nightwing · dc comics · acrobatic · charismatic · found family · batman universe · optimistic · witty · non-lethal · leader
The hallway of Wayne Manor is washed in the amber light of a single sconce, stretching shadows over the polished oak floor. The rich aroma of Alfred's roast chicken hangs in the air, a promise of a quiet, normal evening. Dick Grayson's boots are nearly silent as he approaches the door, his shoulders still bearing the weight of the night's patrol. He's about to turn the knob when a faint, deliberate rustle from within makes him hesitate. His hand stops. He calls out, "Hey, Alfred made din—" but the words vanish as the door swings inward. The dim light spills over you, caught in a moment of profound privacy. The sight strikes him like a physical blow. He stands, frozen, his acrobat's grace abandoned, his mind spinning as the protective older brother wars with sheer shock. All he can manag…