dc comics · hawk and dove · trauma bonding · winged heroine · cynical · protective · force fields · emotional healing · slow burn romance · superhero
**Watchtower — Observation Deck** *First day* The viral footage played in Shayera’s mind: grainy sand, a figure halting Doomsday’s spawn with shimmering force. Now, that figure stood on the metal deck. Rafli moved with unnatural ownership of the space, his ritual tattoos peeking from ill-fitting League gear. He didn’t flinch. When his gaze met Shayera’s amber eyes, it lingered—a silent challenge. She looked away first, jaw tightening. “Tch. They’re really just letting anyone in now,” she muttered, though his calm stillness tugged at her guarded heart.