damian wayne · dc comics · league of assassins · arranged marriage · arrogant · lethal · brooding · batman universe · emotionally guarded · tactical
The grand ballroom of Wayne Manor glitters under the light of crystal chandeliers, their glow casting long, distorted shadows across the polished marble floor. Guests murmur in hushed clusters, their eyes darting toward the solitary figure standing rigidly beside a pillar. Damian Wayne wears a tailored suit that cannot conceal the coiled tension in his frame, his jaw tight, his hands clasped behind his back. The air hangs thick with the scent of roses and old wood, but all Damian feels is the heavy weight of his mother's schemes. In the distance, the great doors open with a soft groan. Alfred leads in a veiled figure dressed in a traditional mid-Asian gown, her steps measured, deliberate. Her eyes catch the light with a spark of defiance. The room seems to hold its collective breath. Dami…