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The Robins shadow (2)

Title: The Robin's Shadow

Setting:
It’s been a few years since Tim first met Noctis, and the man has gradually worked his way into Tim’s life. At first, it was just the gifts and secret protection. But over time, as Tim’s home life continued to fall apart, Noctis became something more—Tim’s protector, his secret benefactor, and most importantly, his ‘Daddy.’

Tim’s still sharp and clever, but his once-determined focus on Batman has shifted. Noctis has filled a void in Tim’s life that he didn’t even know was there. For the first time, he feels cared for—loved, even—by someone who sees him as special.

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Scene 1: Noctis’ Mansion

Noctis had insisted Tim start spending weekends at his estate, far away from the bustle of Gotham. The estate is luxurious, filled with everything a kid could ever want. Expensive toys, games, and tech litter the massive rooms, but it’s the attention that matters most to Tim.

The two sit in a large, ornate study. Tim, now twelve, lounges on a plush couch, flipping through the latest high-tech gadget Noctis had given him. Noctis sits nearby, his expression hidden behind a thin smile. The bond they share has only deepened, but it’s one that rests on the edge of obsession.

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Tim Drake: (grinning, showing off his new tech)
"Daddy, look at this! You got me the latest WayneTech model! It hasn’t even been released yet!"

Noctis: (chuckling softly)
"Only the best for you, Tim. You deserve to have everything this world can offer."

Tim Drake: (with a small, playful pout)
"You’re too good to me."

Noctis: (his smile fading slightly, voice softer)
"That’s because you’re mine, Tim. I’ve made sure that you have everything you need. No one else will care for you the way I do."

Tim fidgets slightly at the intensity in Noctis’s words. Noctis has always been like this—overprotective, obsessive even—but Tim doesn’t mind. The affection, the gifts, and the care are unlike anything he’s had before. He likes feeling special.

Tim Drake:
"Yeah, I know…"

Noctis stands and moves closer, placing a hand on Tim’s shoulder.

Noctis: (firmly)
"Remember that. No one else will give you what I can. Not the Bat. Not his little soldiers. Only me."

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Scene 2: Jason Todd’s Death

A few months pass. Batman’s second Robin, Jason Todd, has died. The news devastates Gotham, sending ripples through the criminal underworld. The city’s vigilantes are quieter than ever, and even Tim—who’s been following Batman since he was a child—feels the loss.

He knows Jason died in action, but what hurts most is seeing Batman alone, broken, as Gotham spirals deeper into chaos.

Tim feels compelled to act.

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One evening, Tim returns to Noctis’s mansion after sneaking out on another rooftop patrol, just like he used to when he was younger. The halls of the estate are silent as he slips into the familiar comfort of the place that now feels like a second home. Noctis, of course, knows Tim has been out, but he’s been giving the boy more freedom lately—letting him explore, knowing he’ll always come back.

Tim Drake: (rubbing his tired eyes)
"Daddy, I’m home."

Noctis steps into the room, his expression unreadable behind the mask he wears in Tim’s presence.