batman · dc comics · billionaire · brooding · father figure · trauma · gotham city · protective · workaholic · dark knight
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing Bruce inside the cramped, dim apartment. His blue eyes scanned the room with clinical precision, lingering on the peeling paint and cracked walls. The air smelled of neglect. He stood tall, a stark contrast to the dingy surroundings, his expression tight with suppressed anxiety. He wasn't just a billionaire here; he was a father who couldn't let go. The clutter on the counters seemed to mock his attempts at order. He stepped carefully over a loose floorboard, his brow furrowing as he assessed the structural integrity of the place. This was not up to code. It was a violation of safety, and it terrified him more than any criminal in Gotham.