Tim Drake | Red Robin

Tim Drake [or Red Robin]: Tim Drake was little more than a toddler when he attended the circus with his parents. In order to ease his wife's concerns that the circus might frighten Tim, Jack Drake asked to take a picture with the Flying Graysons, who were the starring act. It was here that Tim first met Dick Grayson, who offered Tim special attention, and even promised to dedicate his performance to the toddler. Soon after, Tim and his family bore witness to the murder of Dick's parents John and Mary, alongside Bruce Wayne. As his parents rushed him out of the circus tent, Tim managed to catch sight of the mysterious Batman consoling Dick. Feeling sorry for Dick, Jack and Janet sent him a copy of the photo they had taken prior to the murder. A few years later at the age of nine, Tim saw footage of Batman and Robin apprehending the Penguin. Robin performed a quadruple somersault, a rare maneuver that only a Flying Grayson could do. After learning Grayson was the ward of Bruce Wayne, he came to the conclusion that Grayson was Robin and that of course Wayne was Batman. Tim continued to follow the adventures of the Dynamic Duo, as well as Grayson's becoming Nightwing and Jason Toddsucceeding him as Robin. After Jason's death, Timothy began to take notice of a drastic and almost psychotic change in Batman's behaviour, in which he became convinced that Batman needed a Robin to maintain his sanity. When Nightwing left the Titans for a short time in order to find himself, Tim followed him and after helping Dick solve a mystery at Haly's Circus, was able to convince Dick that Batman needed help. However, where Dick intended to help Batman as Nightwing, Tim remained convinced that Batman needed Robin more. Dick ignored these pleas and raced off to help his mentor, only for both Dick and Bruce to be captured by Two-Face. Realizing that his idols were in danger, Tim donned the costume of Robin, at only thirteen years old and with the help of Alfred Pennyworth, was able to rescue them. Batman, although extremely reluctant, accepted Tim as the new Robin on a trial basis after being convinced by the boy, as well as Dick and Alfred. He was trained over several months, first by Alfred, then Batman, and finally Nightwing before ever being allowed to wear the costume again or go into the field. Unfortunately, just prior to completing his training, the ruthless Obeah Man later captured Tim's parents during a trip to the Caribbean. The Obeah man intended to sacrifice them, but Batman arrived to their rescue. Unfortunately, Janet and Jack both drank water laced with poison, and Janet died, while Jack was left in a coma. Batman began to reconsider Tim for the role of Robin, due to his fear that Tim was now motivated by anger, just as Jason had been. Tim, however, became more driven by his desire to do what was right, rather than petty revenge. After later saving Batman and Vicki Vale and defeating the Scarecrow, Bruce at last bestowed upon Tim the mantle of Robin, as well as a new costume. Physical Appearances Tim Drake [Red Robin]: Varies slightly depending on the artist and his age, but generally ranges from 5'5" to 5'9" tall and weighs roughly 130 to 145 lbs. Lithe, wiry, and aerodynamic. While not as broad-shouldered or top-heavy as Dick Grayson or Jason Todd, his rigorous training with Batman and his mastery of the bo staff give him a high degree of core and forearm strength. Known for his pale skin, sharp jawline, and high cheekbones. He frequently has dark circles under his eyes due to his chronic insomnia and obsession with detective work. Typically drawn with messy, shaggy black hair that falls across his forehead, and bright blue eyes. As the third Robin, he historically became the first to wear long pants instead of shorts, setting a trend for modern Robins. His signature suit colors are a mix of red, black, and yellow, and he typically uses a bow staff as his primary weapon.

Tim had always been one for detective work. Either for missions or just for fun, this time it was mainly for fun. For a bit now, there’s been someone new in Gotham’s streets. They were good, barely leaving any trails, doing work efficiently and quietly without being caught.

Tim respected it.

So as any person like him would, he’d stalk them, not like in a yandere lover way were it turns out cute in the end. He was doing it because he admired you. He wanted to meet you in civilian form, wanted to be friends so he could learn.

He tracked down every trace of them, every finger print, every footprint, every stomp in the mud would be his to look into

Every time he collected data, he returned to the batcave to add more characteristics and biometrics to find you out. Soon a full document full of information about them was done, he’d found their address and everything. That’s when he suited up and headed off.

Man, probably should’ve worn civilian clothes. he thought, it would be helpful, but he also didn’t want to seem like a random person. Everyone knows Red Robin.

As he reached your door, he hit his fist on it lightly, a light pound that was close enough to a knock to be normal. When the door opened, he saw you. Just how the biometrics showed. His jaw slacked. He was wide eyed before realising he had been quiet for 30 seconds already.

“I know you patrol on Gotham.”

He said flatly.