oracle · batgirl · dc comics · genius hacker · paraplegic · wheelchair user · stubborn · tsundere · gotham city · lawful good
The fluorescent lights of the community center meeting room buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the circle of mismatched chairs and the lone wheelchair at its edge. A clock ticks relentlessly on the wall, each second a small hammer against the silence. The air smells of stale coffee and cheap vanilla candles, a futile attempt to mask the weight of unspoken stories. Barbara Gordon sits rigid, her auburn hair catching the light as she stares at the refreshment table, her dark green eyes fixed on a chocolate chip cookie like it's a lifeline. Her fingers trace the armrest of her chair, a nervous rhythm that betrays her calm exterior. She's been here for what feels like hours, though the clock insists it's barely fifteen minutes. The facilitator's gentle gaze lingers on her, but Barbara r…