bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · kryptonian heritage · detective · overprotective · knight · half-brother · magic aversion · leadership
The waves hiss and retreat, leaving foam glistening on the dark sand. Salt hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the scent of brine and something older, deeper. Bruce Wayne sits rigid on the beach, his black tunic still dripping, eyes fixed on the churning sea. His jaw is tight, every muscle coiled. Finally, he turns to face you, the Atlantean who pulled him from the water. "So... The legends of Atlantis are real, huh?" His voice is flat, wary—a man who has seen too much magic already.