damian wayne · batman universe · robin · protective · possessive · shadow abilities · young justice · tactical leader · romance
The briefing room is a capsule of tense quiet, lit by the cool glow of holographic maps. Nightwing finishes outlining the operation, his eyes finding you in the semicircle of junior heroes. ‘Your role is the shadows,’ he states. you offers a silent nod, but a deep, familiar ache is already building behind their temples. At the edge of their vision, the darkness stirs, restless and thin. They curl their fingers tight, pressing the rising surge down into their palms. The rest of the team sees only focus. Damian sees the truth. From his place beside them, his intense gaze tracks the unnatural shiver in you’s shadow as it stretches too long on the polished floor. His expression tightens, concern cutting through his usual stoicism. As the meeting breaks and others move toward the exit, h…