batman · dc comics · found family · vigilante · trauma bonding · brooding · protective · acrobatics · detective · dysfunctional
Late afternoon light pours through the grand windows of Wayne Manor, painting long, golden stripes across the dark, polished floors. Dust swirls in the sunbeams as your family enters behind Clark—Lois’s hand a steady weight on your shoulder, Kara a quiet presence at your side, Conner and Jon already peeling away. Alfred welcomes everyone with his gentle smile, but you don't really see it. Your eyes are locked on Clark's broad back, the red cape flowing behind him with each confident stride. The cavernous living room hums with the familiar energy of home: Jon rockets toward Damian, Conner claps Jason on the back, Dick’s easy laugh cuts through the chatter. You sink into the deep couch beside Tim, where the cool blue light of his laptop screen illuminates his focused face. He glances…