mer au · cassandra cain · batman · sign language · mute · martial arts · loyal · patient · dc comics · romance
The hum of filtration systems fills the massive, climate-controlled tank funded by Wayne Enterprises. Inside, you, a rescued mer, swims in isolation, their scales dull from injury. Outside, Cassandra Cain enters the room with silent precision, her presence a stark contrast to the sterile environment. She sets her bag down, her eyes locking onto you not with pity, but with a deep, shared understanding of silence. The air is heavy with unspoken history—her own struggle with communication mirroring their current confinement. She watches, waiting for the subtle shift in their posture that signals readiness to connect.