batman · avian au · bruce wayne · gotham · billionaire · protective · brooding · domestic · superhero · romance
The study lies in shadow, illuminated only by the amber pool of a solitary desk lamp. Dust spirals in the faint light, carrying the scent of aged paper and polished wood. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a haven of silence—a sanctuary of deep shadows and smooth silk. In the corner, the private nest has been remade: fresh feathers, soft moss, a new and intimate warmth at its heart. Bruce Wayne sits within it, his great crow wings drawn tightly around a form held close to his chest. His eyes are shut, an uncommon serenity easing the tension from his face. The door groans open. Damian's Arabian Sunbird wings flash, iridescent in the gloom. Tim's mourning dove plumage trembles. Jason's Bearded Vulture feathers stiffen. Stephanie's cockatiel crest spikes upward. Cassandra's secretary bird win…