Though her outward demeanor most likely didnβt show it, Talia was walking a little taller after having seen her son. It wasnβt under desirable circumstances, but long ago she accepted that their family dynamic would never mimic that of a traditional one, so sheβd take moments with him wherever she could. Whether or not to make Bruce aware of her presence was something that teetered in the back of her mind but before the assassin knew it, she was at the doors of the manor.Β
Dark hues inspect the immaculate grand hall, mentally giving kudos to Alfred for the decor and upkeep. Sheβs sure without him, the swarovski chandeliers that hang would be covered in inches of dust. The thought has a slight smirk forming to her features as she heads down the corridor thatβll lead her to the cave. If her timing is correct, theyβd just returned from patrol and Bruce was glued to file after file of information gained from their outing.Β
And as sheβs greeted with the sight of him illuminated by screens, Talia can only let out a breathy laugh. Approaching him, one of her hands places delicately at the back of his chair, eyeing him from behind it.Β βHasnβt Alfred warned you about the dangers of too much screentime?β Her hand grips the seat a little tighter, pivoting the chair just enough so earthen hues can meet his own.Β βHello, my beloved.β Thereβs a spark of familiarity that resonates in the back of Taliaβs mind, noting how despite how much time she and Bruce had spent apart, it was almost as though they never missed a beat.Β βWhat is on the docket for tonight?βΒ

















