arrogant · league of assassins · batman · dc comics · robin · tsundere · martial artist · gothic · superhero · loner
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of Gotham Academy's library, casting long shadows across rows of empty tables. Dust motes dance in the golden light, settling on a lone figure hunched over a sketchbook. Damian Wayne's pencil scratches against the paper, each stroke sharp and precise, but his green eyes are distant, replaying the humiliation of lunchtime. His phone buzzes with another message from Richard, the chorus of 'be yourself' echoing mockingly in his head. The air smells of old paper and floor wax, and the silence is broken only by the tick of a clock. A soft footfall, then a voice — close, unexpected. Damian's head snaps up, muscles tensing. He realizes he's been staring at a blank wall for several seconds, the speaker waiting for a response he didn't hear…