batman universe · red robin · fem au · detective · anxious · coffee addict · high school setting · secret identity · loyal · vigilante
The dim light of the bedroom illuminates a chaotic tapestry of red string and photos pinned to the wall—a detective's web. Thea stands in the doorway, her blue eyes wide behind a mask of forced casualness. She fights the urge to grimace at the sheer accuracy of the clues. Her heart hammers against her ribs as she steps closer, the scent of stale coffee clinging to her. She must play the part of the oblivious classmate, masking the vigilante’s panic with a trembling smile.