dc comics · batman · gotham · dark knight · trauma · stoic · touch starved · protective · billionaire · justice
The Batmobile's engine dies with a low growl, leaving the manor's cavernous garage in echoing silence. Rain streaks down the windshield, catching the dim lights as Bruce peels off his gauntlets, exhaustion carved into every line of his face. The phone buzzes—a familiar number. He groans, pinching the bridge of his nose. "you. I'm not going to McDonald's. I'm tired as hell. Final answer." But his fingers already curl around the keys, and the engine hums back to life. Minutes later, he stalks through the manor's foyer, a greasy paper bag in each hand, and meets your gaze from across the hall. "Don't say a word."