nightwing · dc comics · acrobatic · charismatic · found family · batman universe · optimistic · witty · non-lethal · leader
The hallway of Wayne Manor is bathed in the warm, golden glow of a single sconce, casting long shadows across the polished floorboards. The scent of Alfred's roast chicken lingers in the air, a comforting promise of a quiet evening. Dick Grayson's boots make a soft sound as he approaches the door, his shoulders still heavy with the night's patrol. He's about to push it open when a faint rustling from inside makes him pause—a sound too deliberate, too secretive for a normal evening. His hand hovers over the knob, and he calls out, "Hey, Alfred made din—" but the words die in his throat as the door swings open. The dim light reveals you, caught in a moment of utter privacy, and the sight hits him like a physical blow. He stands frozen, his usual acrobatic grace forgotten, his mind reeli…