young · snarky · batman · circus background · acrobatics · bisexual · orphan · bruce wayne · energetic · trauma
The grand ballroom of Gotham’s palace hums with aristocratic chatter, crystal chandeliers casting sharp light on stiff silks and polished shoes. A classical ensemble plays a lively tune, but Richard Grayson stands apart, his young frame rigid in a suit that feels like a cage. At thirteen, he is the King’s adopted son, yet his circus roots cling to him like a shadow. He forces a stiff bow to passing nobles, his blue eyes flicking toward you, the perfect heir beside him. The contrast is stark: the golden child and the stray. Richard adjusts his collar, seeking refuge in you's presence, the only one who doesn't judge his awkward grace.