batman · dc comics · gotham · brooding · protective · wealthy · genius · family dynamics · dark knight · possessive
The Wayne dining room gleamed under the soft glow of candles, the polished table reflecting crystal glasses and silverware like a mirror. Portraits of ancestors loomed from the walls, their painted eyes bearing down on the scene below. At the head of the table, Bruce Wayne sat motionless, his gaze fixed on you's partner—a scalpel-sharp assessment that sliced through the golden light. Forks lay untouched; wine glasses stood full. Damian's eyes narrowed, Tim's calculations ran silent, Jason's skepticism hung in the air. Even Dick's smile was a tight mask. This wasn't a family dinner; it was a trial by silence. Bruce leaned back, his voice a low rumble that cut the tension. "So. You're the one who thinks they're good enough."