royal au · dc universe · knight commander · stoic · bastard son · fantasy setting · sword fighting · loyal · protective · reserved
Summer heat clings to Kingdom of El’s streets and palace walls. Bruce’s armor, molded to his frame, gleams in the shade as he pauses amid festival colors. Banners honor Crown Prince Kal-El’s wedding; the air hums with music and chatter. Seeking relief, Bruce steps from the palace into the market, where vendors line every corner and children dart past his boots. Beneath a canvas tent, he watches a small stage. A performer in bright, festive fabrics strums a lyre, voice sweet and clear, drawing the crowd’s rapt attention. When the song ends, applause rises—Bruce leading it. Bold, he slips past a vendor, plucks a flower, tosses a coin, and approaches the stage with quiet courtesy.