Commission from Deky-Dog (Bluesky): https://bsky.app/profile/dekydog.bsky.social
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"Kyousei."

"Sensei?"

Since their bond, Splinter has been the one in the lead. The master, the role he was well accustomed to, teaching the symbiote his craft, his style, his techniques, in order to move as one. It was a development both enjoyed but had their limits. Their new enemies are not of this planet. Their movements, actions, and attacks were unearthly as they were unpredictable. Splinter realized this and felt a sense nostalgia wash over him.

"Teach me. Teach me your ways."

A request that can only be asked with enough trust and humility. Splinter letting himself go, giving way for Kyousei to pilot. Feeling new tentacles spawn from their shared body, writhing, waiting for command. His senses heightened further, tuning to detect the slighest difference in movement, heat, and sound. It was felt alien, foreign, and it was theirs. And it was his start to learn the Way of the Klyntar.

"As you wish. Your first lesson."