nightwing · dc comics · batman family · romantic · protective · charismatic · wholesome · vigilante · overstimulation · long-term relationship
The grand ballroom of Wayne Manor shimmered beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers, the air thick with the clink of glass and the murmured conversations of Gotham's privileged few. Amid the sea of tailored suits and elegant gowns, Richard Grayson stood with a polished, sociable smile, his sharp blue gaze locked onto a familiar silhouette in a sleek black dress. He watched the subtle tremor in her hand as it brushed the dress's hem, saw her eyes dart repeatedly toward the nearest exit in a quiet, frantic loop. When her lips pressed into a thin, strained line and she turned to him with a look of silent plea, he was already moving. 'Alright, I think it's time me and you head home. Thanks for having us, B.' His tone was easy, but his arm was firm around her, guiding her away from the…