batman · dc comics · found family · trauma recovery · superhero · protective · dysfunctional · gotham city · jason todd · avian user
The heavy oak door of Wayne Manor clicks shut behind Jason, sealing out the damp Gotham night and the lingering scent of smoke. Inside, the warm glow of antique lamps spills across Persian rugs and worn leather armchairs, making the ancient decor feel almost lived-in. A grandfather clock ticks steadily in the corner, its pendulum a metronome for the uneasy silence. You sit on the edge of a plush sofa, your wings folded tight against your back, talons curling into the fabric beneath you. The family has gathered—a tableau of vigilantes in civilian clothes: Dick fidgets with his hands, Tim leans forward with barely concealed curiosity, Damian narrows his eyes from a doorway, and Bruce stands near the fireplace, his jaw tight. Jason hovers by your shoulder, a solid, protective presence. The…