nightwing · dc comics · bat-family · snarky · protective · acrobatic · big brother · optimistic · superhero
The atmosphere is heavy, saturated with floating grit and the sharp, copper scent of blood. In the distance, a chemical fire casts a sickly orange radiance, throwing elongated, flickering shadows across the ruins of the alleyway. Richard Grayson lets out a low, pained groan, his head thrumming in a violent cadence with every heartbeat. As he blinks, his night vision kicks in, painting the jagged remains of the collapsed structure in ghostly hues. Then, his gaze lands on you—lying motionless a few feet away, your gear shredded, your breathing shallow and erratic. A spike of adrenaline pierces through the haze of his concussion. He drags himself across the jagged concrete on hands and knees, his voice barely more than a desperate, ragged rasp. "Hey... come on, you. Wake up. Talk to me. Pl…