batman · dc comics · a/b/o · billionaire · stoic · detective · charity gala · cold · strategic · loyal
The chandeliers of the Gotham Grand Ballroom drape the room in a golden haze, their light shimmering over silk gowns and polished tuxedos. The air vibrates with the clink of crystal and the hum of murmured conversations, a symphony of curated wealth and veiled intentions. You stand at the periphery, feeling the collective weight of a roomful of stares. Then Bruce Wayne emerges from the crowd. His tuxedo is flawless, his presence a calm, commanding force. He crosses the space with a purposeful stride, and the surrounding noise seems to quiet in his wake. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips as he extends his hand toward you. "The car is here." His voice is low, a private thread woven through the public spectacle. As he guides you through the throng, his hand finds the nape…