause they go through shit. Which is what I say Raph has, it gets worse when he and his brothers are in some pretty bad spots. He tends to fine when Leo’s around however I know its slightly stated as a joke but the fact Raph didn’t snap back or hit Mikey says a lot. In Samurai tourist Mikey goes on about all Leo dose for the family and how him being Leo allows them all freedom. Like Raph not having to worry about thinking because Leo thinks for him. Despite himself he relies on Leo to make the hard choices even if he sometimes dissagress with them when he dosen’t though? Raph is a great at what hes asked todo steal them a ride, sneak into places. When Raph is left to think himself? he tends to make poor choices and his anxiety gets the better of him I say city at war shows they since he and Leo are on different sides nearly the whole time. Often this is why he is free to be reckless.

Depression oh this boy has Bipolar Disorder. Its the main reason for his reckless behvior. His mood swings, elevated mood, Anger*, guilt, hopelessness restlessness, self harm, dis organized behavior, excess desire for sex impulsivity and so on and so forth I could go on for Raph with this in truth.

A lot of why he is is because he is dealing with this it’s why when he gose to far into anger it’s like he is a different person in his blind rage. When Raph turly snaps he losses sense of himself. And needs to be grounded back again. Unlike 87 Raph though he dose learn he has depression but he don’t learn that for a good while. He just often is left to think something is wrong with him, and he dosen’t know what it is. He feels what ever it is will hurt those he loves and that how we get into

-2007 im obessed with this movie u-u

Since I write 2007 as a continuation of 03. So In the Raphael prequel comic we see how he got the Nightwatch name and such he took over the mantel from the previous Nightwatcher (I wont spoil this in case people wanna read that comic or whatever this video dose a good job covering it however) This takes place just before Leo leaves however. But they are told he will be so Raph already sulking during this. But this meeting with the previous Nightwatcher happens at the right time for Raphael in a way. Now as I mentioned before Leo is someone Raph look towards for guidance. Despite how they are and how he will fight Leo he respects his brother and will often listen to him and value what he says and thinks. So when leo was sent away? Raphael felt lost. But then he had this as something to latch on to. As the Nightwatcher he could still do good. However his depression got worse Once Leo left thier home slowly became undone, it was a slow change over time and Raph started to feel like it was him who did it. “Home been awful here is awful. Is it me?” He feels this thing that is wrong with him is doing it and wherever he gose it gets worse. He was fine at the start but as leo sort of distance during his trip Raph took it personal like Leo was happier away from them. When he is at home he feels he’s bring eveyone else down Don seems to find a girl who make him happy, Mikey seems to love his job and keeps busy. Splinter seems content. All Raph is doing is bring them all down with him. Slowly he become distinct himself the only thing that he seems to be doing right? is being the nigthwatcher cause all he is doing to everyone else is hurting them. Im sure he lashed out to all his loved one before he fully pushed all away. Small thing being a bit more testy and such and since he isn’t aware of his bi polar disorder just yet? He feels something is just wrong with him u-u One night wehn hes playing Nightwatcher he sees an accident at the docks. And it what kind of made him see his awful solution. He was just going to drag them all down with him Leo was safe and free good for him. But everyone else? Idk when or how he dose get confirmation on his depression likely when he starts trying to patch things up with everyone he dosen’t expect any of them to forgive him. But knowing in part why he got so bad? it helps.And I say after the event sof the movie since by then everyone is sort of recovering from everything is when Raph finally tells people about it not to excuse his behavior no he tells them because he wants them to know hes gonna get better. Its a miracle to him that Donnie forgives him and that hell him and casey even mange to get back together ;3;

2012 Raphael

THIS BOY’S ANEXITY IS BASICALLY CANON IN THIS SHOW! Once more Im saying PTSD hes got some clear truama and truama bait and fuel uwu Raph Dose have an extream fear of bugs which dose count as a type of anxiety primarily though I would say 2012 Raph deals with Panic Disorder, he’s been shown to have panic attack before and they can get so bad he even hallucinates. I feel Raphael in 2012 dose also have Bipolar Disorder much like his 2003 counter part dose. Because he dose match many similar story beats when it comes to his anger issues.And he dose share similar symptoms the recklessness, impulsive, mood swings. His own anger often been seen worse by the team though Leo even pointing out they can’t trust him till he gets his anger under control. And he truly uses his anger as a defense and shield often needs to be snapped out of it because he too can go into blind rage when hes upset enough. He is far more emotionally connected compared to the 03 Raphael being referred to as being sensitive often even it’s because of those mood swings of his. He often has a lot of days where he feels low, he just dosen’t have energy to do anything. He tends to lounge around a lot on those days, he dosen’t mind being around others when he is but it’s kind of easy to notice because he won’t even get mad when having those episodes. Often its why he can be found brooding in the pool of water in the lair. He dosen’t mean to go ‘dark’ as in not as commutative but it happens. He even dose it to his family hell go to trianing but soon as its over hes just back in the water. No he dose know he has these issues, he might not know the exact depression and anxiety but he knows he has these issues. Thing is Raph is very in the mind set of “it’s all in my head, so it’s nothing to worry about.” in other words if I ignore it it never happened uwu. In other words he mentions it but down plays it as being no big deal. Im sure he’s done so with Casey on the days hes down and just wants to like lie around instead of get into trouble. If casey asks hell just says he just not up for it. He not avoiding it persay more feels it not  abig deal and so it shouldn’t be a big deal. His family are likely more aware he has it so he just assume they will know what up so he dosen’t always voice it to them. Dose being a tad clingy to them. Hang around Leo suddenly, may talk to Donnie about whatever they are working on, chills out with mikey willing letting them paint his nails/shell he just wants company more and tend to be needy for attetion those days.

Rise

Now again his anxiety is very clearly shown he has separation anxiety for one. Raph didn’t have enough support or guidance growing up he had to grow up fast for his brothers so they kind of had it but he didn’t. THis has left him to feel insecure and even fearful usualy about if he is doing the right thing for his brothers and by them. HE has a more parental air around him when it comes to them. Hes hard on Leo cause he knows they are holding back and just cruising by. He coddles Donnie a bit because he knows they are bit more sensitive then he lets on and sort of babies Mikey cause he is the youngest and isn’t ready for them to grow up. Its why he freaks out when he is suddenly apart from them. It different when hes aware of it but when he suddenly finds himself lost? he panics. Depression can be hereditary and Splinter clearly has it himself. I feel Raph in rise however more has Atypical Depression, it can increase ones appetite and Raph eats like anything and everything at times. And adds to weight gain (been mentioned at times hes gained weight) He tends to sleep more but keeping to his schedule helps. He also is aware he has depression once more he might not know the type may down play it compared to his fathers own even. He likely told Yvoone he dose get depressed sometimes when she first is around to see that side of him.

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Send Me A Name Meme Thing - The 2k3 Raphael headcanons! Hand them over!! this is a threat!!

Rude threatening me like this u-u but like you these do apply for 2007 as well

Head cannons for my angel though uwu

Some of Raph's fondest memories are from when he and his brothers were just kids. Like playing follow the leader with Leo, pulling pranks with mikey, play fighting with Donnie

Raph started a habit of tearing up Leo’s room when annoyed or upset because Leo dosen’t listen. He still dose this but its a bit more on purpose

out of all his brothers he just find it easier to get along with his twin Donnie. They share things common and often is why it can be easier for Raph

It has a lot to do with why he is just sometimes with Donnie for no real reason, he kind of keeps Raph clam.

Donnie and Raph both struggle with expression feelings where Donnie keeps it in Raph just doesn't know how best to let it out coming across in bursts.

This is why they were able to make up their own way of talking. Sometimes Raph couldn't put words to how he felt when they were talking one day and he just threw his hands around and Donnie took a guess at what he meant and got it right. It built up from there and soon they had a whole way to talk that they can still make use of today.

Seeing how Donnie is just as bad when it comes to talking it seemed to work well for him as well

Raph didn’t so much know right away Donnie was biting cause he was upset he was just mad he got bite so he fought after a few more times he figured it out. It’s not as often to happen now and he questions Donnie when he dose it but helll quick to drag them into the dojo or where to fight.

Because Raph is so close to Donnie it's kind of why he picked up learning how to read people, Donnie is bad about talking about things bugging him but he dose have tells.

Donnie help Raph learn to read, he wasn't the best when it came to learning which annoyed him and made him not even want to try but since Donnie is a bit more patience, so he did put up with trying to learn.

Donnie teaches Raph the fancy words to use for better insults he saves those cause its funny when someone hears him use a four syllable word.

Raph has often stayed up late along with Donnie over going out doing his own thing, he just likes their company. Donnie is someone he can complain to because at best? Donnie will just give him some snarky comment in turn. Which is better over A Leo lecture or Mikey being well Mikey.

Raph learned how to make coffee simply cause of him having late nights with Donnie, Raph himself isn't much for black coffee he like cream and sugar in his own.

Where Donnie has "Raphie" as a distress single Raph has "Donnie" usually opting to call them Don unless other wise. Mostly to ask Donnie to help with a spider he came across. He swears they are going to kill him.

Raph hate's bugs well known its more because he's got a bit of fear of them. Mostly spiders and roaches, he just can't handle the way they crawl and such it just makes his skin crawl.

An old fear from childhood. Bugs are bound to pop up in their home being messy and such well he made it pretty easy for bugs to have the right environment to thrive. He ended up having a bad case of bed bug. He can still recall seeing them pop up as if they multiplied from the his mattress alone.

He hasn't used a mattress as a bed ever since, going with a hammock was the only way Splinter could get Raph to sleep because he refused otherwise.

when that bug breakout happened im sure you know which brother he ran to for help. Donnie uwu.

Raph’s room is basically a second training area for him, he trains almost as much as leo dose but Raph isn’t as caring about forms and such like Leo can be

his shellcycle is is most prized possession and he takes special car of it. Simply cause Donnie made it just for him, likely because Raph expressed an interest in motorcycles and how much he'd love to ride one to donnie more than once. Not like he was trying to suggest anything he honest just got excited and wouldn't talk about anything else for about a week.

calls it his baby uwu

He very much enjoys going on on his own mostly when he got into a fight with someone or ticked off enough or just needs time alone.

He either travels further in the tunnels to some of his favorite areas he keeps to himself (donnie knows a few actually) cause hiding out in his room isn’t always an option.

on the surface though? its the docks. He likes to just sit out there among the old wear house buildings that used to be there for collecting shipments and such.

Sometimes he just watches the boats wade in the water and thinks about stowing away one day and just going to wherever the boat takes him. Just stay there.

Raph drinks he likes things more like beer, ale or even whisky

when he gets drunks it can go one of two ways. Either he is just a bit extra Raph meaning far more crude, more of an ass but far more open in a sense. he may express some sentiments he wont sober and well he gets into far more dumb situations

or! hes a complete emotional wreck and may become a bit inconsolable.

Raph's a bad boy he got into drinking in his late teens, he came across some beer when trailing after some punks who robbed a store and well they had beer on them and some on got curious.

Splinter grounded him for a good while but it didn't stop Raph's liking for it

Raph is borderline an alcoholic

mind you he dose know his limits and often doesn't go to far buuuuuuut

he also sometimes goes to far sometimes drinking makes him forget a lot of those insecurities he has. Sometimes you have to wonder is better he goes out and knocks heads around when upset or disappear for a bit only to show up with alcohol heavy on his breath?

he deff can fall victim to how additive it can be. Sometimes.

he is bisexual but he tends lean towards males and has had a good many crushes on a couple of people they come across, what can he say if you can kick ass his mainly he's gonna have an interest.

outside the tunnles, and docks his other favorite places go is stadiums for games. Often he sneaks and watches from the rafters.

he sneaks into museums at times as well. He may not come off cultured but he is a bit he just keeps it to himself he is pretty sure other will tease the fuck out of him for it.

Raph can bake  a little nothing special simple stuff mostly box mixes but it’s a bit relaxing for him.

“raph it’s four o’clock in the morning. why on earth are making chocolate pudding?” “because I have lost control of my life”

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can we have some raphael headcanons? 2012 specificly?

| headcannons

I hope I don't repeat any I have stated before for him xD

Only calls Splinter Dad when he and him are having more emotional moments

Thinks splinter looks at him in fear he'll turn out like Oroko Saki because of his anger issues which has a lot todo with his issues with Leo and Himself

Love his brothers just in his own way usually shown through his protectioness

Likes to spare and run small supplies with Leo.

Will sometimes hang around Donnie when he's working, they don't talk much it's a conformable slience

Him and mikey have painted each other's shells sometimes.

Yeah this has gone south with ralh putting cuss words on mikeys shell

Despite the shell be hard and thick he can feel every touch on it

Welcome touch

Likes having the gaps between his scutes to be touched. It's enjoyable

Any touch to the shell really can be nice

Likes to just soak in the bath not to bath just chills when he needs to think

Can knit and sew.

It started as something to help him with his anger just undoing yarn knots and such and now he can knit and sew very well cause of it.

Perfers todo it by hand its a relaxing process.

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Ramble about: 2k3 Raph! Uuhm gimmeanything uwu soft preferably but anything uwu

|Send me the name of one of my Muses you want to learn more about, and I’ll ramble about them.

This turned into random soft head cannons XD

To this day Raphael still visits Mrs. Morrison, He visits with her pretty often at least twice a month at most? about eight times a month. He still helps to make sure she can afford the place she lives when ever the opportunity arises.

Its not like a secret but he also doesn't announce it either. Everyone is used to Raph dipping out on his after all they just don't know hes off having tea with this old women.

Usually only Casey knows that's where he is, past has shown it's good for someone to at least know where they are.

shes basically grandma to him, Raphael has told her all about his brothers and father and even Casey. She always asking if Casey or him have popped the question yet. And likely would like to meet Casey as well to congratulate them.

Speaking of Raphael's stays he is in contact with Tyle as well. The kid he ran into and helped out.

Because the kids mom was in bad with the mafia though, Raphael found a way to help them move. Likely roped Casey into being the moving man well he hid around to make sure they got out fine.

Every so often Raph gets a letter from them (uses Casey Address) and will write back as well.

Even after his and Yvoones falling out because she lives out on the docks a place he often goes too

Raph actually kept suspicious peps away from her home set up if they were sniffing around there. He may been mad at her for a time but didn't mean he wouldn't look out for her

Course that means Caseys around to help in case there a bit to many low lifes around.

Yeah Raphael has let Casey know about all of this stuff he dose, Raph can't help it when he dose manage to feel close to someone he can't really help but still look out for them.

surprisingly Raphael is very open with Casey but all of this is thanks to Casey in Raph's mind.

I had him state it in reply before but to Raphael Casey is just a great guy who looks out for others. And Casey makes Raph wanna be better especially since the whole city wide gang war. Where Raph was acting selfish and didn't want to be involved in the mess.

In that Casey has influenced Raph to being more open to looking out for others.

Which is fitting seeing how Casey was Raphael's very first stray

Raphael and Casey may have a hard time with the more emotion bits of things but Casey is someone Raph has shown vulnerability to often. Because Casey seems to know best how to talk to Raph, usually he can understand why he's upset about something and instead of reducing him to the hot head he listens.

Raphael isn't much a talker but he will listen to Casey. Either to clam down, when offered to hang out together or when being made to see he might be in the wrong. (07 roof top scene) Casey if he wants can also talk to Raph about whatever and Raph listens to every word.

As a tot another of his favorite games was pirates. Mostly he used to be a butt to Donnie and say he was gonna catch all the mermaid. meaning he try and take their doll it was a game of course but I'm sure Donnie didn't always like it.

The reason he likes the docks so much is because those times he just went to the surface with Splinter they had to hide away there once. Wanting to keep is son clam Splinter acted as if they were simply watching the boats there, and now its where he likes to be when he needs that extra bit of clam. He loves the ocean uwu hint hint

He used to play the villain a lot for Mikey's games of super hero that I'm sure all his brothers got roped into.

Raphael was taught how to knit by his dad in hopes it help him relax. Raph dosen't do it often but he has made stuff for people like a scarf for Splinter, on for Casey. He acts like he can't do it but i'm sure his brothers knows come winter they gonna find some hats or whatever else in thier rooms waiting for them. Just dont directly mention it to Raph hell deny it.

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I'm back this time for the same meme, give me the Rise!Raph headcanons too! This is another threat! xD

I'm starting to think this friendship is a danger on myself XD nnaaaah <3

Has been confused for being his brothers dad in public more than once.

He has a bad habit of scolding them and due to his size and how his brothers act with him yokai at run of the mill have made the assumption that he is the dad of the family.

Deff has photos of his bros as tots on his phone and wallet so this dosent help his case. He jsut thinks they were cute back then....and wonders what happened u_u

Anymore it's easier to just go along with it then keep correcting and has turned into a bit of joke where whoever in trouble the whole gang brings up the dad thing, "oh imma tell dad" Raph just ready to get into the joke.

Where other versions of Raph hold a fear or hate for bugs. Rise Raph doesn't seemed to share this instead he seems to be scared of rabbits (awkward)

Splinter gave Raph the right to ground his brothers at the age of six. He made like a little badge even so it would be legit. Raph still used it as his sign of authority.

He is very very aware of Splinters depression and it has a lot todo with why Raph is the way he is. Often he as a child kind of had to take care of even his father

Has a lot to do with how he is now everyone first. Raph isn't even second hes somehow behind last on his list.

Raph favorite pizza is pepperoni and chocolate chips. But even he is against pineapple on pizza it is a crime but not his somehow.

He still trains one on one with Buddy (paper ninja), its kind of when he vents a bit about stuff.

He lets Mikey paint his shell he tries to return the favor Mikey also loves what Raph paints but Raph feels its not that great,

Raph doesn't actually have hobbies because he kind of focused to much on being there for others instead he kind of knows random stuff from trying to actively take an interest in what his brothers like.

In that he dosent have any of his own. he plays sports, he skates and such and read comics even but he also dose all of that with his brothers.

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Splintered Fate Raphael - All Symbol Headcanons please uwu

| Send me a symbol and I will write a headcanon about…  For multimuse blogs, please specify!

I'm extremely guilty of mostly playing as Raphael in this game I just like his dialogue a lot. I love Raph from the game so much I love his little quirk they gave him of mixing up words like the conversation about the punk frogs wanting anarchy which he confuses for Antarctica, asking why dont they just move to place it snows all the time. But, despite this he's not played off as being a meat head idiot. He is but Raphael got a lot of heart when it comes to him setting Leo straight that they are meant to be a team. I just want more of this I know it's slightly based on the IDW one butttt stil!. Also his threats crack me up "imma sit on your lap till your legs break!"

𝓕 : My muse’s handwriting. (Is it good, bad, difficult to decipher, do they prefer writing by hand or with the help of some form of machine, e.t.c.) 

"Don' get why ya need it though?"

Okay so some of Raphs I feel at first might not seem right but when you think about his role in the game story? Raphael is impatient and can be easily irritated. And Well yeah those are common traits of this turtle after all. Raphael is an analytical thinker, often questioning everything. I wouldn't fully agree here but I will say Raph in the game dose often depending on what's going on dose question a lot. When you first cross the punk frogs he already thrown off by them before you even start fighting them. He doesn't trust the chairman at all and makes it clear in a lot of interactions. Honestly only time he isn't being this way is when it comes to finding Casey he's pretty confident they are fine. Has a hopeful attitude., is optimistic. And discreet and value silence. I dont agree on the last bit but I will say Raphael can be hopeful and even optimistic but it's very much in a Raphael way in that he knows they will win the fights and such he don't doubt that butt kicking. As you can see Raph's hand writing is messy and spaced out its because he is impatient don't take this imagine for fact he slants when he writes with out a line to guide him.

✈ : My muse and  traveling. (If they do it frequently and why, if they never left their home town, e.t.c.)

"Only through those weird portal 'hings." I do kind of feel the portals into the chairman shop are meant to be some weird distorting space but for the sake of this answer I don't feel like this Raphael has been all that many places. Despite liking the docks he's not big on boats. He gets motion sickness uwu buuut he don't like that being know. Cause hes a big tough guy can't be letting others know some waves make him feel like pucking his pizza u-u.

✿ : My muse and nature. (If they are an ‘outdoorsy type’, like the sound of bird’s singing, if they have never set foot in a forest, e.t.c.) 

"I like the sound of rain and the ocean waves.." I wouldn't call him the outdoorsy type but he loves going out to the dock to simply listen to the ocean waves. It's a such a nice calming sound. He likes to sneak away on his own and just stay on the docks by himself where he listens to the water for hours on end. But he also has a love for rain because it reminds him of someone special more so those stormy nights.

☼ : My muse’s first memory. (Where it was, who was with them, how this memory makes them feel, e.t.c.) 

"Firs' memory? uh I guess I 'member Splinter showing me 'hat origami book?"

Splinter often always tries to really help Raphael with his anger in different ways expect 12 u-u were not here for me to rant about this though XD

Splinter knows Raphael doesn't mean anything by his temper, but he dose want to help his son control said temper. Granted video game I feel Raphael has a bit better handle on his temper knowing when best to really let lose at worse? He is just quick to become confrontational. Brash and ready to throw in insults and such As seen with him and Leo's interaction from the comic tie in of the game. Raphael seems the type working with his hands helps him over quite mediation. But Splinter doesn't want to resort to 'hit things' he want's Raph to think. So he got him into the practice of folding paper and well he ended up getting pretty good at it. Since he was a kid he start making simple things like paper frogs. But hes far more skilled now and sometimes can be found in his hammock just making whatever comes to mind like flowers or cranes. He has a set of turtles in blue, red, purple and orange paper respectively that he keeps in his room, they are the only ones he don't throw out and will be a bit upset if you mess with them. Splinter made them for him when teaching him about origami, with them is a messy made rat that Raphael made to go with them.

☙ : My muse’s favourite food. (Bonus: A memory, be it good or bad, associated with said food.)

"Pizza with ranch ta dip it in."

Raphael also has a special soft spot for Splinter's Noodle surprise dish even if it's a little too salty.

♬ : My muse and music. (What type of music they like listening to and in what context, what music they would never listen to, e.t.c.)

"Good music."

Raphael's a fan of rock music and heavy metal it's what he has blasting in his room when he works out or when hes helping Donnie with any vehicles. Has a very bad habit of listening to music far louder than he needs to or should for sure. He dose like some pop music and that's the only time he will make use of headphones or lowering the music. Raphael a bit more touchy on keeping his tough guy appearance on display.

↺ : My muse and the past. (Do they live in the past and struggle to let go of past grievances, or move on more easily, is there anything in their past they want to forget, e.t.c.) 

"Eh not really, ain't much point."

Kinda sorta of, he dose and he doesn't. It sort of depends in all truth on what it is about. As stated in his own ways Raph can be hopefully and optimistic even. He is a very straight forward guy and he doesn't often keep to his past too much more where to go from here. He tends to blow of fails pretty well to just more annoyed that he has to start again. Only thing to do is get back out there and fight again standing around and moping doesn't get anything done after all.

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I sleep when I gotta" Not like his twin who doesn't seem to understand he needs to go bed, Raphael just is someone who can easily stay up late with out meaning to so much. Mostly because well staying up late means he can sneak out to the surface and maybe get in to a brawl or two. So he tends to be up pretty late often not going to bed till about late in the night and sleeping in if he can the following day. Raphael can actually get by with few hours of sleep, he'll just be a bit more grumpy but everyone is used to him being grumpy just means he sometimes might take a nap in the middle of the day. Which means the turtle is staying up late once again cause he won't be tried come night time.

✧ : My muse and art. (If they have an artistic side or not and why, favourite artist if they have one, e.t.c.) 

"eh I dunno much 'bout it."

Outside his love in origami he's not following his name sake here,

❃ : My muse and social media. (If the muse is/would be on social media and why/why not, their general opinion on it, e.t.c.) 

"I still don' get way Don rather 'ight online than in person?" Raph uses social media just not for the social aspect of it he likes things like tiktok and youtube, but anything that's more for interaction? Nah he just likes to watch videos and such. As established in other replies he doesn't even know Twitter is an app ant a person. So for a good well he's just gonna call Yvonne twitter. Raphael isn't much of a social person in the first place so sites that are more for that?

That being said he dose in fact use Tumblr himself, mostly to re blog stuff like memes and such. He likes to post his origami stuff here and there they tend to go unseen he also likes to take pictures of his bike i'm sorry I can't not see raphie having a bike himself uwu so his feed is mostly memes and almost macanic aesthetics

✉  : My muse and others. (If they social and outgoing or more introverted, and why. If they prefer communicating with others face to face or in written form, e.t.c.). 

"Eh I don' care much ta talk to a lot folks."

Like I said Raphael isn't really all that social of turtle himself. Hes someone that clicks with a few people at best and kinds of sticks to those only. Sure he can decent with others but it's clear if someone is his friend or not. Because that's when hes far more rowdy and out going. So pretty much an introvert and some people just drain him more than others and this dose go towards his own brothers even. Mikey and Leo tend to be more draining to deal with for him and often why Leo and Mikey can wear on his nerves so badly. Donnie? Donnie is the exception. Don is clam to be around the person Raph can be alone together with not to odd to find him near Don's work bench late at night. If he's in a pretty bad mood Don's kind of the only person who he will be nice towards. It's that twin biased uwu

▶ : My muse and level of education. (If the muse has some form of education, what education they perhaps wish they had, e.t.c.). 

"...uh what?"

Raphael is a beautiful sweet boy but he ain't got much going on in his skull ;3; it's why he tends to mix things up so much it is nice that he isn't corrected to often though in truth it could be because everyone used to this idiots dumbassary even when he is corrected least by Splinter he doesn't take offense to it.

◐ : My muse and animals. (If they like animals and treat them well, do not care for them at all, e.t.c.). 

"Eh I am one?"

I feel like all Raphael's are in fact animal lovers uwu I think Raph has a liking for cats the most, least ally cats seem to like him sometimes he keep little treats on hand that he can feed to any he comes across. It's cause he is also an alley cat himself they just vibe together uwu also the image of big mean look Raph with a cat rubbing against his leg well he tries to keep looking mean is adorable to me uwu

❒ : My muse and gifts. (If they are good/bad at finding gifts, good/bad at receiving gifts, good/bad at wrapping gifts, e.t.c.) 

"hmm Dad seems ta 'ike the mug we got 'em 'hat time?"

I feel Raph might not be the best with gifts but it's clear he had the person in mind he might not ever give the perfect gift or maybe even a good gift. But he did have the other person in mind and I feel that often that matters more. It's not a careless gift more maybe they would like this thing. And bless him he dose try he's just not the best, like he gives Casey things they might like simply cause they like hockey but it's kind of a dumb gift like a little hockey stick pen.

☘ : My muse’s relation with their family. (If they speak with each other and how much, if they are close or estranged, e.t.c.). 

"I'd do anythin' to keep it together."

Raphael loves his family he is loyal to them even if he can come across as critical toward his brothers. Especially Leo. Raphael is reckless in fights because he much rather take a hit over any of his brothers, He focused on landing critical hit when it comes to fights because the sooner he takes an opponent done the better. Because then that mean less chance for the others getting hurt. Raphael's love and dedication to his family is just as much a part of him as his anger is. Raph takes being the protect of his family very seriously and it extends to anyone consider family, but the world is so big and so full of harmful things.

Losing Splinter of course put him in the same panic as everyone else, but he felt fighting enough would be the answer. but as they go over and over again through many of the same fights only for it to be made into some twisted game? Wore down on him. Was he not doing enough? If he was fighting better than they would have their dad back right? He tries his best to stay as support for the team the muscle a tank that can take it all. But emotionally? he was falling apart and coming undone. The longer they went with out their dad? The less home was feeling like well home. Recalling all his memories with Splinter wondering if he been taking it all for granted this whole time? All Raph wants is to bring his dad back home. But he also can't let those cracks be seen hes the idiot muscle head who jumps into fights after all.

His connection his brothers is something unbreakable and that nothing can come between. Even if he fights with Leo he still follows them into battle he just wants Leo to get over himself. They aren't like the foot following order without question. They are meant to be a team why can't Leo get that?

Don as mentioned hes got a biased towards. Raphael doesn't ever mind when Don feels the need to run into his room and grip over an argument he has online. And hes easy to assume if Don needs him for anything he don't even have to ask Raph will be there. Heck he might just follow Donnie with out a mention needing to be made. Don asks Raph if he could come with him a moment and Raph's just gets up uncaring why.

Mikey still gets on his nerves it's what baby bros do best, and he loves him despite it. He actually likes some of Mikey's jokes even more if Don joins in with them and Leo hates it. Raphael honestly wishes he could be a bit more optimistic like Mikey so it's why he tries in his own way. If you want to really piss him of though? hurt Mikey and that all it takes. Tends to be wary around Slash for this reason since Mikey's close to them.

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87Raphael - All Symbol Headcanons please uwu

| Send me a symbol and I will write a headcanon about…  For multimuse blogs, please specify!

The jellybean himself my sprite animal because of one fucking clip alone XD honestly he is becoming one of my favorite iterations of Raphael hes tied in second place. I know I watch some of the 87 show before but I don't remember loving him as much as I do now? Which is a tad funny cause how much people claim he nothing like usual Raphs. And sure he isn't as broody and such but he still has a lot of thier traits and I argue just as bad a temper and readyness to get into a fight. His softer side is just more on display compared to his counterparts. ALSO He loves puns and Dad jokes uwu

𝓕 : My muse’s handwriting. (Is it good, bad, difficult to decipher, do they prefer writing by hand or with the help of some form of machine, e.t.c.) 

"Not to brag but it has some flare." Raph has stylized hand writing, its a little shaky and has influence of cursive to it but it was something Raph taught himself to do he just thinks it looks nice. He likes to send in jokes to some of his favorites shows and figures if his handwriting stood out more it would draw attention to his letters. It was really was why he bothered to learn to write in the first place. He was beyond excited when one of his jokes was read out loud he's never come down from the high. it's not to hard to read or make out but sometimes it can be a tad annoying if he wrote fast then the words and letters sort of blend in together.

✈ : My muse and  traveling. (If they do it frequently and why, if they never left their home town, e.t.c.)

"Ehh I went on that cruise ship once? hmm and been to two different universes so I guess i'm outta this world. Though I would like to go out to the ocean again or dive under the sea to just explore."

Not to much travel experience sure he's gone to both the New York of 03 and 12 universes but he still hasn't traveled past New York much over all. He would love to travel though he has expressed an interest in going to Europe he wants to mostly see the louvre where the mona lisa is not mention other works.

✿ : My muse and nature. (If they are an ‘outdoorsy type’, like the sound of bird’s singing, if they have never set foot in a forest, e.t.c.) 

"Turtles aren't ment to be outdoors it's not natural we belong in the sewers."

Despite how wrong this claim is Raph really is just all to comfortable where he lives. A roof over his head, a nice bed, tv too hard to beat that set up. Besides he liked going to the arcade and such and the woods ain't got that so hes gonna pass. Closest you get is the fact he loves to sit by the shore and watch the ocean waves crash against the sand. He loves the smell of the salt in the air and that nice chill in the air that comes in from the ocean. He likes to comb for sea shells in the sand as well.

☼ : My muse’s first memory. (Where it was, who was with them, how this memory makes them feel, e.t.c.) 

"I sorta recall crawling around as a baby turtle? Over a book I think there was a picture of the mona lisa in it. Might be why I wanna see the real deal so much in person?"

Unlike most versions of tmnt when the turtles mutated they right away were teens so Raph's childhood years were spent as a turtle. I have claimed him the one Crawling on Splinters books from the flash backs for the pure sake Raph when hearing they could go to Europe got excited to see the Mona Lisa XD So his early memories really are very fuzzy and clash a tad since he didn't have his more human like mind set he dose after the mutation.

☙ : My muse’s favourite food. (Bonus: A memory, be it good or bad, associated with said food.)

"That's easy! Casey's Brownies that are so rich and moist and just the best thing I have ever tried. After that it's a good ol' classic pepperoni pizza with green peppers."

Turtles are know for thier love of pizza after all well the kind that are mutant and thriving in the sewers of New York that is. Outside of that Raph is a sucker for his boyfriends brownies, even if it took him some time to understand why Casey made them. He's a tad oblivious at times sadly. But hey least he is easy to please on date nights. In terms of memories nothing to major comes to mind for him outside of the fact learning Casey baked was kind of cute because how shy they were about it. Dose this chnage once he understand why they make the brownies? nah still cute uwu

♬ : My muse and music. (What type of music they like listening to and in what context, what music they would never listen to, e.t.c.)

"Anything with a good beat tend to be up my alley."

Raphs pretty big on 80's pop music such as Micheal Jackson or rock music like Bon Jovi. He likes stuff that you can move to basically when he trains or work out he likes to blast this because it fits the mood at the time. He dose have a soft spot for like Kate Bush or love songs. Not that he'll admit to this of course. Raphs not much for like folk music or polka so he was never gonna be much for Werid Al. He has nothing against the classics it just boring to him. And hes not much for the oldies so anything from the 50's not a fan of those fifty diners he'll go if he gotta but he rather not u-u

↺ : My muse and the past. (Do they live in the past and struggle to let go of past grievances, or move on more easily, is there anything in their past they want to forget, e.t.c.) 

"I don't got much of a past so not really much? What am I gonna look back on chilling out in a tank with three other turtles?"

Raph doesn't live in the past but he dose struggle with letting things go *cough* Donatello *cough* Yeah just a few too many times of his twin nearly getting himself killed was enough to make Raph be well a jerk towards them and thier inventions though to be fair a few had nearly gotten him killed as well and Don so bad about asking fro help. It also bothered him when he felt like Casey wasn't be real with him he just has a bit of bad habit looking back to his own mistakes and getting hung up after them.

If he was doing what he should be then he should be able to fix these issues right? But they continue so clearly he is doing something wrong here. If he could pick things to forget? it how messing up gets to him make him dwell on it for days to points he don't wanna leave his bed or grows far more moody than he is normally. uwu

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

"Hmm I mean I get enough to go about the day."

Raph is a bit of night owl no where near Don who stays up days or end but still far from being an early riser. Sometimes he just struggles with sleep so he will stay up watching late night talk shows till he passes out. Has a bad habit of sleeping on the couch on those night. But he dose tend to go out at night with Casey when they are back from work to patrol and such. He needs to have a sai with him in order to sleep however tends to cradle them in his hold before driftting off to sleep. Or Casey needs to be holding him uwu

his favorite way to fall asleep is being snug between Casey arms, resting against their chest, able to hear their heart beat and soft breathing. Its all nice and warm and cozy. And on those nights he can't sleep it seems to be the only thing that helps him from a restless night.

✧ : My muse and art. (If they have an artistic side or not and why, favourite artist if they have one, e.t.c.) 

"I might be named after an artis but that don't mean nothing."

This is a lie, Raph has a secret love and passion for art that he doesn't fully touch on or really talk about. No real reason as to why it's just something he took a lot of interest into but doesn't always apply that like. Raphael mentions he would love to travel because he would love to see art from around the world. In museums and land markings and far more. Sometimes Raph will make it known he knows a piece of art but he never fully explains why. Raph can draw a bit as well it wasn't really a hobby or anything just something hes done enough to build the practice to have decent skills with a pencil. Honestly he can get embarrassed if he make it how much he knows sometimes hell go on a small rant about art like the classic debates on what people consider art and what isn't seen as art by the public. Even sort of keeps up with exhibits going up in the city. He has snuck out to check them out by himself time to time.

It became something of a type of therapy for Raph it just engages his mind in a way he needs. Raph doesn't active draw and it's not a hobby either. But sometimes he will just around and mindless let himself draw it's calming and peaceful. He can zone out for hour doing this and not realize it.

He just gets a bit embarrassed because while hes sort of a clown, and sort of a tough guy so having this sensitive side gig to him?

❃ : My muse and social media. (If the muse is/would be on social media and why/why not, their general opinion on it, e.t.c.) 

"uh what's a social media?"

I mean in a sense yes there were ways people connected that wasn't face-to-face in the 80's like Talkmatic buuut I just can't see Raph having anything to do with that. He's not all that interested in interacting with people. Often he gets annoyed when they have to put thier own stuff on hold even.

✉  : My muse and others. (If they social and outgoing or more introverted, and why. If they prefer communicating with others face to face or in written form, e.t.c.). 

"Ehh depends on the person I mean April's fine, I adore Casey, Or like Carter and Irma are fine to. But ehhh I don't like being around people too much at once. Take it in doses." Raphael isn't anti social much but he dose have some introvert tendencies. Raph likes the comfort of home for sure its where all his stuff is at and where he wants to be most. Gets him away from the humans. Its not that Raph dislikes humans but being around to many people just drains on him he works better in smaller groups. He got no issue meeting and chatting with someone new Like Yvoone course he was more making peace between them I like to think he dose sort of form a friendship with her especially since he needs to keep Casey from thinking shes doing drugs u-u girl just trying to live. I feel he's like mikey and took quick to liking her.

Raph more perfumers his interactions be with a few people and quick and to the point. outside some few exceptions. The obvious at the top being Casey of course. Raph just can never get enough of his boyfriend he misses them the second they aren't next to each other anymore after all.

▶ : My muse and level of education. (If the muse has some form of education, what education they perhaps wish they had, e.t.c.). 

"uhh I mean Splinter teaches us all kind of ninja stuff? and I got a lot of the rules of comdey memorized"

Raph got a MA in clown college clearly. In terms of a formal education Raphael doesn't exactly have one. Sure the turtles learn ninjutsu and such from Splinter and clearly learned to read and such as well. Though considering how their mutation happened in this series I feel it was more their intelligence was enhanced as well. Anything they know from there? is purely by choice. Where Don seems more invested in learning more Raph seems fine with what he already knows he dosen't needs to many thougt buzzing in his skull where would his jokes go?

◐ : My muse and animals. (If they like animals and treat them well, do not care for them at all, e.t.c.). 

"I think they can be cute but some can also be sorta of gross...or bugs."

Raph of course dose know he is in fact an animal himself in a sense but outside thats hes not like a big animal guy, he don't hate them either. He isn't the type who has to stop everything he is doing just because he saw a like a dog but he wouldn't irnogre an animal that comes over to say hi to them he just isn't going to getting lost in awe over the adorable furry creature.

❒ : My muse and gifts. (If they are good/bad at finding gifts, good/bad at receiving gifts, good/bad at wrapping gifts, e.t.c.) 

"aww jeez I don't think I'm all to good at what to get as a gift I mean don't really much funds in the first place either so it's kind of what I can manage to gather and what I know someone likes you know??"

Raph he tries well go with that, he knows what peoples like and figures go off that when or if he is able to go about giving a gift. He's not much of a gift giver in the first place cause well it's not really a thing for him and his family that doesn't mean he doesn't try. Though I would count the one time he cooked for Von as a gift it was done with good intentions to welcome her and all and make peace after the whole mess that he was part of that wound up getting her hurt in the long run. When it comes to Casey he dose try to get nice stuff if there's a special reason todo as such sometimes there is good stuff in the dump but other times they get lucky and someone wanna repay them for helping them out like the arcade owner so he more makes use of these favors to pay forwards towards casey. So they can go into the arcade and play air hockey together not much a gift per say but hey it's something right ;3;

☘ : My muse’s relation with their family. (If they speak with each other and how much, if they are close or estranged, e.t.c.). 

"I love my brothers even when they are being stupid and getting into trouble I still love them sure I haze them a little but it's all outta my love for them ain't they special."

Raph as always is pretty protective of his brothers he dose his best to cover their backs in a pinch but hes also not afraid to call them out at times. Sometimes he should and can come across as critical but sometimes it needs to be said because he's often the only one willing to give his two cents if other want it or not. But hes also the one who'll struggle with fighting a brother even if it might not be them or he has to as hes been victim to mind controls Mikey and Leo before as well. He may be harsh and annoying but he doesn't really ever want to hurt his brothers sometimes a snarky remark just hits hard than he means for it to do however. Of course he loves them and will always be there for them often taking the risk in a fight or making the threats to whoever they dealing with even if it's him saying hell be sarcastic.

He is pretty close to all his brothers however, mostly Donnie he seems the closest too and often works in a pairing with them the most. Far the more guilty of treating Mikey as the youngest. Not that Leo and Don dont seem to but Raph just seems to hold a more soft spot for the youngest mostly their safety he cant even hurt a robot clone of Mikey cause it looks like them even if he threatens it or act dismissive after.

He dose see Splinter as his father figure, but there is always the thought that if human he might just leave them to go back to living as a human. And can he even blame them for that? Raph sometimes can be a tad calloused when it comes to humans sure he knows they can and should help but Raph also dosen't always jump right into if he feel it could be handle by others like the cops, when they aren't any use then he sees its up to them. And well I feel sort of connects this to Splinter and his buried fear he might leave them. If he keeps some distance maybe it wont hurt as much.

Raph loves his family of course but he dose sort of feel they don't always get him or take the time to share in his interests. He loves comedy because it just a nice distraction and getting a good laugh makes him feel better but his brothers tend to moan and groan over his jokes and they never want to watch any of his shows with him either. He doesn't hold it against them but it dose tend to make raph a bit lonely and keep to himself.

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My Birthday Symbols

Okay there is a lot here and I wanna do a couple muses for this so this will be a pretty ling post for warded. Decided I'll do sepeates ones for Raph and Mikey since I pretty much have all of them XD and then a third for a few other muses so here is the Raph version.

Raphael 87

*Raph's birthday is actually shown in season six so I went with the date the episode aired Dec 19th. 1972. Raph is said to hate his birthday in this episode later he changes his tune but Im keeping that hes not all that big on it.

Birthstone: Topaz

Topaz is a symbol of love and affection, and has been said to be an aid to ones sweetness and disposition. Topaz was once was considered one of five elemental substances that would bring protection to the deities. The figure of a falcon engraved upon a topaz would bring the wearer goodwill and kindness of the powers that be. Topaz in particular has been said to work with ones creative energies. topaz is also excellent for promoting concentration. Topaz is particularly good for artists. It gives one access to their artistic creativity, and increases one's appreciation of beauty. It is said to give a person the capacity to see both the larger picture and the minute detail, recognizing how they interrelate.

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Sagittarius people are known to be philosophical, independent, optimistic, honest, and intellectual. You tend to have very good luck, which helps you maintain your optimistic outlook and positive disposition, even during hard times. You have a great ability to focus and make loyal friends and lovers. You have a vibrant personality, are full of curiosity, and are also very philosophic, just like Scorpios. You are constantly looking forward to the future and never dwelling on the past.

Spirit Animal: owl

You are trustworthy, warm, easy-going, adaptable, sensitive, insightful, direct, optimistic, happy, focused, caring, loving, funny, independent, and a great artist and teacher. You love adventure, you go into new situations with your eyes open to everything around you in order to really understand your surroundings. You have the wonderful ability to fully understand and appreciate others and see the good in nearly every situation you encounter. You also have the ability to help others do the same, therefore having a positive effect on the world. You tend to take the time to find the deep meaning of a few topics, rather than skim the surface of many, and not gaining much knowledge at all.

Tree: Fig

You are a private person, independent, strong minded, artistic, intelligent, honest, and loyal. You have a wonderful and infectious sense of humor. You love to be around animals and children and they love to be around you. You are a hard worker as you are dedicated to achieving your dream. You are eager and practical when it comes to work and issues at home. You tend to give yourself completely, after carefully thinking about the issue at hand with reason and great logic. You love life and your friends. You shy away from arguments and contradictions.

Birth Flower: Narcissus

There are several Narcissus species that bloom specifically in the winter. For the ancient Greeks, the Narcissus spelled egoism, vanity and conceit. Greek mythology tells us of a Grecian youth, Narkissos, who was so in love with his reflection in a pond that he drowned in it. Immediately, a Narcissus flower sprang up in that spot. During the Victorian era, the secret message conveyed by the Narcissus was "You're the only one". Today, the Narcissus symbolizes sweetness, respect, modesty and faithfulness. It suggests the idea that you want your beloved to stay exactly the way they are and to never change.

Chinese year: Rat ;3;

You are hardworking, charming, funny, social, artistic, charismatic, intelligent, popular and meticulous. You are tender hearted and are well liked- you have a wonderful, supportive, and loyal circle of friends. You do not like people who do not keep their word or are lazy. You are a natural writer, always curious, and an entrepreneur. You enjoy dressing up and going to parties. You appear to be quite reserved, and you have extremely sound judgment. You are strongly family oriented, enjoy thrills, and are easily bored. Famous Rats: Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, Khloe Kardashian, Hugh Grant.

Raphael 03/07

There isn't any offical date set for Raphael's birthday I got this from a wiki timeline. April 18, 1992. Since I write tmnt as a continuation of 03 same deal.I don’t think this Raph would care much either on his own end for the day, if anything he has a habit of hiding away on the day. Birthstone: Diamond

A diamond is a stone that truly states, "I love you" in a deep way. In fact, you've probably heard the slogan many times that "a diamond is forever". This is because of the stone's symbol of deep, everlasting love, as well as the fact that it's the hardest substance known on earth. Giving a diamond as an engagement ring did not actually become a standard until the De Beers marketing campaign started, during the 20th century. Diamonds have many positive mystical attributes and healing properties. The diamond is associated with activating the seventh chakra, Sahasrara, uniting the mind with the body. Throughout time, diamonds have been thought to improve the wearer's life in many ways, specifically by bringing clarity (perhaps related to the clarity of the stone itself) into the wearer's mind and life. This clarity presents clear, positive resolutions to all problems.

Zodiac: Aries

Aries are independent, creative, enthusiastic, generous and optimistic people. As the first of the zodiac signs, you are a go getter and a trend setter and are a confident, natural leader. With such strong, fiery, magnetic and upbeat personalities, you tend to leave an impression on everyone you come in contact with. You like to be the center of attention and live an adventurous, spontaneous life. Aries are also known to have great senses of humor, and the ability to get along with everyone. As a friend, you are loyal and devoted, and will do anything possible to support your loved ones.

Spirit Animal: Falcon

You are patient, persistent, adventurous, energetic, precise, and passionate. You love experiencing new things daily, and as such, you are an inspiration to others. You are also a natural born leader. You move through life with grace and awareness. This satisfies your motivation to lead through the vision of wisdom. You are known to be a great friend, as you have a knack for having clear judgment in messy situations, always finding a logical solution. You never waste time, always taking action when a situation calls for it.

Birth Tree: Maple Tree

You are ambitious, proud, reserved, intelligent, energetic, and imaginative. You shine with originality. You are extremely charismatic- you go further than most people do, especially when it comes to creative endeavors. It is important to you to impress others. You have a huge amount of self-respect. You crave attention from others as well as new experiences. You are highly analytical, learn easily, and have an excellent memory. You can sometimes be a bit shy.

Birth Flower: Sweet Pea (pffffftt)

Sweet Pea is a climbing, fragrant plant that comes in over 250 varieties. It symbolizes modesty and simplicity. The meaning of the word may mean "goodbye" or "delicate pleasure". It is believed that the name Sweet Pea was first used by the English poet John Keats (1795-1821). Sweet Pea was considered the floral emblem of Edwardian England and was popular in the late 1800's. English gardeners still call Sweet Peas the "Queen of Annuals". The secret message conveyed by the Sweet Pea is the Victorian era was, "Thank you for a lovely time". The Sweet Pea is used in wedding bouquets or to celebrate a birth of a new baby. It also celebrates Easter, Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Passover.

Chinese year: Monkey

You are quick-witted, imaginative, charming, lucky, bright, lively, resourceful, smart and persuasive. You are communicative and versatile and can succeed in any kind of work as you are good with words and money. You are extremely intelligent and confident and thus, are capable of figuring out the most complex of problems. Your strong memory along with your cool temperament under pressure, gives you great survival skills. You are a thrill seeker, always looking for adventure. You have a love of life that is infectious. Famous Monkeys: Jennifer Aniston, Will Smith, Kylie Minogue, Owen Wilson, Tom Hanks.

Raphael 12

*2012 is one series where the turtles are all the same age and all share a birthday so I went with the air date of the first episode which has their birthday in it September 29 1997. Seeing as he shares this day and even seems excited he’s a bit more into the day but if asked what he wants he just wants a normal cupcake not an algae one and it better not have any green on it Birthstone: Sapphire

Sapphires have been prized as great gemstones since 800BC. Rulers of ancient Persia believed the sky was painted blue by the reflection of sapphire stones. And a great poet once described the sapphire as 'the blue of a clear sky just minutes after sundown'. Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm. They preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor. The sapphire has, for centuries, been seen as a symbol of the heavens, a guardian of innocence, a bestower of truth, a promoter of good health, and a preserver of chastity. Working with sapphires helps promote a positive attitude towards life, promoting self motivation and helping move forward towards a path of self-fulfillment.

Zodiac: Libra

Libras are known to be truthful, balanced, hospitable, idealistic, graceful, and peaceful people. Being that your zodiac sign is the scale, you are the diplomat of all of the zodiac signs. You care about balance, justice, harmony, and stability, always wanting to make things right. You are able to put yourself in other people's shoes and have a great deal of compassion and empathy for them. You are very intelligent, but tend to hide this behind your easygoing exterior. Your intelligence often is expressed through creativity. You also love to be surrounded by luxury and class.

Spirit Animal: Raven

You are friendly, diplomatic, tolerant, peaceful, balanced, a good decision maker, idealistic, sensitive and romantic. You are a very social person who loves to bond with others and you do so easily as you are easy-going, charming, soft spoken and smart. You compulsively seek interactions with others. You are quite a curious person and as such, are very intelligent as you retain so much information along your quest for knowledge. You are also a natural entrepreneur who uses your various personality traits to succeed.

Birth Tree: Hazelnut

You are intelligent, original, understanding, calm, popular, honest, charming, organized, efficient, and mature. You pride yourself on having your own individual sense of style and humor. You make a lasting impression on people wherever you go. You are highly analytical and intelligent- you know your facts and have a great memory, therefore excel in any educational situation. You also have great judgment. You are active in politics and social causes. You are a passionate, honest and tolerant partner.

Birth Flower: Aster

Aster comes from the Greek word Astron, which means "star". These star-shaped wildflowers bloom in the late summer and fall and are powerful symbols of love, patience, daintiness, and wisdom. The ancients believed that perfume made out of burned Aster leaves banished evil serpents. In yet another interpretation, Asters came into being when the Greek goddess Asterea cried, endowing Asters with mystical powers. During the Victorian era, the secret message conveyed by the Aster was, take care of yourself for me", or "I am not sure if you're being faithful or not".

Chinese year: Ox

You are calm, steady, determined, methodical, honest, sincere, reliable, popular, loyal, thorough, strong, and reasonable. When someone needs a person they can depend on, they call you, as you are a patient, kind hearted, and dependable friend. You are extremely strong and a very hard worker. You like methods and routines and will always say exactly what you think as you are ruled by conviction and do not easily stray from your beliefs. Once committed, you will be extremely loyal to your partner. Famous Oxen: Tyra Banks, Forest Whitaker, Richard Gere, Barack Obama.

Raphael Rise

*So I found a birth year for Raph being 2003, but seeing how the turtles are once again different ages I decided to go with the air date of I decided to go with July 18th 2003, which was when the prequel comic came out and since he is the leader and oldest thats my pick. This guy also isn’t too big hes happy with a birthday wish and treats the day as a normal one Birthstone: Ruby

Rubies throughout time have been said to have many positive effects and mystical properties. The ruby is associated with the sun, and was thought to preserve mental and physical health. In the middle ages, rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. It was thought the stone darkened when danger was near. For thousands of years, Ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful feelings. Emotionally, it is believed that rubies improve motivation and the setting of goals. They promote positive dreams and clear visualization and aid in retaining wealth and passion. Any jewelry that carries a Ruby signifies so much passion and love between two people, that it makes Ruby an ideal choice for engagement or Valentine's Day jewelry.

Zodiac: Cancer

Cancer people are known to be responsive, loyal, caring, dependable and adaptable. If you befriend a Cancer, you will likely stay friends for a long time. You are very intuitive and have an excellent memory. You exhibit unconditional love and caring, more so then any other astrology sign. You are also a traditionalist- you want security, however you also seek adventure. You have a driving, forceful personality that tends to be hidden behind a calm, cool exterior.

Spirit Animal: Wood pecker

You are emotional, sensitive, nurturing, protective, tender, compassionate, sympathetic, resourceful, organized, forgiving, and intuitive. In a relationship, you are extremely loyal, romantic, caring and devoted. You are known to your friends, family members and loved ones as a great listener and supporter, as you are highly understanding and empathetic- people trust you. You are aware of the fact that happiness can only come from within. You are on a constant path to learn how to use your head, rather than your heart.

Birth Tree: Elm tree

You are organized, tasteful, cheerful, open, direct, noble-minded, generous, honest, faithful, funny, and practical. You are passionate about life, You appreciate and love everything in life that is harmonious and beautiful. You are quite outspoken about your opinions and emotions and because of this, you make a great friend, partner, and family member. You love to be a leader, not a follower.

Birth Flower: Larkspur

Larkspur, a fast-growing garden favorite, conveys an open heart and strong bonds of love. The shape of its buds are dolphin-like, hence its scientific name is Delphinium. Although its most common color is blue, other varieties such as pink, purple, red, white and yellow also occur. The Larkspur starts to bloom in late spring, making it an appropriate birth flower for July. The secret message conveyed by the Larkspur in the Victorian era depended on its color. Pink meant indecisiveness, white meant blissful and carefree, and mauve meant "your character is charming", or it may have represented a first love.

Chinese year: Sheep

You are tasteful, intelligent, artistic, warm, kind, elegant, charming, cultured, intuitive, sensitive, gentle, and calm. You are born under the sign of art, so you love making and looking at beautiful things and you don't hesitate to spoil yourself with such things. You are the most feminine of all the twelve animal signs. You are quiet and sometimes shy, and have enormous compassion. You are a wonderful guest and a person other people love being around. The Chinese believe that the goat is naturally lucky because of your kind heart and peaceful nature. You are especially close to your family. Famous Goats: Julia Roberts, Evangeline Lilly, Will Ferrell, Pamela Anderson, Nicole Kidman.

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2012 Raphael - All Symbol Headcanons please uwu

| Send me a symbol and I will write a headcanon about… 

12 Raphie turn uwu I'm constantly sadden by people making him out to be abusive well openly ignoring how he contradicts his words all the damn time. Claims his brothers are annoying and he would be better on his own. First thing he dose when any of them are in trouble? run to their rescue. extends to others even like rushing to save April or how often he covers and protects Casey. You can't go off what he says gotta watch what he dose Raph is emotionally stunted and illiterate. He loves his family and friends he's just not able to communicate it ;3; Honestly I love his character arch in the show it's very much in the background seeing him going from Cocky and closed off to humbling himself a bit and opening up more. I just wish not most of his episodes centered around his fear of bugs (totalt of 3 times we get this plot) considering some of the stuff he dealt with u-u

𝓕 : My muse’s handwriting. (Is it good, bad, difficult to decipher, do they prefer writing by hand or with the help of some form of machine, e.t.c.) 

"I know how to write jeez." Two examples since the show dose give us this little peek of Raph's work on the party wagon. Raph writes in cursive and he kind of hates it. Raph just has the artist eye and because hes so used to writing tools from drawing he has a nice flow when he writes. Has one of the far more easier handwriting to understand. it is a nice little peek into who he is because its clear to read you can see that Raph is pretty confident the rounded look to his letters also shows he is creative with artistic ability but seeing as we have his art in view we already know this. He writes fast though because he is kind of impatience unless it for like the party wagon painting her than he'll take his time. It's often the only time you'll see Raph hold patience.

✈ : My muse and  traveling. (If they do it frequently and why, if they never left their home town, e.t.c.)

"hmmm been a lot of places? See we went to space cause of the tricetrons. UH been to Japan twice one for time travel and I think Don said we went to some other world Japn that other time too? Uh saw Egypt and Transylvania as well? Soo I dunno whats more distance?"

I guess comes down to what you think is the furthest distance? In America it's up to the Farm House. On the planet? Thanks to Ranet him and his brothers have gone to Parts of Europe, Japan and even Egypt. He has been to Space and not just space different planets well there. Not to mention the few times he's go to full different dimensions. Which I dunno in a way is nice seeing how there was a good chance they would never even seen the surface of New York.

✿ : My muse and nature. (If they are an ‘outdoorsy type’, like the sound of bird’s singing, if they have never set foot in a forest, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I 'ike the city too much who needs the outdoors." Lies, during the farm house arch Raphael was fucking thriving in the woods. This boy was out there every day training and even taking care of things around the place like chopping wood for fires and what not. I think he came to really love being out in the woods since they had so much freedom even with the doom hanging over his head. Once Leo was awake from his coma you can see Raph being able to fully enjoy it. The few times they go camping or travel in more nature settings he never has any issue with it, its a nice change of pace from sewer tunnels and brick city buildings.

He was having the time of his life even when him and brothers tried to figure out how to simply start a fire he was pretty damn excited for a fire even if the rain took it out soon after. Heck first solo patrol he goes on hes wearing his vision quest outfit for no reason at all. Raph just really got in tuned with nature didn't take much for him to do so on his quest either able to connect with fire pretty easy. Also one of the times Raph's anger issue were really centered because he was anger all that fresh air seemed to be good for him.

Closest he gets to nature in the city is when he sneaks away to the docks. He loved the woods of course but he loves the beach even more. He likes the feeling of walking on the soft sand, loves the sound of the waves washing over it. When the moon is is wide and full it's near sliver light seems to just reflect over the water and give the sand an unmatched look. It's the pretties thing he has ever seen and only recreated once by a certain pretty boy of his.

☼ : My muse’s first memory. (Where it was, who was with them, how this memory makes them feel, e.t.c.) 

"First? well I guess watching Splinter fightin' ? I kind of remember getting rolled over by that shopping cart too?"

I love Lone Rat and Cubs it's such a good episode makes me sad it was all the way in season 5!! But man It's just cute watching Splinter take on his role as the turtles Dad. And just watching him slowly watch his turtles personalities start to come in to fulrition. Raphael watched Splinter run to check on him when he got hurt and honestly? Raph as a baby turtle could have easily died at that time falling flat on the ground, having been ran over even and only his plastron chipped? To then watch Splinter's own anger flare and send him into a murderous rage on the kraang? Yeaaah I feel this was a core memory for old Raphie boy here uwu

Raph seems to really make strength and fighting out to be important. Often refereed to have a fiery warrior spirit even. Watching his father lash out when someone he cared for got hurt and won? Familiar isn't that?

☙ : My muse’s favourite food. (Bonus: A memory, be it good or bad, associated with said food.)

"I'll eat anything that aint fuckin' algae"

The turtles went a good while eating a very limited source of food for clear obvious reasons, but having pizza was like a mind blow experience so much so they wanted Mr.Murakami to make them pizza as well getting their pizza dumplings a dish they pretty much only seem to eat there. So safe to say Raph loves Pizza. He's pretty simple and more goes for just pepperoni often grossed out by Mikey's experimental toppings.

I'd also say that Raph also is a fan of lasagna because it was what Casey's dad made when he went to first meet them. Sure the whole meeting was awkward as fuck. But Arnold was hardly phased by A giant turtle in his house. He called him by name, he looked at Raph when he spoke. he didn't talk to him through Casey, and yeah maybe asking how long has he been a turtle been enough to make Casey face plat on to the table. Raph knew there wasn't any malice in Arnaldo's voice.

He did something Raph didn't know he wanted he saw Raph as he was he was scared or put off and even acknowledged it as just something normal he never diverts from the fact Raph is in fact a fucking mutant turtle. It's just who Raph is. And Raph can never explain it but he will always apperacite how Casey's Dad was with him and continued to be. So yes he loves lasagna but only caseys dad's I think it be cute if he learned how to make it since he takes on role of cook for his own family ;3;

♬ : My muse and music. (What type of music they like listening to and in what context, what music they would never listen to, e.t.c.)

"Pft come on i'm all for metal music, punk or just good classic rock. Though Taylor Swift is my girl."

Of course Raph loves anything with good drum beats in it so he can learn the parts of those songs himself on his own drum set. He loves metal and music more in that vine. Loves the vibrations from those kinds of songs and groups. They are loud and it's kind of why he likes them so much it makes it easier to pick up on the sound from and its often how he learns to play those parts from listening so intently.

Of course hes got a soft spot for some pop music but nothing tops his love for Taylor Swift music from here start to her current sound even. Shake it off happens to be his all time favorite song and often what he listens to when hes just having a bad day. Lets to have little spa days listing to it on repeat uwu. It why he never would judge Casey on some of his taste in music cause Raphs a swifty u-u a proud one yes but still can he really mock anyone when he's over there in his room singing to bad blood? Nope besides he likes to think his and Casey's song is Wonderland.

Didn't they tell us don't rush into things? Didn't you flash your green eyes at me? Didn't you calm my fears with a Cheshire cat smile?

↺ : My muse and the past. (Do they live in the past and struggle to let go of past grievances, or move on more easily, is there anything in their past they want to forget, e.t.c.) 

"Gotta be like a stone in river."

HAHAHAHHA not never this boy has never been able to just move on and let things go he just claims he dose. Donnie puts it best when telling raph to get new material. Raph never is full able to work though things though so it's hard for him to just let it go. He just brushes it off but that means it's never really resolved.

Hell his issues with Splinter is the biggest clue to this fact. Raphael never gets to fully get into how he feels because he struggles with expressing his emotions and feelings. From people not really letting him have the stage so he can talk, jumping in to fill in the gaps or put words in his mouth that isn't what he is trying to say at all. Which of course frustrates him because no one is listening! or giving him that simple need to be heard. Raph isn't looking for solutions he just wants his emotions to be heard. That is why his anger issue are so bad his temper is trying to express how he is feeling but it just comes out in a burst of furry and rage.

Raph never able to turly work over things that get to him it's why he seems to have issue with Leo its not aimed at Leo he just became the target. Raph ties so fucking hard he just wants Splinter's affection and praise. Splinter states he once wanted to be an artist and its why he named his sons after artist of his favorite period in time of art. And Raphs pretty good at art and takes it serious even knowing enough to name characters after works of art or artis themself it what he did with Chompy. He loves to fight and train and genuinely enjoys sparring and practicing. He often is the one who wins the sparring matches and when he dose? He seeks Splinters praise! He wants his Dad's approval so damn much. That Raph assumed he would be leader but when leo is made leader with out a second thought? Sure explains why Raph at the start is so critical of Leo's leadership. Questions his orders and heck he often gets Mikey and Donnie to agree with his side over Leo's turning the team against Leo more than once. But it was never even about Leo.Raph only ever seems to start expressing this resentment later when he finally calls out Splinter.

Raph just wants Leo to slip up knock him down a peg or two even show Splinter he isn't perfect and shouldn't be the so called favorite. Its kind of awful of Raph to see Splinter giving leo that weight of responsibility purely out of favoritism. It's pretty clear Raph admires Splinter he always shows him respect. He controls his temper around him listens to Splinter over any one even. This boy just feels he can never measure up to Leo in his fathers eyes.

Splinters death hurts them all of course but it hurts Raph worse because he never got to repair their relationship. Raph tried to follow his Dad's advice but it just never worked for him. To let things they get to him roll off his back like water, soon Raph found himself drowning in all that water. He was never water it was like his flames were being extinguished. It's what he needed most for people to see his fiery nature not as something bad because fire isn't always dangerous either.

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I dunno I sleep when I sleep and get what I need I guess."

Raph is a night owl he likes to stay up but he also dose struggle with sleeping a bit. So he is often just up watching tv till his eyes grow tried. Sometimes Raph sleeps just a bit more than he normally dose because sometimes getting up is just to hard and he rather be in bed.

✧ : My muse and art. (If they have an artistic side or not and why, favourite artist if they have one, e.t.c.) 

"..I like art"

Raph and his art skills I wish got more love just cause it's so an underrated part of his character. I truly feel he got into it because of Splinter. But he soon took a real interest in it on his own learning about different artis and paintings even to points he uses it to nickname Mona and name Chompy after who I am going to claim to be his favorite artist Picasso.

Raph loves to draw a lot but it's something he more keeps to himself but his brothers I feel know raph can draw, he has draw fan art of Captain Ryan for Leo and used to draw with Mikey when they tots. He sort of got into the habit of Drawing special stuff just for Casey it was a subtle way at first for him to express he had a crush on them. Casey also being able to draw soon landed them to start making street art together and it was kind of his favorite thing to do nearly beating going out and getting into fights together even. I like to think he has drawn on Casey a few times with washable markers of course. Sometimes just the little grim reaper he draws Casey Vigilante look.

For a short time after Splinter dies though Raph can't pick up a pencil again and refuses to do anything art related. It just hurts too much. Chompy getting into drawing though sort of helps bring Raph's love for it back. In a way it's him getting something he never had with Splinter. He wanted to connect with Splinter so bad but just couldn't but his own kids? It sort of helps heal something in him that was always hurting he wasn't aware of.

❃ : My muse and social media. (If the muse is/would be on social media and why/why not, their general opinion on it, e.t.c.) 

"Eh not really for it much if im honest, people online are annoying."

He has some social media but he isn't active persay. Raphael isn't much for sites that would require more interaction on his part he more for stuff like Vine or youtube cause watching others videos is a bit more fun. of course he kind of likes the skater trick videos or mimicky jackass stuff that was pretty popular back then. He has a tumblr and sometimes he'll post his art there a few of his street art/ tagging as well. But never went and like connected with people online Raph kind of sees no value to it he rather it be in person even if he wont admit to it.

✉  : My muse and others. (If they social and outgoing or more introverted, and why. If they prefer communicating with others face to face or in written form, e.t.c.). 

"Hmm I like maybe ten people at best."

Raphs just a grumpy turtle lets be honest. I would call him introverted though. He isn't very pleasant on a first meeting and he kind of doesn't give a shit to win people over either when meeting someone. But he dose tend to prefer others company at times, heck hell actively look around to see if any of his brothers are available to hang out with. Annoyed if they more occupied with other things. At other times he rather be alone and needs to be alone even.

But some people seem to be exceptions Raph dose seem to like hanging out with his brothers training with Leo, watching tv with Don or sitting in Mikey's room. But of course his favorite person to be alone together with is lCasey his best friend and boy friend uwu. Sometimes he can just exist in Casey's presence without saying a word. Though often when alone? They are a bit busy making out and such soooo talking isn't always needed uwu. But other times they are just happily cuddled together just soaking in each other.

▶ : My muse and level of education. (If the muse has some form of education, what education they perhaps wish they had, e.t.c.). 

"Smarter than bone head so clearly ya don't need it."

Raph's decently smart actually sure he isn't on Don's level or even Mikey's surprise genius but he is clever. A more creative thicker than a logical one for sure. Fights tends show this best since he can often adjust what he is doing on the fly. Like in his and Casey's fight he has to switch up what he is doing a lot. Taking advantage of what he can to get one up on Casey. He goes from brute strength to more tactical movements as Casey's way of fighting dose throw him since they can go both offense and defense easily. And Raph has a far more defense style of fighting.

He doesn't always understand what Don is saying and has to ask them to re-explain. But at the same time sometimes he'll make suggestion that sound stupid like shooting sonic blasts into the air only for Donnie to back it up and state he's not wrong just not in the litteral way he may take it.

But was able to learn how to make use of hitting pressure points just from watching Splinter do it.

I would more say he has Spatial intelligence, he is a visual person its easier to understand something when he can see it and works well with his ability to draw.

◐ : My muse and animals. (If they like animals and treat them well, do not care for them at all, e.t.c.). 

"I may like them a lot."

Raph is just making himself out to be a Disney Princess here, he loved and took such great care of Spike. He knows how to talk to pigeons and clearly loves them from how he petted one. He spoiled both Savage and Chompy as turtles. Knew exactly what they needed from their diet to their tank. Raph often watches animal documentaries as well and can get a bit too tied up in them. Easily grows attached to the ones more focused in the videos and will get visibly upset if anything happens to them. Like if a cub is killed he will be upset for days and often it's covered up because well he's Raph hes a walking bad mood. If asked? he knows he'll get laughed at but he really was upset okay u-u

❒ : My muse and gifts. (If they are good/bad at finding gifts, good/bad at receiving gifts, good/bad at wrapping gifts, e.t.c.) 

"uh? I don't really do 'em I guess?"

I feel its not really something the turtles do but I like to think for special occasions Raph will go out of his way to do something nice either find something his brothers mentioned liking or needing. He tends to go further for Casey but that's his boy friend uwu the more physical thing he gave Casey of course was their collar at first he was just messing around when finding one in some old shop. It was a joke a first wanting to make them pout cause hes cute when pouting, but then Raph kind of saw it as something Casey could keep from him something that was a more tangible visual of him and Casey dating. Of course, it played into a few kinks that Raph didn't know he had either. Outside that I feel Casey has gotten a few drawings from Raph not a lot just a few here and there. He rather Casey only have like finished work if he gives him anything like that.

☘ : My muse’s relation with their family. (If they speak with each other and how much, if they are close or estranged, e.t.c.). 

"uh..ya know it's fine."

Raph loves his brothers theres no way around that he may fight with them find them annoying even and hell sometimes wish he was alone. But Raph would kill anyone who hurts them. He often puts them before himself "I don't care if I get hurt but my brothers?" Raph is very protective of his brothers and he would gladly die protecting them but his job is to protect them. He's a tough guy but he has a soft sport for all three of them.

Mikey of course that's his baby brother anything happens to him puts him in the worst panics and brings out the worst of his aggression. Raph also will help pick Mikey back up when he's been beaten emotionally down.

Donatello despite how he may drag them at times it's clear Raph is looking out for Donnie in his own way wanting to protect them from more emotional pains. Which is funny because in the show at least Don even with the fact he will call Raph a baby and often remark on bringing up old stuff all the time, also is the most in tune with Raphael. Often the only one who feels bad if he was the cause of Raph being upset. Raphael also tends to mess with Donnie the most in sparing matches its far more like playtime for him if not a lot of bullying. Think you can blame this on the fact that Donnie would fight back against Raph when they were tots. Don's like the only brother Raph will out right admit almost beats him in fights as well, Leo's his rival can't and wont do that. Mikey is baby brother he hate if they ever one up him after all. Donnie though? He even states how Donnie impresses him at times. I think Don showing concern for Raph's emotional state often helps with why they are the way they are sure they bicker. Raph and Don seem to often take eachs other sides pretty easily if they aren't fighting between themself of course. Don often agreeing with Raph against Leo. And Raph encouraging Don's own rebellious nature when going against Leo's orders. I'd say Raph and Don have a bit or rockyness between them still sadly and has kind of made Raph get distant from his twin in this verse when he was told Don had a crush on Casey he got visibly upset the reason for it was because he felt like him and Don always had a good relationship he could just always count on one fact. Donnie was there for him but he couldn't tell him about this? Even if Don is right and maybe Raph would have stepped back he just wished they would have trusted him. When it turned out Don was sick Raph of course worried about his brother and moved past this but as stated he never really got to properly air things out with Donnie and has sort of let that distance grow which he felt more when he and Casey were in a difference universe sort of using that worlds Donnie as a stand in made he see that well he really just misses his twin brother.

Leo of course they have their rivalry but it's clear that was never targeted at Leo. Raph loves Leo and he and Leo are very close referring to themself as the A team even. They often can work well enough with out talk needed between them. And can goof around easily. When Raph was in such a fit of rage Leo hugging him snapped him out of it. Often Leo can get through to Raph the best And Raph soon learned to understand what Leo's dealing with and ties to be his right hand more than another follower. Raph is honestly? very close to Leo despite everything Leo meet him head on sure they fight but Leo will try and at least give raph that space he needs to talk but he will also let Raph well be a little brother at times when he rests against them or just needs to seek out a sense of saftey he always turns to Leo. As sad as it is he can go to Leo over Splinter because he knows Leo dosen't think bad of him how he feels Splinter dose. He would rather die then admit any of that but Leo's nearly a parental figure for Raph. Losing Leo scares him more than losing Splinter ever did.

When Raph's and Casey's turtles mutate of course it's like them forming their own family. Raph honestly just wants his sons to know they don't need to earn thier love he will always love them and be proud of them if they make mistakes he isn't going to scold them he rather understand why they needed to think a bit more through thier choices. Wants them to know they can always tell how they feel no matter what. Help them with thier own anger issues maybe even as well. Raphael just dosen't want Savage ad Chompy to ever feel like he did growing up he might still mess up but he wants his sons to at least know he loves them more than anything and would burn the world if anything happened to them uwu

Raph of course has his in-laws as well which I feel is a special relationship for Raph. he met Angel first and she can get him to do anything I feel. He let her paint his face up and though he hates it? Hell always let her do it. He sees her as his own sister and when she did slip and get mixed up with the Purple Dragons landing Casey in trouble not once did he yell at her over it. Casey mom he only met once when she had pasted and needed to figure out how to help Casey. Se was nice and kind to him and seemed to trust Casey in his care which to Raph was like having a blessing. If Casey mom felt Raph was good for Casey then he must be and honestly? it help his jealousy and fears. Casey father I went into I like to see it as Raph kind of getting the parent relationship he might have more needed growing up. He may never get to that level of comfort that Casey has with his Dad but he dose grow to feel he can turn to Casey dad when needed.

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📝Raphael uwu [Rise Verse]

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Raph is a huge sports guy Football(American), Soccer, Basketball, Xtreme sports, pretty much anything.

He has a few sports cards that he's found in the trash over the years and keeps in a binder. So when he comes across a new one he gets very excited

He started to take an interest in fashion because of Yvonne, whenever he does get dressed he's trying to be a bit stylish

In that, he takes some things into thought like colors and overall function along with style. He annoys his brothers with this because he takes a long to dress now.

Of course, Raph loves Jupiter Jim and Lou Jitsu movies

Raph still had that angry side his previous variations are known for he just had a better handle compared to them since he stress his need to protect his brothers first.

Raph being the oldest of course took charge because he was the older when they were just turtle tots. But often his brothers got hurt during thier mischief, Splinter often making a point to Raph he needed to watch them is what started planting the seed to his mother hen tendencies

Raph is a big Mother Hen, he is the most likely to worry over his family no matter the reasons from injury to not being home when they would be home. Tend to have the hardest time with letting Mikey have that independence

Raphael has Anxiety clearly, I say is likely Separation anxiety, seeing how his family is all he has known for a good while it's no wonder Raph tends to panic when he is suddenly left alone.

Raph uses social media the least compared to his brothers so he isn't as in the know on things. Like our date meme "Like a Boss."

Because of this he also doesn't always fully understand a short-hand text or what it means and it has confused his brothers. he also makes it up sometimes.

Raph digestive tact is made of steel because he keeps eating stuff he shouldn't u_u Man has a strong bite and can eat pretty much anything seeing how he has a bite force of 209 N

Raph is one of the better swimmers of his brother's thanks to being a Snapping Turtle

(Movie related) Ralph’s eye sight on his right eye is not the best and often gives him issues now

Raphael/Yvonne (Yes I put one up top then decided to add a section on its own.)

Raph is the type to fall in love fast and hard. he fell for her pretty quickly, and couldn't stop himself for loving everything about her.

Raph tends to get a bit flustered around Yvoone simply because he's always trying to impress her in hopes of her liking him back.

Raph isn't one to use terms of endearment as much so he mostly calls her by name or babe, he prefers my girl though the most.

Raph is very quick to lifts Yvonne up to protect her over the smallest things.

He likes to pick her up and spin her around before pulling her into a hug. Sometimes he forgets how strong he is and yeets her into the air though good thing she can fly

When Raph gets her gifts he has a bad habit of over thinking if they are good enough for her and has many times just ate her gifts so to replace it with something better

One exception to this is Raph will make her a Braclete from an old mask of his, he torn this into shreds and learned t braid the Fabio and even found an old bit of metal that fit well with some help with his bothers he goes engrave it for her (I don’t know what with yet but this is post movie angst related uwu)

Yvonne being British has grave Raph a chance to try the snacks and other food there, he has a favorite and sadly it’s Turkish dealight u_u

He is Yvonnes biggest hype man not matter what he generally means it but he’s very out loud with it when he dose hype up her creations and more.

He's the kind of boy friend that buys a hoodie wears it and purposely gives it to his girl so she has a hopdie of his

Big Mama’s boy Au

Raph dosen’t know any Ninja skill but he has picked up how to fight from his mother Battle Nexus

This Raph has the bad temper pervious Ralph’s are more known for.

He has made it point to know everything his mom has control over mostly for the times he alone he can make sure no one is causing trouble when she isn’t there to keep things in order.

He tried to make her a teddy bear as a kid it’s not the best a patch work of fabric and not stuffed the best and has poor stitch work he scarp material around the hotel to make it for her thought

Even after Raph learns he has brothers out there he chooses to stay with Big Mama, She was the one who raised him she is his family

He dose try to connect with them however with his Mom’s blessing

However if put in the position he would pick Big Mama over his brothers and betrayal them if they ever hurt her u-u

Raph refers to Big Mama as either Ma or Mom