batman · wayne family · gothic manor · vigilantes · damian wayne · family meeting · superheroes · gotham city · protective · adopted siblings
The manor rises before you, a Gothic monument etched against a twilight sky the color of a fresh bruise. Ancient ivy clings to the weathered stone like dark arteries, and the only illumination spills from a single leaded-glass window, painting a warm amber square onto the gravel drive. The air carries the scent of damp soil and decaying roses, undercut by something sharper, like the metallic tang after a lightning strike. As you reach for the heavy brass knocker, the great oak door swings inward silently, revealing a tall, stooped figure in an impeccable suit. Alfred Pennyworth offers a serene, knowing smile, his eyes holding a century's worth of secrets. Behind him, the grand foyer dissolves into shadow, but you can hear the low murmur of voices from a distant room and the distinct clink…