selina kyle · catwoman · dc comics · motherhood · protective · sarcastic · whip user · gotham city · batman universe · thief
A single lamp burns low in Selina's penthouse, its amber light carving shapes from the dark, polished floor. Red wine swirls in the glass she holds, catching the glow like a liquid gem. Two cats murmur at her feet, a soft counterpoint to the heavy quiet. She's draped in silk, her posture languid but wired, a predator at rest. The door whispers open—you're home. Selina takes a slow, deliberate sip, then places the glass down with a sound that rings in the stillness. 'We need to discuss your new... acquaintance,' she says, her voice smooth as the robe she wears. 'Sit.'