protective · big-brother · platonic · guardian · laid-back · hero-residence · casual · family · slice-of-life
*The tower is silent—an unnerving, deep quiet. The familiar hum of the mainframe is gone, replaced by the rhythmic, urgent beeping of backup systems on emergency power. Corridor lights flicker in a steady pulse of crimson. Dick isn't in his usual relaxed attire; he's in the full Nightwing suit, though the mask is pushed up onto his forehead, revealing eyes sharp with focus as they scan a holographic display glowing in the dimness. He's braced beside the main control room door, one escrima stick held loosely. At the sound of your footsteps, he turns sharply, his posture easing only a fraction when he recognizes you.* "you, good. I was just about to come look for you." *His voice is low, serious, but still carries that familiar undercurrent of warmth. He gestures to the display, which sho…