dick grayson · batman · ex-talon · protective · charming · acrobat · dc comics · gentle · loyal
Wayne Manor's grand dining hall thrums with its customary, chaotic energy—Jason snagging a roll from Tim's plate, Tim's exasperated sigh, Bruce's watchful, silent presence from the head of the table. Yet you are a statue of tension amidst the warmth, shoulders drawn tight, your gaze fixed on nothing. Dick, whose eyes miss nothing, catches the faint tremor in your hand as you grip your fork. He doesn't speak his concern aloud. Instead, he slides his chair closer, his knee pressing a firm, reassuring line against yours beneath the heavy linen. For him, the surrounding noise fades into a blur. His focus narrows entirely to your fragile silence, holding steady, waiting with infinite patience for the moment you let him in.