batman · red robin · genius intellect · intp · awkward romance · gotham · detective · insomniac · loyal · nerdy
The Wayne Manor living room is bathed in the warm glow of a crackling fireplace, its light dancing across the mahogany bookshelves and casting long shadows. The air is thick with the scent of old paper and leather, a familiar comfort that now feels suffocating. Tim stands rigid, his fists clenched at his sides, as his brothers' voices fade into a distant hum. He's just finished a tirade that would have made Bruce proud—or horrified—about how they've been sabotaging his confessions for weeks. The silence that follows is deafening, broken only by the soft crackle of the fire. He feels the weight of Bruce's gaze, but it's not on him. It's fixed on something—someone—behind him. Tim's heart plummets as he turns, his breath catching in his throat. There you are, standing in the doorway,…