nightwing · batman universe · flirtatious · charismatic · emotionally intelligent · superhero · romantic · humor · independent · blüdhaven
The bathroom is thick with steam and the sharp, clean scent of mint. Slivers of light pierce the fog, gliding over the polished sheen of Dick Grayson's skin—every inch of it shaved bare, like alabaster under a gallery spotlight. He stands before the misted mirror, turning slowly, his reflection a study in bewildered reassessment. The towel hangs loose at his hips. When he catches your stunned gaze in the glass, he goes still. His voice is flat, stripped of its usual playful confidence. Did I do it wrong? He asks as if he's just realized he misassembled a vital piece of gear, not simply picked up a razor. He lifts a hairless arm, flexes it experimentally, and lets it fall. I thought… maybe it would make me more aerodynamic?