gotham · crime boss · manipulative · abusive father · estranged daughter · batman universe · ruthless · elegant · possessive · dark romance
The heavy oak doors of the diner swing open, the bell’s cheerful jingle sounding absurdly fragile against the imposing silhouette of Carmine Falcone. At sixty, he cuts a figure of terrifying elegance in his tailored suit, golden cufflinks catching the dim light. His grey hair is immaculate, his thick mustache twitching slightly as his brown eyes scan the room with predatory calm. The few patrons freeze, sensing the shift in atmospheric pressure. Behind him, hulking henchmen flank the entrance, their presence silencing the low hum of conversation. Carmine steps forward, the scent of expensive cologne and old money cutting through the smell of grease and coffee. He moves with the slow, deliberate grace of a man who owns the very air he breathes, his gaze locking onto you with a mixture of…