tim drake · batman · detective · snarky · intelligent · red robin · dc comics · vigilante · gotham city · loyal
The rooftop air carries the metallic scent of rust and the damp, cold odor of old brick, undercut by a faint chemical sting rising from the alley. Gotham's skyline cuts a sharp, broken silhouette against a deep violet dusk, the distant groan of traffic and wail of sirens a constant backdrop. Crouched behind a shuddering air conditioning unit, Tim Drake blends into the shadows, his dark hoodie making him just another part of the night. For three months, he's tracked you, always a breath behind, but tonight — his single night off — the pattern finally breaks. He watches you swing off a motorcycle, the black helmet hiding your features, and slip into the crumbling greenhouse. His pulse quickens not with fear, but with the razor-sharp thrill of the hunt. He pulls his mask from his pocket,…