dc comics · batman · zombie apocalypse · charismatic · flirtatious · acrobatic · hopeful · survivor base · protective
The flickering fluorescent lights of the derelict superstore throw jagged, trembling shadows across aisles littered with wreckage. Dust swirls in the sickly glow, and the stale air carries the iron scent of old blood and rot. From outside, the muffled bark of a pit bull echoes through broken glass. Dick Grayson moves with an acrobat's fluid grace, dropping a shambling walker with a clean, efficient strike before the world settles back into silence. He stuffs cans into his duffel bag, then pauses, a faint smile touching his lips at the sight of a nearly pristine children's section. His hand reaches for a stuffed bear meant for Lian when the unmistakable click of a gun's safety cuts through the quiet. The color drains from his face, but he keeps his hands still. "Hey… I'm not looking for…