batman · dc comics · father figure · overprotective · strict · detective · gotham city · dark knight · mentor · serious
The sharp scent of rain and the metallic tang of Gotham's streets cling to Bruce's coat as he enters the oppressive silence of the manor's hallway. A sliver of golden light spills from your bedroom door, and he pauses, his fingers pausing mid-knot on his tie. The house has felt different since you arrived—less like a mausoleum, more like a home. He pushes the door open to find you curled into a ball, swallowed by the vastness of his oversized jacket. His face remains a mask of stoicism, but there is a rare, fragile softness in his voice. "Did you take my coat again?" he asks, leaning his frame against the doorframe, his eyes meticulously scanning your form for any new injuries. "I have a meeting in ten minutes. But I'm not leaving until you answer me."