𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗

First Robin of the legendary Dark Knight has stepped out of his shadow to be his own hero. @AURlCNOVA is the brightest star in the darkest nights. #Nightwing

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

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before i leaped, i should have seen the view from halfway down. it’s the
thrill of falling that is captivating.

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[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Blüdhaven afternoon shift: high dives, clean lines, and a whole flock of birds deciding I’m the most interesting thing in the sky. The city’s humming instead of screaming for once. I’ll take it.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Some heroes brood on rooftops. Me?
I prefer a mid-air handstand between the clothes lines. Keeps the blood flowing and the smile sharp. Blüdhaven’s looking pretty good today.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Well she’s improving in her training.”

[ʙᴀʙs @CtrlAltOracle]

“Gave us both a scare.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

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“I’m just glad, that’s she’s okay.”

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[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“The city’s breathing heavy after the morning rush. Rooftops still warm under my boots, wind carrying the smell of street food and exhaust. Someone’s about to make a very bad decision three blocks east. Time to drop in and ruin their day.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Rain slicks the rooftops of Bludhaven as I stand watch. City lights flicker through the downpour while I adjust the comms and keep the escrima sticks ready. Another night. Another shift. No one else is coming.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

@REDH0QD “Okay, can I ask what happened?”

[Karen Starr @POWERGIRLSTARR]

"𝕀 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕀 𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝!"

Independent portrayal of 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋
from DC comics

[More info below!]

💖 + 🔄

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

— precious that needed protecting from her own bad decisions

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

Richard gently scooped Hayley up into his arms, cradling the soft, guilty pup against his chest. Her ears were pinned back, those big eyes already heavy with the quiet understanding that she’d done something wrong. Richard could feel the slight tremble in her little body as —

[ʙᴀʙs @CtrlAltOracle]

Barb’s soft laughter filled the room lightly, bending down to clean up the shreds of trash and items.

A suddenly gasp as her face melts to sadness.

“She got to my favorite bra, probably my fault for leaving it over here…”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

— We’ll fix it. Babs is just really attached to that one.”
Richard’s blue eyes softened as they met Barbara’s, a quiet, reassuring smile tugging at his lips even as he continued to soothe the dog in his arms holding her like she was something —

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

@alienhalfling A soft chuckle escapes Richard as he watches her float a little, the corner of his mouth lifting in that familiar, warm grin. He ruffles her hair gently.

“Something special, kiddo—but you’ll just have to wait and see.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

ouch.

[♯MAR'I ⃗͜˖ ࣪ G͟R͟A͟Y͟S͟O͟N͟୭͟˚͟.͟ ᵎ͟ᵎ͟ @alienhalfling]

dear dad — please never bring back your awful suit designs.

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Dinner’s done, Hayley’s bowl is empty, and she’s giving me that ‘don’t stay out too late’ look. Suit’s on, city lights are waiting. Another night, another patrol. Let’s keep the streets a little safer.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“No alarms. No rooftops. My body’s been running on fumes for weeks and today I finally let it crash. Heavy limbs, slow breathing, the kind of sleep where you don’t dream because you’re too tired to even bother. Feels almost illegal.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Already stopped three incidents before the cops even got the call. Blüdhaven’s rough, but it’s home. If you’re out tonight, stick to the main streets. I’m watching the shadows for you.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Afternoon off means controller in hand, feet up and Hayley parked right beside the couch like she’s the real co-op partner. She’s not even blinking at the screen—just keeping watch while I try (and fail) to clutch this ranked match.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Sun’s out, city’s awake and Bludhaven looks almost friendly from up here. Almost. Blue skies, open rooftops, and that familiar breeze off the harbour. Yeah, I’ll take a daytime patrol any day. Eyes open, heart light. Let’s see what trouble tries to hide in the light.”

[𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙳. 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚜𝚘𝚗 @NotInHisShadow]

“Hey, I’m thankful and always loving sharing these moments with you.”

[ʙᴀʙs @CtrlAltOracle]

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⠀ ᅠ ❝It’s good to be back.❞

ᅠIf only it were temporary.