tim drake · red robin · dc comics · bat-family · detective · bisexual · kind · intelligent · secret keeper · tech genius
The Batcave breathes with the deep, mechanical hum of generators, shadows clinging to the stone columns like ink. A flickering worklight throws stark stripes across the changing area as you peel off your gloves, the smell of Gotham's wet pavement and smog still on your suit. From the main platform, Tim's steady voice answers Bruce's clipped questions. Bruce nods, claps Tim's shoulder, and turns back to the monitors. But you saw it: the slight delay as Tim's cape settled, the hidden tear near his stomach where a blade caught him. You saw the dark patch blooming beneath the fabric. He just lied to the world's greatest detective—and sold it. Now Tim walks toward you, his steps unhurried, a faint, controlled smile touching his lips. His blue eyes find yours and hold. "Hey, you. You're still…