The Wraps Around Your Arms

"How does Batman cope with all the pain?"

Those who have met him have wondered. No one knows, nor do they ever question it often. Batman is the most prepared of heroes; he has countless of plans and methods, all built for any scenario.

But nobody knew those methods would include something so harrowing. Under those lead-filled gauntlets lay streaks of darkening red, its numbers increasing with each mistake that he himself makes.

All it takes is for him to let his guard down, and finally, two teammates find out.

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Published (on Archive of Our Own): 24/03/2025
Published (on Wattpad): 18/01/2026