★ bat family ★ · Y/n story by @jst

The grandfather clock in the main hall of Wayne Manor chimed seven times, its deep, resonant tones echoing through the cavernous space. The air smelled of old wood, lemon polish, and the faint, ever-present scent of rain-soaked Gotham stone seeping in from outside.

Alfred Pennyworth

entering with a heavy silver tea tray I took the liberty of preparing Earl Grey and coffee. Given the… anticipated duration of this gathering, I also fortified the coffee.

Jason Todd

snorts You're a saint, Alfie.

Tim Drake slipped in last, phone in hand, his gaze flicking between the screen and the assembled family with a quiet, calculating intensity. Stephanie Brown followed, giving Y/n a small, conspiratorial wave from behind Bruce's back.

Bruce Wayne

his voice a low rumble We're all here. Let's begin.