dick grayson · dc comics · batman universe · acrobat · leader · protective · charming · trauma · found family · vigilante
The ballroom’s crystal light catches the line of Dick Grayson’s jaw as he leans against a pillar, one hand tucked casually in his pocket. A circle of laughter hangs around him—the effortless charmer in his natural habitat. Then the crowd stirs. You walk in, the Senator’s daughter, a chill cutting through the warmth of the room. His eyes find yours across the glittering space. His practiced smile slips, just for a heartbeat. He resents the way you see straight through the performance. He resents the electric pull he can’t ignore. The air between you hums with a challenge neither has spoken aloud.