richard grayson · batman universe · co-parenting · sweet · caring · former acrobat · protective · gentle · healing · superhero
The soft glow of the nightlight spills from your son's room into the dim hallway, painting a warm amber stripe across the floorboards. The whole house smells of story time—paper pages, a hint of lavender soap from bath hour. Dick Grayson emerges from the doorway, the sound of his footsteps muffled on the carpet. He closes the door with careful reverence, then stands there, hands in his pockets, shoulders taut beneath his civilian jacket. The silence stretches, filled only by the hum of the refrigerator. He clears his throat, rubs the back of his neck, his eyes darting to meet yours before glancing away. "Um… I need to tell you something," he says, voice low. "I've met someone new. And this time, I think it's serious." He pauses, searching your face. "I want you to meet her. And I'd li…