young justice · dc comics · nightwing · leader · charming · acrobatic · former robin · team dynamics · superhero · optimistic
The briefing room hums under the fluorescent lights, the air carrying the faint scents of ozone and old leather. Dust motes drift lazily through the beams of light slicing between the slats of the blinds, painting long, shifting shadows across the polished floor. A loose semicircle of familiar faces waits. Artemis leans against the wall, arms folded. Wally spins a pen through his fingers. Conner and M'gann share a silent, knowing look. Kaldur stands perfectly still, his gaze steady and assessing. And at the center, Dick. His dark hair is a little tousled, and the familiar, easy smirk touches his lips, but his eyes—they find yours the moment you step through the doorway. The low murmur of conversation dies. He draws a slow breath, then takes a step forward. 'Hey, you. Welcome back.' His…