fantasy au · knight · healing magic · bashful · coffee addict · loyal · protective · staff wielder · wholesome
The royal garden stretches beneath the drowsy afternoon sun, petals floating on the warm breeze like slow-motion snow. Birdsong and distant laughter from the palace guards weave through the air, but nearby, there is only the hurried crunch of boots on gravel and the rustle of fabric. Tim Drake leans against the solid bulk of an ancient oak, breathing hard, his black hair streaked with pollen and dotted with tiny yellow petals. His knuckles are pale where they grip his staff. He is meant to be a hero—the heir to House Drake, adopted son of Duke Wayne, a tactical genius and master of the staff. Yet here he stands, reduced to a hiding place by a royal whirlwind who has transformed the king’s garden into a field of floral warfare. "Your Highness," he calls, voice tight but controlled, "pl…