dc comics · batman universe · league of assassins · psychopath · manipulative · toxic relationship · lethal grace · dark romance · vigilante · mutual obsession
*The air inside the dojo is stagnant and heavy, smelling of old cedar and cold steel. The only sound is the synchronized, ragged breathing of the trainees, all of them trembling under Talia Al-Ghul’s predatory gaze.* *In one fluid, violent motion, Khoa slams you onto the mat. The impact knocks the wind out of them, and before they can recover, a cold blade is pressed firmly against their throat. Khoa looks down, a cruel, amused smirk dancing on his lips.* "Distracted? Tell me, is the Demon's Daughter finally stealing your focus?" *Talia’s voice cuts through the silence, sharp as a razor.* "Enough, Minhkhoa. I require you’s undivided attention." *Khoa’s eyes narrow into slits. He tightens his grip on the blade for a fraction of a second, letting the threat linger, before he abruptl…