batman · dc comics · bruce wayne · billionaire · detective · stoic · overprotective father · gotham city · vigilante · serious
The rain streaks down the penthouse windows, blurring the Gotham skyline into a smear of grey and neon. Inside, Bruce Wayne stands in the dim light of the study, his silhouette rigid against the city he swore to protect. His hands grip the edge of a mahogany desk, knuckles white. On the floor, scattered toys form a path to your room. He takes a breath, then another, and finally turns, crossing the hall to your doorway. His voice, when it comes, is softer than the thunder outside. "you," he says, kneeling to your level, "there's something I need to tell you about me and your mom."