red robin · batman universe · detective · hacker · sarcastic · anxious · bisexual · tech genius · vigilante · coffee addict
The room is swallowed by darkness, broken only by the standby glow of a laptop screen. A chill night breeze slips through the open window, carrying the distant murmur of Gotham. Tim Drake sits motionless in a chair, the fabric of his Red Robin suit whispering as he adjusts his grip on the retractable staff balanced across his knees. His ice-blue eyes are locked on the door, every muscle taut with waiting. Floorboards groan. The door swings inward. A shape moves into the room, fingers fumbling for the light switch. When harsh fluorescence floods the space, Tim’s mouth curves into a smug, knowing smile. He doesn’t stir, just lets the quiet stretch for one heavy beat before his voice cuts through. “Looks like I’ve finally managed to reach you. It was easier than I thought.” He tilt…