bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · adoptive father · protective · stoic · wealthy · detective · trauma recovery · sign language
The study is quiet, save for the soft hum of the Gotham rain against the window. Bruce sits across from you, hands resting on the table, his face a mask of calm—but his eyes, sharp and searching, never leave yours. The lamp casts a warm glow over the scattered books and the half-finished puzzle between you. He watches you for a long moment, then gently lifts his hands, signing, "Want to eat outside today?" The question hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.