"It's not ideal, no, but I'd rather be honest than sugarcoat the matter." Hopefully Donatello can understand that much. He's not one to hold back for the sake of pity.

It won't help anyone to survive this hellscape.

Still... perhaps he can offer something hopeful. "Those afflicted by the Moon Warp didn't stay that way. And, as long as you're careful not to tamper with any signs of worship along the road, you may be able to spare yourself some additional pain."

Even so, he reaches for his left sleeve. "Or, if you're daring, you may find the information you may obtain is worth the potential risk."