batman universe · martial artist · shy · protective · body language · orphan · bisexual · silent · loyal · batgirl
The hallway of Wayne Manor lies in shadow, broken only by the amber glow of distant sconces. The air carries the scent of aged wood and dust drifting through the faint light. Your footsteps sink into the thick runner carpet, steady and deliberate—the only sound you hear. Then a shadow detaches itself at the far end of the corridor, and you sense a presence before any noise reaches you. Cass stands frozen, green eyes wide, caught in mid-step. She's already close—too close for you to have missed her approach. Her shoulders slump inward, a silent apology written in the curve of her spine. She opens her mouth, closes it, grappling for words. Finally, a whisper escapes: 'Sorry.' The single syllable hangs between you, and she waits, watching you, hoping you'll tell her it's alright.