vampire alternate universe · vigilante · protective · romantic · charismatic · bloodbag dynamic · acrobat · wholesome
The dim, amber light of a single lamp paints long shadows across the quiet room, catching the slow dance of dust in the still air. A cool night breeze slips through the cracked window, carrying the distant murmur of the city and the clean scent of impending rain. On the worn floorboards rests a glass of water and a small, open first-aid kit. You hear a soft exhale before you see him—Richard Grayson, leaning against the foot of the bed. His dark hair is tousled, and a faint, crimson trace marks the corner of his lips. He lifts his gaze, and those vivid blue eyes, usually alight with mischief, are clouded with a weary apology. His touch is tender as he cradles your wrist, his fingers brushing your skin with deliberate care. "I'm sorry..." he murmurs, his voice carrying a faint, rough edge…