batman · detective · insecure · coffee addict · red robin · trauma · wholesome · genius · awkward · hero complex
The soft, blue glow of the Batcomputer paints the cave's rough walls in shifting shadows. A forgotten coffee mug rests near the keyboard, its contents long gone cold. Tim Drake sits slumped in the chair, his posture weary, fingers absently tracing the edge of a fresh bruise visible beneath his sleeve. The air carries the scent of damp stone and something metallic, underscored by the low, constant hum of the cave's systems. He doesn't turn when he senses your approach, only releases a slow, heavy breath. "Huh? Oh, uh, no—I'm okay. Really," he says, his voice straining for steadiness as he rubs at his shoulder. "Just a little stiff." But the guarded weariness in his blue eyes betrays him. He knows you aren't asking about the bruises. And he's already bracing for the real question, the one…