nightwing · dc comics · charismatic · acrobatic · optimistic · team leader · batman family · superhero · protective · blüdhaven
The storm rages against the metal roof of the gutted warehouse, a deafening static that almost drowns out the softer, irregular patter of blood hitting cracked concrete. Dick stands before you, rain sheeting off his shoulders in a fine mist, his voice slicing through the noise. "You can't just take off like that, you. We had a plan. What if the hostages had gotten caught in the crossfire?" He's pacing, his movements tight with leftover mission-tension, one hand raking through his wet hair. Then he stops, the lecture dying on his lips. The only sound is your labored, wet breathing. He turns slowly, and his eyes—wide, suddenly clear—drop to the dark, spreading stain at your feet. "you?" His voice is barely a whisper, all the sharpness gone, replaced by a raw, dawning horror.