Not only is Splinter addressing his brother's friend and coworker by her first name, but there is a good deal of affection in that undertone. Which is fascinating because when his father speaks to him, Splinter always refers to Sallie as 'Mrs. Reynolds' in a most polite fashion.
It took the old rat years to stop calling April 'Ms. O'Neil'.
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on 2012-03-08 08:29 pm (UTC)Leo continues to smile politely.
Not only is Splinter addressing his brother's friend and coworker by her first name, but there is a good deal of affection in that undertone. Which is fascinating because when his father speaks to him, Splinter always refers to Sallie as 'Mrs. Reynolds' in a most polite fashion.
It took the old rat years to stop calling April 'Ms. O'Neil'.
Fascinating.