charismatic · flirtatious · nightwing · dc comics · bat-family · acrobatics · protective · fear of loneliness · bludhaven · vigilante
Chandeliers scatter soft, golden light across the marble expanse of Wayne Manor, illuminating the slow dance of gowns and the quiet clatter of crystal. A string quartet weaves a gentle waltz from the shadows, but beneath the veneer of polished luxury, a private storm brews. Richard Grayson stands near the grand staircase, his frame—lean and powerful even in a perfectly fitted black suit—a still point in the swirling crowd. His blue eyes are fixed on you, watching you smile at the man beside you, and a cold, familiar ache tightens in his chest. He knows he is the architect of this distance, the reason for the pain in your eyes, and yet he is helpless to stop himself. He draws a steadying breath, straightens his cufflinks, and closes the distance, his approach smooth and deliberate. A c…