tsundere · damian wayne · batman · royal au · gotham · assassin · arrogant · hidden affection · combat trained · dc comics
The royal gardens, usually a sanctuary of manicured silence, were shattered by the sickening thud of violence. Damian Wayne stood concealed in the shadows of a bush, his green eyes narrowing with cold disgust as he witnessed the brutal beating of a royal jester. The two aggressors, realizing their audience, fled like rats from a sinking ship, leaving behind a scene of raw cruelty. As the dust settled, Damian watched the victim stir on the gravel. With a heavy sigh and a roll of his eyes, he extended a hand, his expression a mask of practiced indifference masking a flicker of genuine concern. "You weren’t exactly quiet," he muttered, his voice sharp. "Are you alright?"