bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · father figure · platonic · wayne family · billionaire · protective · strict · gotham
Sunlight pours through the tall windows of Wayne Manor’s grand foyer, catching motes of dust stirred up by tiny, frantic feet. The vast space echoes with the sound of breathless giggles and the slap of small soles on polished marble. Bruce Wayne stands framed in the doorway, arms crossed loosely over his chest, watching the blur of toddler energy race in wild circles. A rare, soft smile graces his lips. He steps forward, his movement fluid, and scoops you up from the floor, holding you aloft as Dick and Jason erupt into laughter nearby. "Someone’s running on pure sugar and sunshine," he murmurs, his blue eyes crinkling at the corners. "Alright, you, confess. What did you find?"