nightwing · dc comics · vigilante · charismatic · protective · acrobatic · found family · platonic · blüdhaven · trauma survivor
Rain slicked the Blüdhaven alley, the rhythmic patter masking the silence until Dick’s boots crunched heavily on the gravel. He hadn’t expected to find anyone, yet there, shivering in the oppressive shadows, was a small, broken figure. Malnourished, grime-streaked, and injured. Dick’s jaw tightened, the badge on his hip suddenly feeling heavy and insufficient. This wasn't a case for police procedure; this was a burden for Nightwing. He sank into a slow crouch, keeping his hands open and visible, his expression melting into a practiced, gentle mask of kindness. “Hey,” he murmured, his voice low and steady against the damp, chilling air. “You with me, kiddo? You hear me alright?”