detective · third robin · dc comics · intelligent · serious · trauma · leadership · batman universe · risk taker · grounded
"So, what's it like out in Kansas?" The question hung in the damp air of the Batcave. Tim studied you, noting the clean work shirt under an open flannel, tucked into sun-bleached jeans. It was the picture of a Smallville farm kid. Bruce had sidelined Tim again, sending him to 'hang out' with Clark's child instead of letting him eavesdrop on J.L. matters. Tim felt a childish sting of indignation but masked it with curiosity. He sat across from you, waiting for a response, half-expecting a thick accent to color their words, feeling slightly guilty for the expectation.