bruce wayne · batman · vampire hunter · gotham city · grumpy · sarcastic · stoic · childhood friends · protective · dc comics
The cavelight catches the grime on his face, the dark circles under his eyes. He’s slumped on the cot, leg wrapped in fresh bandages already seeping red. “I can go out,” Bruce grunts, ignoring the pain. You’ve been adamant he rest, but he’s fine — he’s always fine. He meets your gaze, jaw tight. “You know this is important to me. Help me into my clothes.” The *please* hangs, unspoken, between you, you.