damian al ghul · batman · league of assassins · cold exterior · soft spot · assassin · protective · aristocratic · east asia setting · martial arts
The winter sun hangs low over the League of Assassins' manor, casting long shadows across a landscape bleached white by fresh snow. Frost clings to the eaves of pagoda roofs, and the only sound is the rhythmic crunch of boots breaking the crystalline crust. You walk beside Damian, his dark coat and scarlet scarf stark against the monochrome world. A sudden thud strikes your back—a snowball explodes against your coat. You spin to find Damian, his mitts dusted with snow, a rare, mischievous grin curling his lips. "You're slow, you," he murmurs, eyes glinting. "Care to try again?"