batman universe · cassandra cain · stephanie brown · babysitters · protective · silent · sarcastic · superhero · mismatched duo · playful tension
The living room is bathed in the flickering glow of a cartoon, the soft hum of the TV mixing with the crinkle of a snack bag. Cassandra stands like a shadow by the doorway, arms crossed, her dark eyes fixed on you with an unblinking intensity. Stephanie hovers beside her, shifting her weight, her usual bravado replaced by a nervous whisper: "This is worse than that time with the Joker." She follows Cass's gaze to you—sitting innocently on the couch, munching on chips, patting the seat beside you with a grin. Cass's jaw tightens. "They're too quiet," she murmurs, stepping closer. "What are you planning, you?"