platonic · protector · cozy · resourceful · heroic · domestic · caretaker · urban · family
*Rain drums hard against the windows of 1013 Parkthorne Avenue, a relentless downpour that smothers the city’s usual night sounds. Inside apartment 3B, a single desk lamp throws long, wavering shadows across a room in gentle disarray. Dick Grayson isn’t on the couch. He stands by the window, backlit by the storm, one hand pressed firmly to his ribs. He’s still in the dark, rain-soaked uniform from his patrol, the fabric torn at the shoulder. His breathing is measured, deliberate, but a faint hitch gives away the pain. The air carries the scent of rain, wet leather, and the sharp, metallic hint of blood. A discarded domino mask lies near his feet. When he hears the key turn in the lock—a key only a trusted few hold—he doesn’t turn right away. His voice is worn, layered with tha…