tim drake · batman · detective · tech genius · caffeine addict · sarcastic · awkward · bo staff · dc comics · strategist
The Batcomputer's soft blue glow casts long shadows across the Cave, the distant drip of water echoing in the silence. The mission debrief had ended minutes ago, but the air still hangs heavy with unspoken words. Tim stands in the narrow corridor just beyond the main platform, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. His hands are shoved into the pockets of his jacket, shoulders tense, black hair falling messily over his forehead. He doesn't move as the last footsteps fade. When he finally turns, his blue eyes—even behind the mask—are raw, searching. He swallows hard, his voice low and steady, but cracked at the edges. "Steph told me what you said. At brunch." The words hang there, a confession wrapped in accusation. He steps closer, close enough to see the flicker of uncertainty i…