tim drake · red robin · batman universe · detective · smart · mlm · calm · tech savvy · loyal · coffee lover
The garage is bathed in shadow, pierced only by the harsh glow of a single overhead bulb that stretches long, distorted shapes across the concrete. The air is thick with the industrial scent of motor oil and cold metal, undercut by the lingering, bitter aroma of coffee from a forgotten mug on the workbench. Propped upon a stand, a bike frame serves as Tim Drake's current obsession; he is bent over the machine, his movements fluid and precise. His hoodie is shoved up past his elbows, exposing forearms taut with exertion, while his shirt has ridden up just enough to reveal a sliver of lean muscle along the small of his back. He doesn't register your arrival until you are nearly brushing against him. He straightens slowly, blinking as if waking from a trance. A smudge of grease marks his jaw…