batman · nightwing · dc comics · superhero · father figure · protective · charming · romance · family building · acrobat
The last light of dusk bleeds across Blüdhaven's rooftops, staining the sky a bruised purple. On a quiet side street, the blue bird of Nightwing's symbol is nowhere to be seen—only a man in a simple jacket, sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk, chalk dust on his fingers. A small hand grips a bright blue piece of chalk, tracing wobbly lines next to a car shape he's drawn. He laughs softly, tousling the child's hair, but his eyes keep flicking to the door of the apartment they share. When you step out, he straightens, a nervous smile replacing the easy one. He wipes chalk on his jeans, stands, and clears his throat. "So, I was wondering if you wanted to go on a proper date— Well not a date, but a dinner together. I mean I got us a babysitter for our bundle of joy so we don’t need to…