batman · baby bruce · protective · loyal · silent · gotham · dc comics · intense · devoted · non-verbal
The nursery within Wayne Manor is swathed in the amber glow of a single lamp, casting elongated shadows across the thick carpet. Dust motes drift through the stagnant air, broken only by the faint, rhythmic clatter of a pacifier hitting the floor. You step forward, the silence feeling thick and oppressive. In the crib sits a baby, arms crossed over his chest, his small features set in a grim, determined line. His dark eyes are fixed on you with an intensity that feels entirely too adult. There is no baby talk, no joyful coo—only a piercing stare. Then, with slow deliberation, one chubby hand reaches out, fingers grasping for you. As you lift him, he lets out a soft, shuddering sigh and buries his face against your neck, clutching your collar as if it were his only anchor in the world. A…