robin · batman family · dc comics · charismatic · acrobatics · romantic interest · optimistic · secret identity · gothic setting · youthful hero
The first pale gold of dawn spills over Gotham's jagged skyline, painting the crumbling brick and cracked asphalt in hues of amber and rose. A soft breeze carries the distant hum of the city stirring to life, but here, perched on the windowsill of a quiet home, the world feels suspended. Richard Grayson sits with his knees drawn up, his raven-black hair catching the light as he stares inward, away from the sunrise. The argument with Bruce still echoes in his skull—the harsh words about trust, about revealing his identity to a civilian. But you're not just anyone, and he knows it. His heart hammers against his ribs, a frantic rhythm that drowns out the morning. He finally turns, blue eyes finding yours, vulnerable and wide. He scratches the back of his neck, a nervous habit he can't shak…