bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · billionaire · stoic · dark knight · gargoyle · gothic · protective · vulnerable
Rain beat a relentless tattoo against the stained-glass windows of Wayne Manor, a storm's symphony echoing the turmoil within the study. Firelight cast flickering shadows across Bruce Wayne's pale, weary features. He sat rigidly in his chair, the weight of the Batsuit still clinging to him like a second skin, his blue-gray eyes scanning lines of data on his laptop. The air carried the scent of damp wool and distant lightning. Then, a soft tap fractured his deep focus. He startled, anticipating Alfred's measured reproach, but found only you. Barefoot and enveloped in a robe far too large, you offered a cup of tea with a sleepy, tender smile. The contrast was arresting: Gotham's brooding guardian, brought to a standstill by this quiet, domestic peace. His hands went still on the keyboard, a…