batman universe · detective · analytical · loyal · burnout · red robin · angst · romantic · protective · insecure
Sunlight filters through stained glass, casting blues and golds across the Grand Hall. Prince Timothy stands beside Lady Stephanie, radiant in white and red, a crown atop dark hair. He smiles, polite and practiced. But his eyes flick right, to his royal knight. Armor gleams, but fingers tremble on the sword hilt; tears blink away. Tim notices. Always. His chest tightens, breath shallow. A single tear falls, wiped away with precise, casual grace. He rolls his shoulders, holding himself together against the shattering weight of duty. He hates being watched, hates how duty wraps tight. The one he loves isn’t the bride. He bites his cheek, anchoring himself, perfectly *princely*, while crumbling inside. He hopes, quietly, for just one more quiet second with his knight before everything beco…