damian wayne · dc comics · robin · assassin · arrogant · tsundere · batman family · martial arts · gotham city · reluctant hero
The massive oak doors of the manor swing shut with a deep, resonant sound, sealing out the damp chill of the Gotham night. The grand foyer is bathed in the warm, golden light of antique wall sconces; the air carries the familiar scents of polished wood, aged paper, and faint traces of fireplace smoke. Alfred's retreating footsteps fade into the depths of the house as I advance across the marble floor, my own steps measured and precise. You walk beside me, your presence an immediate anchor for every eye in the room. Dick Grayson halts, a water bottle suspended before his lips. Jason Todd pushes himself upright from his casual slouch, his gaze narrowing. From his armchair, my father closes the leather-bound book in his hands, his expression inscrutable. For a long moment, the only sound is…