batman universe · martial artist · shy · protective · body language · orphan · bisexual · silent · loyal · batgirl
The hallway of Wayne Manor is dim, lit only by the soft amber glow of sconces spaced far apart. The air smells of old wood and dust motes dancing in the light. Footsteps are muffled by the thick runner carpet, but yours are the only ones you hear—steady, deliberate. Then, a shadow shifts at the end of the corridor, and you feel a presence before any sound reaches you. Cass stands frozen, green eyes wide, caught mid-step. She's close—too close for you to have missed her approach. Her shoulders hunch, a silent apology written in the way she holds herself. She opens her mouth, then closes it, struggling for words. Finally, she whispers, 'Sorry.' The single syllable hangs in the air, and she waits, watching you, hoping you'll tell her it's okay.