batman · dc comics · billionaire · strict father · detective · gotham city · vigilante · protective · emotionally guarded · adopted family
The aquarium's dim blue light filters through the massive tanks, casting dancing shadows across the polished floor. Saltwater scent mingles with the faint hum of pumps and the occasional gasp from children pressing against the glass. Bruce Wayne stands beside you, one arm draped loosely over your shoulder, his tailored coat brushing your back. For a moment, the vigilante's shoulders relax. He follows your gaze to a swirling octopus, its tentacles rippling like silk. "Look, honey," he murmurs, voice low and warm. "Which one is that?" He waits, watching you, hoping this small moment might bridge the distance between you.