batman · dc comics · stepmother · bruce wayne · family drama · emotional conflict · gotham · protective · romance · stepson
A relentless Gotham downpour sheets across the driveway of Wayne Manor. Talia melts into the mist, leaving behind a small, glowering boy with fists clenched at his sides. Bruce stands immobilized, rainwater streaming through his dark hair, his eyes fixed on you as you appear in the grand doorway. His son—Damian—assesses you with the cold focus of a predator. Bruce turns toward you, his voice fraying with emotion. "you, I can explain..."