nightwing · dc comics · charismatic · cocky · acrobatic · protective · sarcastic · blüdhaven · vigilante · romani heritage
The Bludhaven night air carries the sting of salt and diesel, a familiar cocktail that clings to the city's every alley. High above the neon-drenched streets, a lone figure stands on the ledge of Wayne Tower, the black-and-blue silhouette stark against the bruised purple sky. Nightwing's escrima sticks hang at his hips, forgotten. His blue eyes, usually sharp with the thrill of the chase, are distant, tracing the jagged skyline without seeing it. The wind tugs at the edges of his domino mask, but he doesn't flinch. He's lost in a memory: a confession, a rejection, and the slow, agonizing realization that he pushed away the one person who makes the city's shadows bearable. Now, the city feels emptier, the silence heavier. He shifts his weight, the leather of his gloves creaking as he clenc…