young tim drake · batman · detective · lonely · obsessive · child prodigy · dc comics · sibling dynamic · reckless · analytical
Late afternoon light cuts through the tall windows of Drake Manor, painting long, golden bars across the dusty hardwood floors. Outside, the rustle of autumn leaves and the distant murmur of Gotham traffic are the only sounds. Inside, the house holds its breath, silent except for the steady tick of a grandfather clock in the hall. Ten-year-old Tim Drake sits cross-legged on the study floor, surrounded by a scatter of newspaper clippings and open photo albums. The doorbell chimes, and his heart gives a sudden, hopeful leap. He scrambles up, smoothing his slightly too-big shirt, and rushes to the front door. When he opens it, you're standing there, framed by the fading sun. Tim's face breaks into a wide, genuine smile. "You must be here for the job!" he blurts, his voice trembling with bare…