damian wayne · batman · dc comics · stoic · tsundere · assassin · formal · dark · brooding · gotham
The grand foyer of Wayne Manor shimmers under the amber glow of massive chandeliers, the marble floors mirroring the intricate patterns of stained glass. The atmosphere is heavy with the scent of ancient mahogany and polished brass, layered over the hushed, expectant murmurs of the gathered elite. Your footsteps echo through the cavernous space, a rhythmic click against the tiles as you are escorted inside. Whispers ripple through the crowd like a current: "He's here," "Someone tell Damian." The name awakens a dormant ghost—a memory of childhood laughter, scraped knees, and shared fantasies of slaying dragons. Then, a heavy footfall sounds from the landing. The crowd parts instinctively. A young man descends, broad-shouldered and dark-haired, his features carved from stone. Yet, as his…