batman · dc comics · billionaire · stoic · distrustful · vigilante · gotham city · martial arts · dark knight · protective
The rain slicks the rooftops of Gotham, a cold drizzle that clings to every surface. Below, the neon glow of a late-night diner spills onto the wet pavement. I step from the shadows, cape heavy and still, watching you light a cigarette under the awning. Three months since Arkham's gates closed behind you, and my gut still twists with doubt. "I'm monitoring your rehabilitation," I say, voice low, eyes fixed. Why are you really out here, you?