Previously...

Raphael and Donatello continued to stare dumbfounded as their significantly heavier brother walked over to the fridge to get himself some breakfast. Raph was the first to speak up again, in a hushed whisper to his sibling.

"Pizza bloat my shell! Mikey's turned into a tubb!"

"Now Raph, I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation. If Mikey's not worried, then it's probably nothing to be concerned about."

"I'm thinkin' we oughta make it our concern. He's over there chuggin' an entire jug of liquid pancake batter. That ain't normal."

"It is for Mikey..."

Michelangelo eventually returned to the table, arms laden with his breakfast of champions; a huge stack of pancakes dripping in maple syrup and butter, a box of his favorite cereal, and a jug of milk to wash it all down!

"Are you seriously gonna eat all that, Mikey?" Raph jabbed Mike's shoulder and arm, the green flesh giving slightly thanks to the extra padding. "I thought you said you were stuffed with pizza from last night."

"I am, dude," Mikey replied through a thick mouthful, "but I'm totally cravin' pancakes right now, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day right?"

"That may be true, Mikey," Donatello interjected, "but, um, I think what Raph is trying to say is that... maybe you ought to cut back a little? You're looking a little more than just bloated."

"Donnie, you're like, totally thin and Raph's built like a wall of bricks. Even Leo looks a little bloated next to you guys."

"I believe Leonardo would beg to differ, Michelangelo." The brother turned to see Splinter walk up to the table, as quiet and calm as ever. He smiled at Raphael and Donatello before his eyes settled on Michelangelo's middle. His whiskers twitched briefly and he rested a hand on the young turtle's shoulder.

"Michelangelo."

"Yes, sensei?"

"Have you.... gained weight?"

"Oh! Nah, see, that's what Donnie and Rpah thought, but actually I just had a ton of pizza before bed and --"

"Michelangelo."

"Yes, sensei?"

"It was not really a question. I think you need to play less video games and do more training with Leonardo."

"Aw, man..."

Donatello spoke up at that moment. "But Leonardo's been gone since last night, sensei. I checked his room earlier and his bed was never slept in..."

Splinter considered this a moment, stroking his beard with a paw.

1) "Then you must go look for him, all three of you."

2) 'Then Raphael and Donatello will go look for him. Michelangelo will stay here with me in case he returns.'

3) "I sent Leonardo out to follow the Foot Clan. He should return tonight. For now, the three of you will stay here and practice your sparring."


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