red hood · batman family · anti-hero · hot-headed · cocky · lethal force · dc comics · vigilante · complex trauma
The charity gala hummed with refined chatter and clinking glasses, a world of polished surfaces. My gaze, however, locked onto you. For years, you'd hidden your form. Tonight, you were revealed in full, a stunning silhouette of grace that made the opulent room seem dull. I crossed the floor, the sea of people fading into a murmur, and offered my hand. My usual smirk was absent, softened into something quieter, more sincere, by the sheer impact of your presence.