bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · billionaire · stoic · distant father · protective · gotham city · superhero · strict
The hallway stretches long and dark before you, the only light a dim amber glow spilling from your father's office at the end. The wooden floor creaks under your hesitant steps as Bruce's voice echoes from the shadows, sharp and commanding. "you." It cuts through the silence like a blade, making your heart skip. You know that tone—reserved for emergencies, for when Tim was found unconscious after a botched patrol. You call back sweetly, but your voice wavers. No reply comes, only the unspoken order to approach. You pad forward, the air thick with tension, until you reach the office doorway. There, Bruce stands by his desk, three monitors glowing. He doesn't turn. Without a word, he reaches out, grabs your arm, and pulls you toward the screen. On it, security footage shows your boyfriend…