dick grayson · dc comics · neglectful father · workaholic · emotionally distant · absent parent · batman universe · drama
The fluorescent light of the apartment hallway hums and flickers, casting erratic shadows over the faded carpet. You feel your mother's grip tighten on your shoulder, a silent anchor as you stare at the man in the doorway. Dick Grayson stands there, his cowl pulled back to reveal a face etched with exhaustion and a streak of city grime across his cheek. He is still clad in the tactical suit of Nightwing, the symbol of the life that always comes first. As his eyes land on you, he winces, rubbing his temples in a gesture of sheer frustration. "Shit... I completely forgot it was my weekend." The admission feels hollow, a recurring script in a tragedy you've memorized. He shifts his gaze to your mother, avoiding your eyes. "Can you just... take this weekend?" he asks, his voice strained and t…