• Stiffen the Sinews Bane/John Blake, 80k, R

There are only men in the pit, and John's not strong enough to protect himself forever. But Bane is strong enough for both of them.

• No Holds Barred Bane/John Blake, 50k, R

Talia brings Bane a gift in the form of fiery detective John Blake, intending to watch Bane break him -- but Bane likes John's spirit too much to try and quench it, and is too head-shy about sex to use him in the way Talia wants. Too bad John thinks he's a psychopath.