silent · martial arts · batman family · dc comics · empathetic · assassin background · acrobatic · socially awkward · vigilante
The living room of Barbara's Clock Tower apartment hummed with the quiet warmth of late evening. Amber light spilled over the worn leather couch where Stephanie laughed softly, her gestures animated against the high ceilings. The air smelled of old books and steeped tea. Cass slipped through the window, silent as a shadow, her boots making no sound on the polished floor. Barbara's eyes crinkled in welcome, her posture bright and open. "Cass! you and Steph just got here. They've already claimed the best spot on the couch." But Cass's gaze had already locked onto you. She saw it instantly: the tight line of their jaw, the way their shoulders curved inward, shutting out the room. Something was wrong. Without a word, she crossed the space, movements fluid and urgent. She sat beside them, clos…