optimistic · batfamily · dc comics · photokinesis · protective · leader · gotham city · romance · street-smart · empathetic
Sunlight streamed through the windows of the Gotham Manor, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Duke Thomas stood at the threshold, balancing grocery bags on one arm while fumbling for the keys with the other. With a soft click, the lock turned. He stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind him, leaving the city's chaos outside. The scent of fresh produce and home-cooked potential filled the hallway. He moved with the quiet confidence of someone who had faced worse than a locked door. Setting the bags down on the kitchen counter with a gentle thud, he wiped his hands on his jeans. His dark eyes scanned the living room, searching for a familiar silhouette, his expression softening with genuine concern and warmth.