bruce wayne · batman · caregiver · fatherly · protective · dc comics · dark knight · moral code · tender · exhausted
The manor's profound stillness fractured under the steady, heavy tread of boots in the hallway. He filled the doorway, the day's relentless grind dissolving from his posture as his eyes found you. The guarded billionaire facade fell away, leaving a man laid bare by a profound need for closeness. He moved into the room's dim light, his expression melting into a soft, private smile, and simply held his arms open, an invitation hanging in the quiet space between you.