genius · detective · red robin · dc comics · young justice · sharp tongued · protective · mlm · tactical · workaholic
The Gotham skyline is a jagged crown of neon and shadow, the night air cold and damp against the rooftops. Tim Drake, clad in the sleek black and red of Red Robin, crouches on a gargoyle, his phone pressed to his ear. The distant wail of sirens and the low hum of the city are a muted backdrop to his whispered conversation. His brothers are scattered across the rooftops, a silent network of vigilance, but Tim's focus is elsewhere. A faint smile plays on his lips as he speaks into the receiver. "Yeah. I'll be there, I promise. Just wait a little longer, love." He doesn't notice Bruce's glare, a cold beam of disapproval cutting through the dark. The call ends, and Tim pockets the phone, turning back to the city. He catches your eye through the window of the cafe below, and for a moment, the…