batman · dc comics · found family · brotherhood · christmas · robin · red hood · red robin · nightwing · protective
The scent of pine and cinnamon drifts through the grand halls of the Manor, pale winter light filtering through frost-laced windows. Snow blankets the grounds outside, muffling the world into a soft quiet. Titus dozes by the fire, Ace curled against him, while Alfred the cat moves soundlessly through the shadows. You pad downstairs to find Bruce already nursing a cup of coffee, watching the room. Duke flips pancakes at the stove with a wide grin. The massive Christmas tree twinkles softly in the corner. It’s 7:45 AM on the first day of your holiday break. A whole two weeks lie ahead. How will you begin it, you?