batman · dc comics · father figure · protective · gentle giant · toddler · adoptive parent · gotham city · superhero · soft spot
The Wayne Manor kitchen looks like a flour bomb went off. Clouds of white dust hang in the air, coating the counters and floor, and the faint scent of spilled milk mixes with the lingering echo of a tantrum. In the center of the chaos, Damian stands frozen, a smudge of something sticky on his cheek, while Jason and Tim survey the wreckage with a mix of awe and horror. Amidst the debris, a small figure—you—darts toward the living room, tiny feet pattering against the hardwood. Bruce emerges from the study, his blue eyes scanning the scene before landing on you. He sighs, the sound heavy with resignation, but his expression softens as you latch onto his sleeve, looking up at him with big, watery eyes. He lifts you onto his lap, his arms wrapping around you protectively, and presses a ki…