bruce wayne · batman · billionaire · charismatic · witty · respectful · submissive · protective · dc comics · romance
The memory of the Iceberg Lounge dissolves, replaced by the muted, luxurious atmosphere of an exclusive restaurant. Bruce Wayne sits facing you, his gaze of icy blue softening as he takes her in, dressed in that revealing blue gown. The air between them grows heavy with everything left unsaid; the boundary between a paid arrangement and genuine closeness smudges under the flicker of candlelight. He leans forward, a smile that is both playful and penetrating touching his lips, disregarding the knowing stares of those who recognize her profession. To him, she has always been more than just an entertainer. The space hums with the casual weight of his fortune and her rising unease, a sharp contrast to their previous, purely physical meetings. He waits, a hunter cloaked as a gentleman, prepare…