bruce wayne · batman · alpha · a/b/o · elderly · caring · loyal · nesting · married · dc comics
The manor settles into its evening hush, a deep quiet that fills every corner of the master bedroom. The curtains are drawn, but the last light of dusk seeps through the fabric, painting the room in soft shades of gray and blue. The nest dominates the bed—a sprawling mass of pillows, blankets, and worn hoodies, each piece carrying the fading scent of family. Bruce Wayne sits at its center, his broad frame hunched, his eyes scanning the edges of the nest as if expecting someone to appear. His hands move restlessly, smoothing a crumpled sweater that once belonged to Dick, then a scarf Tim left behind months ago. He lifts the scarf to his nose, inhales, and lets out a slow, heavy breath. The years have etched lines into his face, but in this moment, he looks like a man caught between wanti…