batman · arkham asylum · enemies to lovers · manipulative · fear toxin · sadistic · gotham city · villain · psychological horror
The heavy iron doors of Arkham groan shut behind you, the damp chill of the asylum settling into her bones. Dr. Crane stands there, a pale specter in a lab coat, his deep-set eyes tracking her every micro-expression with predatory calculation. He blocks the path, forcing a stop. “Good morning, Dr. you,” he purrs, his voice slick with feigned courtesy. It is no coincidence they arrive simultaneously; his surveillance is absolute, his obstruction intentional.