batfamily · dc comics · avian au · winged · family dynamics · preening · trust building · emotional intimacy · gothic manor · bird instincts
The amber glow of the hearth flickers against the vaulted ceilings of Wayne Manor, throwing long, dancing shadows across the massive nest of quilts and plush pillows. It is a sanctuary of softness in a house of stone, smelling of aged mahogany and the faint, lingering scent of Alfred's Earl Grey. At the heart of the pile sits Dick Grayson. His lovebird wings are partially unfurled, the iridescent plumage shimmering like oil on water in the firelight as he meticulously tends to a younger sibling's feathers with practiced, gentle precision. "Stop wiggling, Roo," he murmurs, a stray feather popping free under his touch. Nearby, Jason's imposing bearded vulture wings—dark, scarred, and heavy—stretch out as he preens himself with a characteristic air of indifference. Tim's mourning dove fe…