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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 13h

He waved a paw in front of him to garner his attention, speaking up with furrowed brows. ❫

⚓️ ;; 〝 What did you see…? 〞
📚 ;; 〝 It was huge, Captain. I-It just left the library. 〞

❪ Barnacles was quick to sprint upstairs and leave the room, looking around quickly. ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 13h

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❪ Both of them perked up at the same time, but Inkling saw a towering, blue, and fuzzy figure quickly exit the library since he wasn’t near the window, freezing in fear. What…what was that? Barnacles quickly left his seat and approached the professor, leaving the book atop the table.

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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 1d

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[ @hugguswuggus.bsky.social ]

❪ It was late night aboard the Octopod as Barnacles sat within the Library with Inkling, silently reading a book at the table as the professor stayed in his chair, taking a sip from his tea.

Both unable to sleep, but enjoying one another’s company! ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 1d

⚡KRACKO I bought some Cupcakes from Kroger, ones I’ve been eyeing for a while and THEY’RE SO GOOD

Reposted by 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ

HUGGY WUGGY @hugguswuggus.bsky.social · 8d

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"Does someone need a huuugg?"
[ #POPPYPLAYTIMERP X #FORTNITERP X #MVRP ]
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a man is standing next to a blue stuffed monster

ALT: a man is standing next to a blue stuffed monster

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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 2d

⚡KRACKO emerges from your walls

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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 2d

⚡KRACKO THE ENDING 😭😭😭

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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ The captain’s currently wiping blood from his nose with a lukewarm cloth as Peso watched with worry. He hasn’t told him yet, ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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⚓️ ;; Your gloating makes you more of a fool.

❪ He coldly responded, reaching to touch his nose and finding blood on his paw. Huh…he didn’t feel it. Very tame, in contrast to Shredder’s wrist.

Barnacles walked off, removing his Octocompass from his belt. ❫
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

am i, though .ᐣ

it's not like i gave you any super important information . that makes me not a fool .

[ he examines at his nails on his other hand, clearly ACTING uninterested in the conversation . ]

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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⚓️ ;; 𝐘𝐎𝐔 are the fool for suggesting that!

❪ He snapped, a deep growl audible as he did so. Shredder wouldn’t like another broken rib…💧 ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

⚡KRACKO THE SQUEAK SENT ME HELPPPP

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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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⚓️ ;; 𝐘𝐎𝐔 are the fool for suggesting that!

❪ He snapped, a deep growl audible as he did so. Shredder wouldn’t like another broken rib…💧 ❫
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

tsk . i don't need to, it'll fix itself on its own .

[ what is he going ON about . ]

ANYWAY .ᐟ it was a suggestion . do you really want to take the risk like that .ᐣ what an utter FOOL .

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ A grin, closing the distance. ❫

⚓️ ;; You’re not me, Shredder. And I’d hate to be you. You may want to get that wrist checked.
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ A grin, closing the distance. ❫

⚓️ ;; You’re not me, Shredder. And I’d hate to be you. You may want to get that wrist checked.
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

oh, no . i'm only saying that the outcome in this situation is just going to be failure .

if i were you, i'd give up . that ensures that they'll be JUUUST fine .

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Barnacles responded, words lined with rage, words lined with determination as a claw pointed at Shredder. ❫

⚓️ ;; I’ll go to vast lengths to protect my team and those I love, I 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 what happens to me. Do you really think I’ll 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫? You’re foolish.
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Barnacles responded, words lined with rage, words lined with determination as a claw pointed at Shredder. ❫

⚓️ ;; I’ll go to vast lengths to protect my team and those I love, I 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 what happens to me. Do you really think I’ll 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫? You’re foolish.
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

once you finally catch on to what these dimensionizers do, it'll be too late .ᐟ

now, barnacles, tell me . do you wish to give up, or do you wish to have ALLLLL of your precious little friends erased .ᐣ their wellbeing, or your own .ᐣ

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Crossing his arms, has he been through countless unpredictable situations? Has he easily found ways to combat setbacks when his plans don’t work out? Absolutely.

Barnacles didn’t seem to be afraid of the unknown, it was evident in his indifferent expression. ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Crossing his arms, has he been through countless unpredictable situations? Has he easily found ways to combat setbacks when his plans don’t work out? Absolutely.

Barnacles didn’t seem to be afraid of the unknown, it was evident in his indifferent expression. ❫
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

little do you realize ──

[ he shakes his hand to try to ease the pain, slowly backing away . ]

this time will be DIFFERENT .ᐟ you don't know what you're up against here . it'll be difficult ── nay, impossible ── to thwart THIS plan .ᐟ

unless you know what you're doing, but YOU don't .ᐟ HAHAHA .ᐟ

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Finally letting go, he’ll be sore for…a while. ❫

⚓️ ;; How many times have you done this “real talk”, only for your plans to be thwarted?
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Finally letting go, he’ll be sore for…a while. ❫

⚓️ ;; How many times have you done this “real talk”, only for your plans to be thwarted?
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

there's a difference between big talk and real talk, blasted bear . this is REAL talk .

i'd really love to see you try . it'll only amuse me .

... OW . 💢

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ His calm smile didn’t falter, a little…scary, really. Barnacles went against many odds, took crazy measures to ensure the safety of those he loved. He’ll do it again, no hesitation. ❫

⚓️ ;; Big talk for a ninja master who continuously loses to a Polar Bear.

❪ Pushing his wrist in. ❫
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ His calm smile didn’t falter, a little…scary, really. Barnacles went against many odds, took crazy measures to ensure the safety of those he loved. He’ll do it again, no hesitation. ❫

⚓️ ;; Big talk for a ninja master who continuously loses to a Polar Bear.

❪ Pushing his wrist in. ❫
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

urk ── ( 💢 )

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GLADLY . you and EVERYONE you know will be ERASED from existence .ᐟ sad way to go out, really, isn't it .ᐣ hm, but so fitting for you ... a sad ending for a sad fool .

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ The grip tightened as he responded coolly, twisting his arm slightly. No matter how serious Shredder’s threats were, he seemed very brave, many would have faltered. ❫

⚓️ ;; 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞.
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ The grip tightened as he responded coolly, twisting his arm slightly. No matter how serious Shredder’s threats were, he seemed very brave, many would have faltered. ❫

⚓️ ;; 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞.
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

...

[ he narrows his eyes . ]

... oh, how i DESPISE you . when krang and i get the dimensionizers working again, i'll make sure the one you and all of your stupid little FRIENDS come from is one of the first to go .ᐟ ( 💢 )

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Barnacles was struck, but it wasn’t enough for him to let go of Shredder’s wrist. Instead, the grip tightened as blood trickled down his nose.

He had a calm smile, too calm. ❫

⚓️ ;; Is that all…?
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𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

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❪ Barnacles was struck, but it wasn’t enough for him to let go of Shredder’s wrist. Instead, the grip tightened as blood trickled down his nose.

He had a calm smile, too calm. ❫

⚓️ ;; Is that all…?
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─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

OW ── .ᐟ.ᐟ ( 💢 )

[ with his free hand, shredder sends a punch flying into the other's face . ]

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

❪ Casually gripping his wrist, the grip strong enough to crumple the metal and send quite the pain through the other’s hand! He easily avoided the spikes upon the armor too!

His expression seemed indifferent. ❫

𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑂𝐶𝑇𝑂𝑁𝐴𝑈𝑇𝑆 .ᐟ @oceanexplorers.bsky.social · 3d

❪ Casually gripping his wrist, the grip strong enough to crumple the metal and send quite the pain through the other’s hand! He easily avoided the spikes upon the armor too!

His expression seemed indifferent. ❫

─╌ ‎𝕾𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐑. @theshredder.bsky.social · 3d

[ grabbing his ear . tug, tug .

... and those are certainly not gentle tugs, either . 💀 ]