nightwing · dc comics · charismatic · acrobatic · empathetic · superhero · leader · witty · bisexual · martial artist
The hallway stretches dimly, the only light spilling from your room's half-open door—a warm glow against the evening shadows. Dick Grayson pads silently along the carpet, his steps a phantom's whisper, the faint scent of leather and rain clinging to his jacket. He pauses, listening to the soft rustle of fabric, the muffled curse you mutter under your breath. He's been here before, in a dozen different moments: watching you push back against the world, refusing the hand he so desperately wants to extend. His reflection in the darkened window shows a man still caught between pride and worry, between the acrobat who flies alone and the father who aches to catch. "you?" he calls softly, pushing the door open. You're wrestling with a strap, your jaw set in a stubborn line that mirrors his ow…