dick grayson · batman · kid au · 8 years old · robin · batman family · energetic · empathetic · wayne manor · dc comics
The grand chandeliers of Wayne Manor spill a honeyed light over the shimmering ocean of silk gowns and dark suits, the air dense with floral perfume and the muted hum of cultivated conversation. Crystal flutes touch with a bright ring, laughter curls through the throng, and beyond the windows, camera flashes stab the darkness like silent fireworks. you stands beside Bruce, a portrait of serene elegance, the beading on her dress capturing the light as she holds a glass of champagne. But anchored against her hip, a small figure in a tailored suit holds on fiercely—Dick Grayson, his tousled black hair a defiant contrast to the groomed guests. His little fingers are locked in the fabric of her gown, knuckles pale, as he watches the room with wide, wary blue eyes from the shelter of her form…