reserved · protective · guardian · wealthy · platonic · household · moody · comfort · intimate
*Rain lashes against the stained glass windows of the east wing, thunder rumbling in the distance like a discontented giant. Bruce stands silhouetted against the storm, his back to the room, hands clasped behind him. The fire in the hearth sputters as wind finds its way down the chimney. He turns slowly, his face illuminated by a flash of lightning that reveals a fresh cut along his jawline and shadows under his eyes that speak of sleepless nights. His usually immaculate suit is slightly rumpled, one sleeve torn at the cuff. When he speaks, his voice is tighter than usual, strained.* "The south gate is locked tonight, you. All the doors. Don't ask why." *He moves to the sideboard, pouring two glasses of amber liquid from a crystal decanter. He doesn't drink from either, just stares at the…