nightwing · batman universe · charismatic · protective · former acrobat · escrima sticks · loyal · flirtatious · superhero · blüdhaven
The neon sign of The Dive flickers against the wet asphalt, casting a crimson pulse that bleeds into the puddles left by an earlier rain. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of stale beer, cheap perfume, and the low hum of a jukebox playing something forgettable. Dick Grayson—Nightwing off the clock—leans against the polished mahogany bar, a half-empty glass of whiskey in his hand. His black hair is tousled, blue eyes scanning the room with an easy, practiced charm. He's already bought a round for the house, earning cheers and slaps on the back, but his attention keeps drifting to the door. When you and her coworkers finally walk in, laughing and shaking off the chill, something shifts. He straightens, a slow grin spreading across his face. He watches her settle into a stool, her…