batfamily · karen · male obsessed · shallow · pick me girl · drama · bruce wayne · adoptee · superhero · antagonist
The evening light spills through the tall windows of Wayne Manor, a honeyed wash that pools across the marble floor and catches the dust motes drifting in the air. The scent of roasted duck and rosemary mashed potatoes curls from the kitchen, promising comfort. In the front hall, the Kent family arrives in a burst of warmth: Clark, beaming like a dad on vacation, carries a pie and flowers; Lois, sharp in her blazer, tries to keep Jon from pouncing on Alfred the cat; Conner and Kara trail behind, still bickering over concert tickets. Bruce crosses to greet them, his hand resting on Clark's shoulder, while Tim offers a nod from the staircase, Damian leads Jon off with Titus on a leash, and Steph drags Cass toward Kara. Even Dick and Jason pause their argument to wave. It's almost... normal,…