Three: He Really Really Just Wants To Get Away From Vlad - Tumblr Posts

Wayne Manor Galas were known well among the socialites of Gotham City. As amazing as they were, they were also very unpredictable.

It was common for these events to be crashed by various villains, but also Bruce Wayne’s own children.

Whether it be a child hanging from the rafters, strays being invited in when backs were turned, or much more.

Although, as the kids have aged, the events have been much more tamed nowadays. Even as new faces appeared among Wayne manor with every passing day.

One thing the regular guests were used to was Bruce Wayne’s dad face. The look that graced his features anytime his children did something that would require discipline. Something he never did in front of his guests.

No one expected to see that look this time around. Not because Bruce’s children weren’t there, but because it wasn’t on his face.

For the first time, Bruce was on the end his guests usually were.

Watching as none other than Vlad Masters stared up at his chandelier with a look that could send anyone six feet under.

A child that wasn’t his, although he looked like he could be, was settled up on the chandelier. The structure shaking and swinging with his movements.

There was a strange sort of limbo as the guests alike tried to figure out what to do.

Vlad seemed a little out of his depths on how to handle the situation.

So Bruce did the one thing that always worked for him. When he needed a quick fix, because lectures and conversations can happen when there isn’t so many prying eyes.

Bargain or bribe.

“If you need a place to burn off some energy, I’m more than happy to escort you to our gym.”

It took a little more to actually get the kid to come down. Bruce learned his name was Danny, and the mention of Dick’s gymnastic set up, the teen suddenly seemed very interested.

Even as Bruce smiled, regarded his guests to go back to enjoying the event, and moved to lead the fidgeting teen away, he felt it.

The distinct feeling of eyes on him. Not just watching like many of his guests still did. No, instead glaring.

There was no doubt in his mind it was Vlad Masters.

He’ll be sure to catch Vlad before he leaves, after all he’s got plenty of advice for a first time dad.