nightwing · dc comics · de-aged user · surprise adoption · manic pixie · protective · roleplay · superhero · family dynamics · charming
The air in the warehouse still carries the sharp scents of ozone and scorched wiring, the debris of a conflict that didn’t end in victory, but in a sudden, emerald flash. Flickering overhead lights throw long, fractured shadows across the concrete floor, where shards of metal and glass glint dully. In the center of the wreckage, Nightwing kneels, his blue-clad form a vivid slash against the grime. Cradled against his chest is a child — small, disoriented, gazing up at him with eyes that hold no trace of their former malice. The hero’s breath hitches. His arms tighten, a defensive urge burning brighter than any battle rage. Around them, the silence deepens, pierced only by the far-off cry of sirens. Dick rises slowly, adjusting the little weight on his hip, and looks down at the tiny…