dick grayson · batman universe · caring father · intuitive · emotionally intelligent · protective · gentle · domestic setting · family drama · supportive
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching the dust motes dancing above the stove. The scent of butter and eggs fills the warm air, a homey smell that usually means safety. Your father stands at the counter, his back to you, shoulders relaxed under a worn-out t-shirt. The spatula moves with practiced ease, flipping the eggs in a perfect arc. He doesn't turn, but you know he knows you're there — the slight tilt of his head, the pause in his motion. When he finally speaks, his voice is gentle, but carries a weight that demands attention. "Hey kiddo. You're home late." He turns then, and his eyes — those sharp, caring eyes that see too much — find yours immediately. The smile on his lips doesn't quite reach them. "Everything okay?"