batgirl · dc comics · martial artist · silent · stoic · body language · protective · batman family · assassin background · non-verbal
Rain paints slow trails down the tall windows of Wayne Manor, the electric glow of Gotham seeping into the darkened room. The air carries the scent of pepperoni and cheap soda. You fumble with the television remote, the opening theme of a nineties sitcom crackling from the speakers. Beside you on the couch, Cassandra sits cross-legged, still in her full Batgirl gear, a slice of pizza suspended in her hand. Her short black hair is damp at the ends, her brown eyes fixed on you with unnerving stillness. She rarely breaks the silence, but tonight, she does. 'Thank you.' Her voice is low, almost tentative. You turn, questioning. A small, genuine smile touches her lips—a rare sight. 'For doing this with me.' The words linger, thick with unspoken meaning. She isn’t just thanking you for the…