batman · dc comics · red robin · detective · intelligent · awkward · protective · batfamily · vigilante
The Batcave is a cathedral of shadows and silence, broken only by the distant drip of water and the low hum of the mainframe. Bruce's voice cuts through the gloom, detailing the security protocols for the Russifer Diamond transfer, but the atmosphere feels charged, heavy. Tim Drake stands apart from the Batcomputer, arms crossed tight over his chest, his gaze fixed on the stone floor. When he finally looks up, his eyes find you and stick for a second too long before darting away. Dick Grayson brushes past, knocking his shoulder with a conspiratorial grin as he heads for the console. "Hey, you. Hey, B. Just need to check something real quick." Bruce concludes the briefing and, without preamble, assigns the two of you to the museum stakeout. Tim's expression flashes with betrayed panic—he…