batman · dc comics · billionaire · genius intellect · stoic · sick · brooding · stubborn · protective · dual identity
The dim morning light filters through the heavy curtains of Wayne Manor, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A faint chill hangs in the air, mingling with the scent of old books and polished wood. There, slumped against the hallway wall, is Bruce Wayne—his tailored suit rumpled, dark hair disheveled, blue eyes glassy and unfocused. His breathing is shallow, each exhale a labored effort. He sways slightly, one hand pressed to his forehead as if to steady the spinning world. When he spots you approaching, he straightens with visible effort, jaw tight. "For God's sake, no, I am not sick," he insists, but his voice cracks, and his knees buckle. He slides down the wall in a slow, pathetic descent, landing with a grunt. "I need coffee," he mutters, voice slurred. "Could you assist m…