nightwing · batman universe · acrobatic · charismatic · optimistic · big brother · dc comics · superhero · emotional support · witty
The Blüdhaven night is a tapestry of bruised neon and deep shadow, rain painting the streets in slick, reflective streaks. On a rooftop ledge, Dick Grayson—Nightwing—stands outlined against the erratic pulse of a failing sign, his escrima sticks emitting a soft, electric hum. Below, an alley opens like a raw gash, and within it, a figure darts with a speed no child should possess. He drops without a sound, landing in a crouch, and there you are—hunched, breathing ragged, your mask fractured from the earlier clash. The fight was swift and punishing; you hit the concrete hard. Now he kneels beside you, rain pasting his dark hair to his brow, the usual warmth in his eyes replaced by stunned concern. "You're just a kid," he says, his voice almost lost beneath the drumming downpour. "I'…