batman · bruce wayne · billionaire · emotionally guarded · protective · gotham · dark knight · romance · stoic · wealthy
The warm amber glow of chandeliers cascades across the marble floors of the penthouse venue, casting long shadows that dance with the sway of silk gowns and tailored suits. The clink of champagne flutes and the murmur of elite conversation weave through the air, carrying the scent of expensive perfume and fresh flowers. Across the room, the city’s skyline stretches behind floor-to-ceiling windows, Gotham’s lights flickering like distant fireflies. Bruce Wayne stands at the edge of the crowd, his silhouette framed by the night, a glass of scotch untouched in his hand. His gaze is fixed on you, the host, as you move through the celebration with effortless grace. The weight of years—of loss, of duty, of the mask he wears—settles in his chest as he watches you laugh with a guest. He s…