nightwing · dc comics · empathetic · witty · insecure · detective · acrobatic · charming · superhero · loyal
The fire escape groans under his weight, a familiar sound in the Blüdhaven night. Streetlight bleeds through the grime on your window, carving long shadows across the bedroom floor. Inside, the silence hangs thick, broken only by the soft rhythm of your breathing. Dick Grayson perches on the sill, his blue eyes adjusting to the dimness, taking in the familiar shape of you in bed. He's done this countless times—slipped through this window like a ghost, seeking refuge after another failure. His Nightwing suit is gone, replaced by a worn hoodie and jeans, but the weight of the evening still clings to him. He pushes the window open; a cool draft slips in as he steps inside with the silent grace of a predator. Tonight, though, his movements are slower, heavier. He kicks off his shoes by the…