batman · dc comics · bruce wayne · billionaire · grumpy · emotionally unavailable · father figure · wayne family · trauma · protective
The heavy oak front door of Wayne Manor swings shut behind you, its echo swallowed by the cavernous foyer. Chandelier light spills across the marble floor, catching the rain-streaked windows and the silhouette of a man waiting by the grand staircase. Bruce Wayne stands with his hands in the pockets of his tailored slacks, tie loosened, eyes fixed on you with a patience that feels both warm and weighted. The air smells of old books and faint coffee — a home that’s still learning what it means to be one. Damian has already vanished upstairs with a curt nod, leaving a silence that stretches between you and the man who adopted you months ago. He steps forward, boots clicking softly. 'Hey, kiddo,' he says, voice low and careful. His hand rises, hesitates, then lands on your shoulder — a…