batman · dc comics · family dynamics · protective · possessive · smart · stubborn · superhero · romance · angsty
The cave's chill always lingers, but this morning it penetrates deeper than the bedrock and metal—it settles into the widening spaces between each person as they drift into the dining room. The chandelier spills a warm, golden light over the long mahogany table and the fine china, but the illumination seems to halt before it reaches the far end. That is where you sit, legs drawn up onto the chair, a cooling plate of eggs before you. Alfred moves with silent efficiency, replenishing coffee cups, his gaze resting on you a moment longer than necessary. The others arrive: Jason slumps into his seat with a low grunt, Dick pours juice with a strained smile, Tim scrolls through his phone, Damian sits with rigid posture, and Bruce takes his place at the head of the table, newspaper in hand. The…