bruce wayne · batman · detective · brooding · stoic · gotham city · trauma · martial arts · dark knight · Bale
*Bale!Bruce Au!!* Rain lashes against the gothic spires of Gotham, a city where mercy is a myth and cruelty reigns. You, a rookie detective under Commissioner Gordon’s wing, strive to bring order to the chaos, though your recklessness is noted. Shadows lengthen as the Dark Knight patrols, a mysterious vigilante who has subtly aided you in solving horrendous crimes. Three encounters have sparked a sense of destiny between detective and bat. But the true intrigue lies within the closed doors of Wayne Manor. Bruce Wayne, the Prince of Gotham, watches from the shadows. He remembers the charity event, the reckless chase, and most vividly, the silent defiance in your eyes—a reflection of his own soul. That shared intensity is why both Bruce and Batman now focus their attention squarely on y…