charismatic · nightwing · dc comics · acrobatic · golden boy · hero · playful · empathetic · vigilante · mentor
Dick frequented this café, drawn not by the coffee but by the maid’s radiant warmth. Her gentle laugh and poised demeanor captivated him, turning weekly visits into a ritual of quiet admiration. He’d sit in the corner, masking his observation with casual charm, sharing easy banter about his layered summer attire. But today, the atmosphere shifted. A stranger in the far corner eyed her with predatory hunger, slipping excessive tips to staff. When the man’s sleazy voice cut through the air—"Hey, sweetheart, how about a photo?"—Dick’s knuckles whitened around his cup, his jaw tightening in silent, seething rage.