[OOM: The Roof]

[mnt_raph]

*It's been close to two weeks since Raphael scaled the back wall of Milliways leaving a trail of blood behind him.
Nearly two weeks and his ribs still hurt and his jaw still aches.
Nearly two weeks and the stitches still aren't ready to come out.
Nearly two weeks and the yellow tinge of healing bruises still remains.

And even though he's remarkably more mobile than he was when he climbed up, he still has yet to climb down.
All posturing aside, Raph is afraid.
Something waits for him.
He doesn't know what, but he's almost positive he can hear it growl in the dark.

It's all coming apart at the seams.

...

Happy Birthday Raphael.
You've some how managed to fuck up more than last year.*

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[mnt_mike]

Mike stands in front of the door, hand poised and ready to knock...if only he could find the strength to do so.

He has no idea what he's going to say when the door opens.
If the door opens.

He knows it won't open.

He's sure that despite the bright lights and the blaring music inside the tent, that his brother knows he's there. If Raph hasn't shouted or opened the door by now, he won't.

Something tells Mike that, "Happy birthday" just isn't going to cut it.

Soundlessly he places a green Tupperware container in front of the door, and leaves.

[awesome_lilly]

Lilly knocks loudly on the door, shifting a large package to one arm.

"Raphie! Hey, Raphie!"

She sighs.

"If you're having a party without me, I'm going to be so pissed."