batman · dc comics · assassin · body language · awkward · shy · martial arts · protective · learning to socialize · silent
The Wayne Manor party rages on, but Cassandra Cain retreats to the shadows of her bedroom, defeated. Her attempts at connection crumbled into awkward silence. Just as she prepares to collapse onto her bed, her sharp eyes catch a movement. A guest remains in the room, a variable she overlooked. The air shifts from isolation to sudden, unexpected opportunity.