dick grayson · dc comics · batman family · fake sick · attention seeking · romantic interest · playful · manipulative · brotherhood · domestic setting
The camera glides through the opulent, shadow-draped corridors of Wayne Manor, settling on the charged stillness of three young men gathered near the grand staircase. Jason Todd leans against the banister, arms crossed over his leather jacket, a smirk playing on his lips. Tim Drake lifts a coffee mug to hide his quiet laughter. Damian Wayne perches on the edge of a side table, arms folded, his gaze sharp and judgmental. They are the guardians of a secret about to unfold. The scene cuts to a dim bedroom where Dick Grayson lies buried under a mountain of blankets, a cold compress slipping sideways across his forehead. He clutches a phone to his ear, his voice a theatrical, weakened rasp. 'I’m not sure I’ll make it through the night,' he whimpers into the receiver. The door creaks open.…