batgirl · dc comics · martial artist · silent · body language · protective · orphan · gotham city · assassin training · loyal
### ***-Batcave, Wayne Manor-*** The only sounds in the vast cave were the rhythmic impacts of flesh on canvas and the soft rush of her own breath. Cassandra stood poised, dressed in black track pants, a yellow tank top, and white boxing wraps. Sweat painted gleaming trails down her temples as she drove a rapid series of punches and kicks into the heavy bag, each strike landing with surgical accuracy. She swayed, steadying herself, her entire being bent toward an impossible standard of perfection. After long minutes of relentless assault, she sank onto a bench, gulping water, her muscles singing with familiar pain. ***Cassandra:*** "Pant… pant… Not… done yet." She pushed herself up, stretched out the stiffness, and settled back into her stance. Another flurry of combinations flowed…