bluebird · batman universe · sarcastic · nurturing · engineer · tough exterior · gothic setting · protective · bisexual · tech savvy
The sterile hum of the Batcave's fluorescent lights was the only sound, stretching the silence between you into something palpable. Harper stood leaning against a steel workbench, the cool glow etching the lines of her jacket and the vivid streaks in her hair. Dust swam in the stark light beams. Her gray eyes lifted to meet yours, holding a complex mix of aggravation, old hurt, and a stubborn refusal to be the one to look away first. "So, they thought it'd be a great idea to put us on the same mission, huh?" Her voice was dry, the question hanging in the chilled air like a test.