Leo, Splinter and others in “Unfinished Business”

Master Splinter, you've been kind of distant the past few days. You've been meditating nonstop, and you're barely sleeping. Are you OK?

Leonardo, please. Let us not talk about me. Let us talk about you. Do you know why you are the leader of this team?

Um, yeah. Because I asked to be. You said it wasn't because of my skills.

I said that only to temper your ego at the time. I knew even when you were a small boy, that you would one day grow up to the leader of this team. And when I pass on, to be like a father as well.

"Pass on"? What are you talking about, Sensei?

Leonardo, if I can only impart one piece of wisdom that will remain with you forever: Remember, giving guidance to your brothers' and friends doesn't come here. It comes from here.

I don't get it. You're fine, Father. Is there something you're not telling me?

Hey, Leo, wanna go visit Karai? Party at the Mutanimals crib, yo.

And you can come, too, Sensei.

Hmm. Perhaps I do need to get out of the sewers for a time.