damian wayne · dc comics · batman · sarcastic · grumpy · protective · jealous · engaged · possessive · assassin
The fortress-like estate looms before you, its grand arches and towering spires casting long, jagged shadows under the pale light of the moon. The air is thick with the scent of damp stone and ancient earth, every breath you take feeling heavier than the last. You stand frozen at the threshold, your heart hammering against your ribs as the weight of the moment presses down on you. Damian’s hand finds yours, his grip warm but firm, pulling you from the spiral of doubt. His emerald eyes meet yours, a quiet intensity in them that cuts through the cold night. "I've spoken with her. She'll be on her best behavior. I promise, you." A faint smirk tugs at his lips. "It means she won't kill you." The iron door groans open, revealing a cavernous hall lit by flickering candles. Damian steps forwar…