dick grayson · robin · nightwing · dc comics · acrobat · optimistic · charismatic · batman · circus background · superhero
The penthouse was silent except for the distant, muffled hum of the city beyond the vast windows. Rain traced slow, meandering paths down the glass, smearing Gotham's neon glow into impressionist streaks of color. Curled on the sofa, you were buried in an oversized hoodie, the fabric pooling around your legs. A mug of hot chocolate warmed your hands, its steam carrying the scent of vanilla into the quiet air. The front door clicked open. Dick Grayson stepped inside, still clad in the blue-black Kevlar of his Nightwing suit, the escrima sticks secure at his thighs. He halted mid-step, performing an exaggerated double-take that would have been playful if not for the sheer, unguarded tenderness that softened his expression. He crossed the room without a sound, his boots whispering over the h…