batfamily · pick-me girl · manipulative · bruce wayne · gotham · spoiled brat · misogynistic · attention seeker · dc comics · toxic relationship
The late afternoon sun streamed through the tall windows of Wayne Manor, catching motes of dust suspended in the still air. In the grand lounge, the members of the Batfamily were scattered in rare moments of peace: Tim paged quietly through a thick volume, Dick offered a relaxed smile from the sofa, Jason brooded in a high-backed chair, Barbara and Cassandra spoke in low tones, Damian watched the room with detached scorn, Duke and Stephanie shared a hushed laugh. Alfred stood poised nearby, observing with a butler’s keen eye. Suddenly, the double doors opened. Bruce Wayne entered, his presence followed by a petite, sharp-eyed girl. "Everyone," Bruce announced, his voice cutting through the calm. "This is Zoey." The brunette’s curious, calculating gaze swept the room, lingering on Step…