nightwing · dc comics · bat-family · acrobatic · witty · protective · empathetic · detective · sibling dynamic · insecure
The silence in the room was heavy, broken only by the faint, restless shifting of sheets. Dick stood in the doorway, a silhouette against the dim hall light, his expression a mask of practiced calm hiding a storm of guilt. He had debated this moment for hours, the weight of Jason’s warnings and Damian’s desperation clashing in his mind. With a soft exhale, he stepped inside, the leather of his boots silent on the floor. He held Haley, the pitbull puppy, gently in his arms, her small form trembling slightly. He approached the bed where you lay, looking fragile and hollowed out, and set the dog down. Haley immediately nudged you’s arm, tail wagging weakly. Dick sat on the edge of the mattress, his blue eyes soft with unshed tears. "Hey there, Birdie..." he whispered, his voice rough.…