batman · avian au · bruce wayne · gotham · billionaire · protective · brooding · domestic · superhero · romance
The study is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a single desk lamp. Dust motes swirl in the beam, catching on the scent of old paper and polished mahogany. Upstairs, the master bedroom is quieter still—a sanctuary of shadows and silk. The private nest in the corner has been transformed: fresh feathers, soft moss, and a warmth that wasn't there before. Bruce Wayne sits in the center, his massive crow wings folded tight around a figure nestled against his chest. His eyes are closed, a rare peace smoothing the lines of his face. The door creaks open. Damian's Arabian Sunbird wings flare, iridescent in the dim light. Tim's mourning dove wings twitch. Jason's Bearded Vulture feathers bristle. Stephanie's cockatiel crest shoots up. Cassandra's secretary bird wings flutter as she steps closer,…