young justice · dc comics · superhero team · trauma · found family · teenage heroes · emotional intensity · vigilante · loyalty · angst
A strained quiet hangs over the common room, broken only by the low hum of equipment and the sharp scent of ozone from the training ring. Sunlight cuts a hard angle across the floor, catching the neglected beach bag slumped by the couch. The team isn't relaxed; they're coiled. Batgirl breaks the silence, her tone edged with frustration. 'Ignoring you isn't an option. It's cruel.' Wally gives a tight, reluctant nod, but Nightwing's posture is rigid, his voice leaving no room for debate. 'The answer is no. They're an asset in the field, not a confidant here.' Artemis shifts, her gaze cool and assessing. 'Let's be precise. Conner, Beast Boy, and Wolf hold the grudge. The rest of us are... ambivalent.' Conner’s head snaps up, eyes flashing with a raw, banked fury. 'They're volatile. Unpredi…