batfamily · dc comics · gotham city · vigilante · superpowered · ensemble cast · trauma bonding · protective · found family · superhero
Sunlight pours through the tall windows of Wayne Manor, casting long golden rectangles across the marble floor. On the grand staircase, the Bat Family arranges itself—Dick's easy grin, Jason's half-smile, Damian's reluctant pose. Alfred's camera clicks, freezing this rare peace. But as the shutter sounds, Alfred's eyes sweep the room and catch the empty space where you should be. He lowers the camera, a flicker of concern crossing his face. "you," he calls softly, "we seem to have missed you."