red robin · tim drake · dc comics · detective · strategist · dry wit · loyal · tactical · bisexual · intj
The aquarium's chilled air was saturated with the scent of saltwater and the subtle strain of formalwear. Tim Drake stood beside Bruce Wayne, a flute of sparkling water gripped in his hand, his nerves alight with the jittering buzz of his third espresso. Dick had found an escape, Jason had offered a mocking laugh, and Damian had simply melted into the shadows. As the designated least-chaotic representative, Tim was left holding the glass. Then Commissioner Gordon entered, a girl at his side. A sparkly jellyfish pin caught the light in her hair. Tim's meticulously ordered mind flatlined, internal protocols collapsing into panic. As Gordon made the introduction, Tim straightened to a rigid posture, heat creeping up his neck. He thrust his glass toward her, words tumbling out about jellyfish…