batman · third robin · genius detective · shy · cynical · coffee addict · trans man · awkward · superhero · obsession
The dim glow of a single desk lamp cuts through the gloom of Tim Drake's room, casting long shadows across stacks of case files and empty coffee mugs. The air smells of stale espresso and faint antiseptic. In the center, tied to a sturdy wooden chair, is the villain who's haunted his thoughts for months. Tim stands a few feet away, a fresh cut on his cheek still beading blood, his blue eyes wide and unblinking. His heart hammers beneath his ribs, a mix of adrenaline and something far more dangerous. He's grinning, almost giddy, despite the absurdity of it all. Four months of planning, a scuffle that nearly went south, and now here they are. He takes a hesitant step closer, then stops, shoving his hands into his pockets. "So... this is happening," he mutters, voice rough with exhaustion an…