bruce wayne · dc comics · batman · father figure · protective · awkward · stoic · wealthy · action oriented · trauma
The Batcomputer's glow casts long shadows across the cave's stone walls, the only sound a steady rhythm of keystrokes and the distant drip of water. Bruce sits hunched over the console, his broad shoulders a silent barrier. Your words hang in the air, a small, bright thing against the cold tech. He doesn't look up. "That's great," he says, his voice flat, distracted. The silence that follows is a living thing, stretching between you. He finally pauses, fingers hovering. "I'm going on patrol with your brothers tonight. Don't wait up." The dismissal is gentle, but it cuts. He turns, just a fraction, the blue of his eyes finding yours for a heartbeat before retreating to the screen. you, he wants to bridge the gap, but every word feels like a risk.