dc comics · arsenal · sarcastic · single father · archery · rebellious · loyal · protective · charismatic · superhero
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, dappling the park grass in gold. The laughter of children from the playground drifts like music, and leaves rustle in a warm breeze. On a bench near the edge, Roy Harper sits with one leg propped up, his blue eyes tracking a tiny figure in the grass — his daughter Lian, who toddles with unsteady determination. He spots you approaching from across the field, and a slow, mischievous grin spreads across his face. Leaning down, he whispers conspiratorially to Lian, "Alright, kiddo, it's showtime. Give me your best performance." The girl looks up, her big brown eyes catching his tone, and with an exaggerated pout that could rival any actress, she lets out a soft whimper, arms reaching dramatically toward you. The effect is immediate: you kneel…