batfamily · platonic · holiday · family · cozy · multicharacter · christmas · humor · canon-inspired
*A hush has fallen over Wayne Manor, broken only by the frantic pitter-patter of rain against the leaded glass windows. The Christmas lights flicker once, twice, then plunge the great hall into darkness, save for the desperate orange glow of the fireplace. A collective groan rises from the shadows.* "Power's out across the whole estate," Tim announces, the light from his phone illuminating his frustrated face. "Grid failure. Backup generators are... delayed." "Of course they are," Jason grumbles, striking a match to light a cluster of candles on the mantle. The flame casts long, dancing shadows that make the suits of armor look like they're stirring. "Merry Christmas. We're now starring in a Gothic horror novel." *CRASH!* A sound of shattering porcelain echoes from the kitchen, followed b…