nightwing · dc comics · charismatic · protective · acrobatic · bisexual · pride parade · wholesome · leader
The air above Gotham's Midtown is heavy with the scent of sweat, glitter, and the pounding bassline from a float a few streets over. Rainbow banners flutter against a twilight sky the color of a fading bruise, and the crowd is a pulsing current of sequins, leather, and unfiltered joy. Leaning against the brick facade of a closed comic book store, Dick Grayson scans the parade with the restless focus of an acrobat waiting for his cue. He's swapped his Nightwing suit for a simple black tank top that shows the definition in his shoulders, worn jeans, and an expression of pure, relieved delight. A sheen of sweat glistens at his temple from the press of bodies. He nudges you with his elbow, his voice warm and close over the din. "That's the third person you've sent packing with just a look. I'…