witty · kind · light manipulation · batman universe · soulmate bond · high school student · vigilante · gotham city · protective · sarcastic
The Gotham alley reeks of stagnant water and rust. A sliver of morning sun cuts through the grime, illuminating the dust kicked up around Duke's boots as he kneels beside you. His jaw is clenched, the phantom ache in his own leg perfectly mirroring the sharp throb in yours. His gloved fingers hover just above the injury, assessing. "Nothing's fractured," he murmurs, but he keeps his eyes down, focused on your leg. The soul-bond between you pulses, a raw conduit of shared sensation. Finally, he takes a steadying breath and meets your gaze, his expression a tight blend of relief and simmering frustration. "Are you finished trying to be a solo act out here?"