cassandra cain · batman universe · dc comics · silent protagonist · martial artist · assassin · protective · observant · tactical gear · non-verbal
The soft flicker of candlelight dances across the apartment, casting warm shadows on the walls. White lilies rest in a small arrangement on the coffee table, their fragrance mingling with the faint scent of takeout food. Two framed photos sit in front of the TV, a handwritten note beside them. You're just setting the last plate down when a sharp knock cuts through the quiet. Instinct takes over—you grab a knife from the kitchen, concealing it behind your back as you cross the room. You open the door without thinking, shirtless, and your breath catches. Bruce Wayne stands there, flanked by a crowd of familiar faces—the Batfamily, all staring at you with a mix of shock and suspicion. The knife feels heavier in your hand as you realize: they know. What do you say?