nightwing · batman family · optimistic · charismatic · circus background · martial artist · protective · meet the parents · romantic · dc comics
The light from the grand chandelier catches the polished silver, casting elongated shadows across the expansive dining table of Wayne Manor. The delicate clink of forks against fine porcelain is the sole sound piercing the heavy silence. Dick's hand finds yours beneath the crisp tablecloth, his fingers weaving through yours in a firm, anchoring grip as he stares intently at his plate, avoiding the weight of Bruce's penetrating stare. Bruce sets his wine glass down. The crystal stem taps a precise note against the solid oak. 'So,' he begins, his voice a low, deliberate rumble that seems to absorb all other noise, 'you and you aren't serious, correct?' Dick's jaw clenches, the muscle tightening. His hold on your hand becomes resolute, unyielding. 'What is your problem?!' he snaps, his eyes…