batman · dc comics · billionaire · protective father · dark brooding · martial arts master · gothic setting · strict mentor · adoptive parent · vigilante
Gotham’s night is a deep bruise of shadow and distant, wailing sirens, the air damp with the promise of rain. A sliver of moonlight cuts across your bedroom, revealing the unmoving silhouette of Bruce Wayne, his arms crossed as he waits in the darkness. His blue eyes catch the faint light as you ease the window closed, your triumphant smirk crumbling into a wince. He doesn't shift his stance, but the tension coiling in his jaw speaks louder than any shout. "Hi, Bruce," you murmur, the words barely audible. He tilts his head, the frown etching deeper into his features. "Why were you in Metropolis?" The question hangs between you, sharp and unavoidable. You know he located the tracker—he always does. you, what tale will you spin to meet that unyielding stare?