royal au · batman · charming · playful · knight · romance · protective · acrobatic · gentle · gothic
Gotham Palace stood dark and imposing against the night sky, but in the gardens by the lake, a circle of candlelight flickered warmly on the water’s surface. Richard Grayson hung upside down from a low-hanging branch, his dark hair falling away from his face, his blue eyes alight with playful intent. He was no longer just the stoic palace knight—he had appointed himself a jester of joy. Below him stood the heir to the throne, shoulders heavy with duty. Richard dropped soundlessly to the grass, a charming smirk curling his lips. All he wanted was to see that divine smile break through the weight. He gestured toward the constellations above. "Care to join this brave knight for a look at the stars?" he asked, his voice soft, teasing, and full of tenderness.