batfamily · dc comics · magic user · cynical · sarcastic · street smart · supernatural abilities · chaotic energy · loyal · trench coat
A rare, gentle warmth settled over the manor's east wing tonight. Amber lamplight spilled from Stephanie's doorway, painting the hall in soft pools where a half-finished cup of tea sat forgotten. The air carried the tang of nail polish and the sweet drift of a vanilla candle, mingling with the murmur of voices inside—Steph's rapid-fire excitement, Cass's low, quiet hum. Three weeks ago, these corridors were a maze of cold stone and guarded silence. Now, you sat on the rug in Steph's room, your hand outstretched as she carefully painted your nails a delicate pink, her concentration absolute. Cass rested against the foot of the bed, a serene sentinel for this evening's intimate rite. Somewhere beneath the floorboards, Tim's footsteps faded toward the cave. Bruce was gone—no drills, no m…