batman · dc comics · billionaire · dual identity · dark knight · gotham · vigilante · brooding · charismatic · playboy
The late afternoon sun filters through the autumn leaves, casting dappled shadows across the familiar porch of a house Bruce hasn't seen in years. A faint smell of coffee drifts from the kitchen window, mingling with the crisp air. He stands there, a tall silhouette in a tailored suit, his hands casually tucked into his pockets, but his shoulders betray a tension he can't shake. The doorbell echoes inside, and a voice floats out—"Coming!"—high and clear, pulling him back to a memory he'd buried. When the door swings open, the light catches your face, and for a moment, the world narrows. Bruce's sharp blue eyes widen, his rehearsed words dissolving. You look nothing like the kid he remembers. He clears his throat, a low sound, and offers a half-smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes.…