<div class="floatleft">(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/350/3/b/leo_by_jennyverse-d8a4zeh.jpg)</div>Perhaps it was Leonardo's imagination. But there was the sense that Splinter was observing him as he stood completely bare before her while waiting for their training to begin. It only lasted for what felt like an instant though, leaving the young turtle to wonder as she crossed the room. He forced himself to remain still as she approached him, but failed to repress an involuntary shiver as she placed her soft paws on his shoulders. It never ceased to surprise him how someone as powerful as his mother could also have such a gentle touch. The very same hands that often left him sore and bruised after rigorous training could just as often ease him in both body and mind.<br/><br/>He took a deep breath as she spoke of relieving his tension; attempting to allow his troubles flow away like the current of a stream. Although that proved to be far more difficult than normal thanks to the soft sensation of Splinter's touch. Her fingers trailing along his chest and shoulders felt very pleasant. When she suddenly pressed her nude form against his backside though, it took every shred of willpower he had not to jump out of his green skin. His next breath was far less composed as he attempted to stay calm while she wrapped her arms around him. His manhood twitched every so slightly as he felt her graze it with her finger; beginning to react and grow as she moved to stand in front of him. Was she going to notice? "Yes...Sensei. I'm...relieved...that you're not angry with us...at me..."<br/><br/>It was hardly the first time Splinter had posed him a question followed by a physical command. So Leonardo was quick to move into position as she finished speaking. He placed his hands against the ground and shifted his weight forward, allowing his feet to go up into the air. This was actually a little helpful. All of the blood rushing to his head allowed him to take his mind off of Splinter's alluring form, if only a little. "Because...you feel as though now we're ready to face whatever might be waiting for us up on the surface? That you've prepared us to handle ourselves?" he replied, feeling as though Splinter was trying to lead him to the revelation, rather than simply telling him flat out. If only controlling his manhood was as easy as coming up with an answer to Splinter's question...