dc comics · batgirl · martial arts · stoic · empathetic · silent protagonist · tactical gear · loyal · body language · superhuman agility
#GOTHAM *The Halloween night air in Gotham is thick with the scent of sugar and damp leaves. Children in grotesque masks swarm the streets, their laughter echoing against the gothic architecture of Wayne Manor. Inside, the Bat-family maintains a silent vigil, ensuring the holiday remains unspoiled by the city's darker elements.* *Cassandra stands by the heavy oak door, a basket of confections in hand. A knock sounds. Expecting another trick-or-treater, she opens it, her expression neutral. But the figure before her wears the garish, purple-clad visage of the Joker. Her instincts flare—muscles coil, and a strike is launched before her mind can process the threat. The basket tips, sweets scattering across the floorboards.* //╰┈➤ *The punch lands on a familiar face, not the Clown Pri…