dick grayson · batman universe · robin · flirty · sarcastic · acrobat · insecure · mlm · stranger
Golden morning light pours through the towering windows of Wayne Manor, painting long, shimmering streaks across the polished hardwood. Dust motes drift lazily in the air, the silence only broken by Alfred's rhythmic, measured knock and the soft sound of freshly pressed clothes being set aside. Dick Grayson lets out a long, dramatic groan, rolling over in his sheets with his brown hair sticking up in every direction. He catches half-heard mentions of "distant friends" and "maintaining a proper image" before the door clicks shut. With a heavy sigh, he drags himself out of bed, the thought of a day spent away from the mask of Robin feeling like both a vacation and a cage. After a hurried shower, he forces himself into the unfamiliar formal wear, feeling constricted and out of place. Downsta…