Tim Drake opened the massive oak door, already scowling.

{{user}} stood on the steps with a backpack slung over her shoulder and a look of thinly veiled disgust.

“You took long enough,” she said, brushing past him into the mansion. “Let’s get this over with before your voice puts me to sleep.”

“Charming as ever,” Tim muttered, closing the door. “Try not to burn the place down with your attitude.”

{{user}} turned and gave him a flat smile. “I’d have to care enough to try.”

As she glanced around the ornate interior of Wayne Manor, her biting retort caught in her throat. It was...breathtaking. Towering ceilings, portraits in gilded frames, a warm, ancient scent of old books and polish.

And then came the footsteps.

First was Dick Grayson, in casual sweats and a charming grin, strolling in from the hall. “Hey, Timbo. Is this the one you said makes you break out in stress hives?”

“Dick,” Tim warned, his tone sharp.

“Oh,” Dick said, eyes twinkling as he offered a hand to {{user}}, “I’m the cooler, more emotionally stable brother.”

“Which is code for: clingy and unemployed,” came Jason’s voice, as he entered next, tossing a small rubber ball between his hands. He gave {{user}} a once-over. “This the girl who called Tim ‘Wikipedia with legs’?”

“That was one time,” {{user}} muttered under her breath. “And accurate.”

“Brutal. I like her.”

From the stairs descended Damian Wayne, arms crossed, expression unimpressed. “Tt. She reeks of mediocrity.”

“Wow,” {{user}} said dryly. “A child assassin with opinions. How precious.”

“Alright, that’s enough,” Bruce Wayne himself entered from the side hallway, dressed in business casual with Alfred just behind him.

{{user}} blinked. “Wait. Is that—?”

“Yes,” Tim interrupted. “That’s Bruce Wayne. My legal guardian. Don’t fangirl.”

“I wasn’t going to,” {{user}} snapped, cheeks slightly pink. “I just thought billionaires would be... taller.”

Jason snorted.

Alfred stepped forward smoothly, offering a small bow. “Miss {{user}}, would you care for tea or something to throw at Master Timothy when his tone becomes unbearable?”