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another quick sketch, refes from pinterest!

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I saw this dj on pinterest and got inspired to draw a soft!dickjay cuddling moment, (maybe after jay slept over at dick's apartment..?)

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All x Jason is my favorite, haha. He deserves to be spoiled! This whole thing is wonderful, and I so appreciate your answers / world-building. 💕

How aware is Jason of the odd tension / rivalry surrounding him?

And is there any situation wherein Jason finds himself jealous of the attention someone else is getting from Bruce (or any of them)?

When it comes to batfam tropes, the one where everyone is weirdly over-the-top intense about Jason might be my favorite, hahaha. Something about this boy being smothered with love and being equal parts bashful and exasperated about it is ahhhhhhh mwah!

Anyway, I'm happy that you're enjoying secretary au~ thank you so much for the prompts/questions/interest in it! (●´ω｀●)ゞ

Batfam + Jason dynamics:

He's aware that he's popular with all the Wayne boys though he’s oblivious to the extent of it

While he can't fathom why, he's not put off by it.

He won't admit it to anyone, but Jason is actually sort of really pleased with their relentless attention??

Maybe it's a subconscious thing where Jason remembers them (everyone sans Tim, lol) and is melancholic for them and they soothe this ache Jason doesn't even know is there because of the amnesia and ahhhhhhhh

But yes, Jason has a lot of confusing feelings and an envy he can't explain whenever he sees Bruce being fatherly towards Tim or Dick.

Like he'll often catch himself staring, or losing his breath, or having to blink back this burn in his eyes and it's weird -- Jason knows that, but it happens time and again

Consciously, Jason sees Bruce as his boss. Subconsciously though? Ugh, he yearns for his dad. ;//////;

As for Jason being possessive of Bruce? Yes. And Jason has no idea what to do about it because that's his boss? And the only people he's jealous/envious of seem to exclusively be Bruce's sons?? It's so unprofessional and inappropriate and confusing.

And Bruce always goes into brooding mode because it never fails that Jason gets all standoffish when this happens. Bruce assumes he did something wrong, but really Jason just feels awkward because there's no rationale for why he's being such a possessive bitch towards his boss, hello?

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i would love to hear any thoughts about the guys finding out damian’s paternity in the secretary au? how does everyone handle it? ps your writing is a refuge against all the canon typical jason and the fam angst and its so good to have a bit of cute jason centric goodness 🥰

When Bruce returns home from another late night at the office, the last thing he expects is to be confronted by what appears to be an intervention. Not an uncommon occurrence for this family, but definitely not appreciated given Bruce is already running late for patrol.

A patrol that Nightwing and Robin should have already gotten a start on, yet here they are. Dressed, ready, and yet still lingering for him.

Something dire must have happened. His only consolation is that Jason is safe. Bruce made sure of it, as he often does. Seeing Jason home. Leaving, only to double back and linger. Watching through a broken window and sheer curtains at a spill of golden light to catch one more glimpse of his darling boy.

Ah, it's most definitely an intervention.

To dawdle like he does, as often as he does — it's possible it hasn't been without consequence to his responsibilities. For as motivated and reinvigorated as he feels towards his cause now that Jason is returned to him, Bruce can't protect this city if he can't tear himself from Jason's side...

But also? Where better to stake himself than at the heart of this city?

"We were delayed at the office." Bruce defends himself like a child caught out and not the grown man he is, sweeping through the cave and towards his costume. "Given the hour, I chose to see Jason home safely."

No one says anything. Tim doesn't call Bruce out on the truths he stretches — how the only delay that kept them at WE was due to Bruce's insistence on having misplaced his keys and needing help finding them. Being distracted by playful ribbing and witty humor throughout; shared stories of Jason's misadventures in child care — forgotten diaper bags and missing shoes, a hat blown away on a breeze.

'Lost things have a way of turning up where they're needed.' Jason had said, content because that forgotten diaper bag helped a struggling mother that was down on her luck and the shoe Damian kicked off on a walk made a homeless man smile at memories of softer times and the hat became a nest for some birds—

'If we're lucky they make their way back to us.' Jason told him, with a firm pat to Bruce's breast pocket where his keys jingled together. And Bruce stood there, awestruck as he raised his hand. Fingers brushing over Jason's hand before Jason pulled away, smile wide and impish. And Bruce smiled back, head dipping to play at sheepish while really his chest was simply overfull with gratefulness.

Lucky, indeed.

Not so lucky is that his fortune only extended up until the point with this intervention. Even Alfred is here to badger him, it seems. It’s laughable, given the three of them would or have done the same as him. Hypocrites, Bruce thinks petulantly.

"Start your routes." Bruce calls to them, a hail mary to hopefully spare himself from whatever is coming. When no one budges, Bruce frowns. Sighs, "Unless there's something pressing?"

The question has everyone shifting their gaze away from him with uncertainty. Even their body language is closed off, though maybe their mirrored crossed arms are an attempt to self-soothe? Bruce's brows furrow. He turns his focus to Dick who meets his eye and Bruce's frown deepens at the wariness he finds there.

"What is it?" He prompts even as he turns to dress. A quick process for how often he's done it. Whatever intervention they have staged, whatever trouble has come their way — it will have to be resolved while they're on the move. It really is late.

And yet they continue to wait. It tests Bruce's patience, though when he starts to bristle, Alfred clears his throat and prompts him, "It would do you well to take a seat, Master Bruce."

Ah. Bruce shoots a fleeting glance at the Batmobile, gauging if he can make a break for it before his sons tackle him and force his compliance. As that was one of the points of a prior intervention, Bruce decides to sit. If only to prove a point.

When he's handed loose pages, Bruce looks to Tim for a summary. Their usual routine, only this time his partner is not forthcoming. Tim looks pointedly down at the pages before looking back to Bruce, a somberness to his expression that has Bruce giving the report his full attention.

The report being... a paternity test? For Damian.

Bruce scans it, pausing when he comes across the results. Doubling back and rereading it properly because oh.

In no uncertain terms: it's Bruce.

A fine tremble in his hand gives away his nerves. The report shakes in his hold, worsened when Bruce slouches forward to read the results again, again, again. He hides the lower half of his face with his hand, brow furrowed as he tries and fails to wrap his head around such extraordinary circumstances.

Everything falls away from him. There's static in his ears, beneath his skin. Being a father is of no consequence to him — he has three wonderful sons already, he would be so lucky to have another, it's just...

"I have a son..." His voice sounds far away to his own ears. Soft-eyed, breathless, he marvels, "with Jason."

He thinks of Jason's romanticized views of being lost — of going to where you're needed and can't shake that Jason was lost to him to find Damian. To bring him home.

Maybe Bruce's luck hasn't run out quiet yet, after all.

Silence trails Bruce's proclamation, followed in short order by Alfred turning away from him — the bridge of his nose pinched between his fingers. Tim follows suit, head tipped back and hands scrubbing down his face, muffling exasperated gibberish. And Dick, who Bruce watches most pointedly, balks.

"That's not what the test says," Dick bristles, "Absolutely not!"

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What's tough is that Bruce can't up and claim to Jason that Bruce is Damian's father, either. That would hardly go over well. Jason is so protective of Damian that Bruce would be put in the ground for overstepping with his unconsented for paternity test — the authorities wouldn't even have a chance at him.

But also? Bruce can't go on like he knows nothing. He wants to be involved in Damian's life. He wants to be a father with Jason.

So. Baby steps. Which Dick and Tim are so petulant about because it involves them covering for Batman's patrol one night. Meaning they can't hang out at the manor with Jason and Damian when they come by for dinner. This is about a kid and their father though, so Dick and Tim begrudgingly lay low (and are grumpy about it all the while).

But yes, Damian being icy with Bruce because he associates Bruce with being the one to always take Jason away. And Jason has explained it's work, but Damian is peeved regardless.

To everyone's surprise, Bruce focusing more on Damian than Jason?? With Bruce kneeling to be more at eye level with this boy. And telling Damian that he can come with Jason to work whenever he wants; it's okay.

Which Jason is !!! about because what? Boundaries, boss. Not that he doesn't appreciate it.

Bruce insists though because "he does keep Jason occupied more than he should" but low-key...it's an opportunity to spend more time with his son if Damian visits, so...

Just Bruce trying to be a good dad even if he can't openly be a dad ;U;

Something something Damian bonding with Dick more though and Bruce gets it, but like (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻

Extra odds and ends:

Going to the park together! And Bruce brings Ace and Damian adores him so much. The dog, not necessarily Bruce.

Just this sweet family walking together. With Damian holding the leash (that Bruce also holds on to) and ahhhhhh it's sweet

But also... the park is Dick and Damian's thing. So Bruce notices Damian looking around and questions it. And when Jason admits that he's looking for Dick, Bruce is so petulant and grumpy and jealous and ಠ_ಠ

Jason taking Bruce up on bringing Damian into the office one day. Because the assassin sitter got tied up on a job. Only there's an emergency with Tim so Jason has to attend to that and it's just Bruce and Damian.

And they probably sit across from one another at Bruce's desk and Bruce is all severe while Damian stares at him and clicks his tongue and insists on being difficult ahahahaha

Tim coming back with Jason later and both Bruce and Damian click their tongues at Tim for taking up Jason's attention and it's their first moment really connecting on something ahhhhhahaha

But yeah, the Talia reveal might come later and in a completely anticlimactic way. Where Bruce probably asks after Damian's mother and Jason casually name drops Talia. And Bruce is convinced it's a coincidence, but then Jason throws out the Al Ghul name and Bruce is ko'd, utterly o(-( because okay, he needs a minute.

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A big thank you for the sweet message, too! Sometimes I worry the way I write Jason is unlikable since my take on him is a little more soft/silly, so this was very assuring. ;/////;

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*getting on my knees and begging*

Please, let Jason get his headpats, maybe a little forehead kiss? 🥺

Dick should pamper this boy a little bit

It's a stupid thing to get flustered over, but Jason can't help himself. Being touched so casually, being praised — it's too much. The affection comes just as soon as it goes and Jason feels embarrassed over how desperately he wants more.

He raises his hand and tangles his fingers through his hair, tugging helplessly at it to chase that sensation of Dick patting his head. An inconsequential acknowledgement that Jason is good, fond and nicer than Jason knows what to do with.

So he stands there, dumbstruck and biting back a smile. Pleased, giddy — like a damn child.

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Royjay baby fever 👀 perhaps

(The olde plap plap get pregnant gyahaha)

Since this blog is what it is, Dickjay + Roy baby fever, sorry! 👀 Because ahhhahaha imagine if you will:

"So when are you going to let Dick knock you up?"

By no means are Roy and he the sort to pussyfoot around each other, but damn. Jason's jaw drops. From the kitchen, he can hear how Dick fumbles some dishes - a loud crash followed by an unnatural silence.

That Dick overheard the comment is mortifying. That he’s clearly listening for Jason’s response only makes matters worse.

Roy's question feels more accusatory than inquiring. It’s so shocking that, for a moment, Jason considers it before remembering he’s a man; there's nothing to fucking think about. Even if he could get knocked up, it’s not like Dick could—

Not the point. Jason scowls and stretches his leg across the couch, driving his heel into Roy’s thigh for being so crass.

‘As soon as you leave,’ is what Jason ought to say. It’s exactly the sort of sarcastic quip he’d usually banter with, but he's acutely aware of Dick's eavesdropping and while Dick wouldn't care, the thought of being so brazen makes Jason blush. Instead he grumbles, "We already have Damian."

Ugh, Jason can feel how Dick clutches his chest in endearment. The sentimental sap.

"Yeah, but don't you miss when he was a baby?" Roy asks around a nostalgic sigh and oh—this is clearly about Lian, which makes Jason snicker. That makes more sense. Roy probably saw some old photos or was accosted by the kid about wanting siblings or some such.

"He's arguably still a baby." Jason snarks, but can't bite back a smile at the memories of before and he finds himself sharing them eagerly—small hands that always reached for him, patting his cheeks and pulling his ears; wide, green eyes staring up at him with wonder instead of the sullen broodiness of an edgy punkass brat; the way Damian taught himself to walk just to toddle after him all the time and—

There's a thump from behind him and Jason startles, looking over his shoulder. He finds Dick half-sprawled across the floor, exposed from where he'd been hiding behind the corner. For a long moment, they stare at each other with matching flushes across their cheeks and Jason realizes that oh. He'd never told Dick about this part of Jason's sorted past, had he?

It's a problem to address at another time though, because Jason can feel the trouble Roy is stirring up behind him as the man comes to the conclusion that Dick is their weak link in all things domestic.

Jason turns on him with a warning, "Don't you dare—"

And Roy laughs as, at the same time he calls, "What's it gonna take for you to knock this man up, Grayson? He needs a baby!” And the crux of the matter, like the good father he is: “Lian would be so happy, come on!"

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Damian draws Jason and Dick in some kind of romantic setting (holding hands, maybe) and *that* is how Bruce finds out about DickJay... At first he's a bit confused, but then he starts to pay attention to the signs, and they are all there.

No thoughts, just Damian sketching life around him more often than not. A habit that starts when all the galas become grating and the 'eccentric artist' persona grants him some peace by virtue of Damian minding his business and looking both unapproachable and busy.

Because it's actually enjoyable, it carries over into casual outings, too. Bruce doesn't mind it, either. Is supportive of it, in fact. It keeps Damian out of trouble.

Bruce never having been too curious about what Damian draws until one day while they're visiting Clark on his farm, Bruce looks over Damian's shoulder and sees Damian is drawing Clark (who is working the farm and looking like a dream while doing it - sleeves rolled up, buttons undone, hair mused and muscles--)

"Is that appropriate?"

"It depends where your thoughts are, father."

To say that Bruce is amused at Damian's cheek is an overstatement.

That besides, seeing Damian draw something so scandalous sets off the overbearing, overprotective parent in Bruce because what else is his son drawing in the pursuit of 'art'? Damian's hardly a child anymore; more a sullen, broody teenager than anything. Bruce remembers what it's like. Hormones. Urges. Damian's interests in all things social would have died alongside the abrupt shift of his relationship with Jon years ago (the abrupt aging, the equally abrupt dating…his poor boy…), so it's not beyond the realm of possibility that Damian would turn to smut for--

And Damian clicks his tongue at him although Bruce has said nothing. They've been partners for years though, so it's no stretch to imagine that Damian was privy to Bruce's racing thoughts.

"It's no wonder Grayson is the way he is."

Usually this would be a compliment, but in this instance Bruce feels distinctly insulted. He just wouldn't know how.

He's calling you a pervert degenerate, sir. Dick's compatriot in foul-mindedness.

The drawing of Clark being utterly mundane. But because Bruce is a thirsty bitty, he projects the superbats UST onto Damian who is really not about this life, SOS

Also, Jon and Damian being fine contrary to Bruce's beliefs. Unless they're not. That's not the point of this ask, disregard.

So Damian tries to diffuse the situation and spare himself by blandly stating: "I've drawn you before, too."

Which is absolutely the wrong thing to say because Bruce's mind makes impossible leaps once again to: oh, my boy needs therapy.

To which Damian clicks his tongue again because omfg, Bruce is actually worse than Grayson. Disgusting.

So Damian flips a few pages back (the pages in between being normal, mundane life happenings -- socialites milling about the gala the night before, the wait staff prepping in the kitchen, Alfred mending a button on a shirt, etc) and then, ah.

It's Bruce. Tucked away in his study, finishing up work he had to bring home from the office. Tie thrown over his shoulder, furrow in his brow and face squished by his own hand. Focused, intent, and woefully oblivious because while he remembers Damian being there sat on the couch, he can't recall that he'd been doing this. Huh.

Bruce being so amazed and pleased because look at that, his boy is an artist.

But then, with lines merged into those that make up Bruce's likeness is another moment captured. Alongside a couple others that could fit onto the page

Not inappropriate, per se, but disarmingly intimate nonetheless

Dick, he would recognize. And Jason?

The way Bruce would be utterly bemused because oh. There's nothing so defined; that's not the point of these exercises Damian does, but it's there regardless. A closeness and familiarity. Softness.

Bruce would have to wonder if this is how Damian saw them or how he sees them; knows it's both

And it's curious, because Bruce has never...

He'd linger on those drawings. Of Dick and Jason sat next to each other, Dick's arm thrown over the back of Jason's chair and leaned over into Jason's space -- Jason being drawn in just the same to look over something on Dick's phone.

And more: with Jason laid back, propped up on his elbows and keeping Dick away with his foot. Dick's hand wrapped so casually around the arch, bending Jason's leg. The follow up after Jason must have reversed their positions, with Jason sat on Dick's hips and leaning back against Dick's propped up legs, his own legs hiding Dick's face, but all his intention showing in the steady hold of his hand at Jason's knee

Bruce leafs through the rest of the sketchbook. Seeking out more. Captivated by it because somehow he missed something important. It's right here, too. Alongside so many other mundane things from their everyday lives.

Hidden among other sketches in varying degrees of completion, lost between strangers and landscapes and animals and individual portraits are his boys, at ease and content and oh, what a beautiful thing that is

And Damian misses the memo of where Bruce's thoughts wander, still grumbling under his breath about Bruce projecting his unresolved whatever with Clark on him, gross. Accusing Damian of drawing smut. Even if Bruce was interested in commissioning, Damian won't do it even if it's Bruce asking. Damian has his line and this is it.

From then on, Bruce being mindful of Dick and Jason's interactions. Subtly observing. And it would be right there, though it's discreet. Bruce would catch the affection in bumped shoulders and playful shoves; games of chase around the cave or across rooftops. It would be there in their briefs/debriefs, with Dick's chair turned closer to Jason. Or with Jason brushing his pinky against Dick's before pulling away, shy and with his hand hiding his blush.

It's the lingering looks and the bitten back smiles; the bright eyes and the quiet, joyful warmth.

And Bruce should say something, do something. It's a liability, a risk, a distraction, but the relief would leave Bruce loathe to intrude. Because he can't remember the last time he saw and was able to appreciate either Dick or Jason being so happy. He'd almost forgotten what it looked like.

So for once, Bruce minds himself. And he stays quiet. And he contents himself with observing, same as Damian.

Who very cheekily frames that picture of Clark and leaves it on Bruce's nightstand with a note to keep his depravities to himself, thanks

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I just came here to tell u I love all ur jason ship writings soooo much ❤️💓💖🥺 I am a lover of maiden jason and babygirl jason. He is our babygirl 🥺

Thank you so much!! To appreciate both babygirl!Jason and maiden!Jason — you've got wonderful tastes, anon. ( ´ ∀ `)ノ～ ♡

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asdjfkl !!! Thank you for answering my ask about how the Secretary AU would play out if Bruce had to travel under various circumstances. I loooved reading through the different scenarios. My favorite bits were when Alfred was side-eyeing Bruce over taking Jason away from a child; Dick being super suave and attractive, leaving Jason a little tongue-tied; Bruce being a mess and ready to demand Clark fly his ass back to his babygirl at the slightest whiff of trouble; Tim filling in for Bruce and enjoying Jason acting as HIS PA, ahhh.

This whole universe of yours has me in a chokehold. 💕

Ohhhhh, hello hello!! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ That ask was a lot of fun to answer. Thank you for sending it my way! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed my reply to it. ♡♡♡

Secretary AU is very much an All x Jason situation at heart, but ahhhhhh there's something to Tim and Jason's relationship, especially within WE that's so cute. //U///

Hidden sticky notes tucked away between reports that Tim is reviewing as a little surprise and pick me up to make Tim laugh and ease some of the tension out of his shoulders

Smoke breaks!! Where Tim catches Jason and Jason is Σ(°ロ°) as he tries to wave away the smoke and hide the cig, only for Tim to bum it and take a drag himself before heaving the biggest of sighs because damn, what a day (for both of them) and Jason laughs about it because it's so unexpected but nice

Until Bruce catches them and it doesn't matter that they're both adults, they act like kids caught doing something they shouldn't have been lolol

Omg the severity that Bruce handles the HR notice of Tim and Jason's alleged relationship ahahaha. Tim's deadpan stare into the void because Bruce is wildly hypocritical, given his history with HR, wow

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Oh, it's not JUST the secretary AU I'm loving (though that IS the favorite right now)--I've been working my way through all your stuff, and I am so incredibly smitten woth what I've read. Everything is amazing, and I just love your "voice."

I am so going to be keeping tabs on you here, but would you consider archiving even your ficlets/blurbs/headcanons on ao3? Only because they're too precious to lose, seriously. 💕

I had such a shit day, but finding your posts has made today so much better. Thank you so, so much for sharing your work with us. And I will absolutely be sending you asks in the hopes it either sparks something for you, or makes YOUR day brighter.

To hear that my writing has an enjoyable style/vibe to it is such a wildly wonderful compliment, thank you~ 💕 ( ∩´͈ ᐜ `͈∩) 💕 And another big thank you for the support and taking the time to write such an encouraging comment; you've definitely made my day brighter, for sure. Hopefully your day turned around, too! Take care, anon!!

As for ao3... posting there is so daunting. ;U; Maybe I'll at least add the drabbles to a compilation. The more informal things will stay Tumblr exclusive though due to the format (or lack thereof, in the case of any rambles lol).

Anyway, thank you again anon!! This ask is very sweet. (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡

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No pressure, but I can't stop wondering about what happens in the Secretary AU when Bruce needs to travel for work--does he take Jason, having him act as his PA, or does Bruce go insane while tasking someone to look after him in Gotham while he's gone? And if he DOES tag along, what happens with Damian?

Oh! This is such an interesting idea to ponder. It's not something I'd considered before, but let's explore all the options!

In which Jason goes with Bruce:

It's 10% business, 90% Bruce wants to take Jason to all the places Jason never got to see before, but had always made passing comments about

Bruce wants to give Jason the world. Whatever tries to get between him and that dream will rue the day.

Only that 'whatever' is Damian. The boy that Jason cares for and works his schedule around.

Cue Bruce stewing as he plots on how to pawn off the child so that Bruce can have his babygirl Jason for a few days. Bruce will make this venture happen. Where there's a will, there's a way, and his will is unyielding.

Just as unyielding: Damian

Their first (unbeknownst to them) father-son meeting would be a standoff over Jason and it sets the tone of their future together so well ahahaha. Just Damian hating Bruce on principle for taking Jason away from him. And Bruce relenting because 'he's the adult,' and assuring Damian that he'll take care of Jason while they're away. And Damian clicks his tongue at him, scowling the meanest scowl and Bruce's eye twitches because what a little brat. But also? Those are Jason's habits through and through, damn it. How endearing.

More endearing is how Jason kneels down with Damian and chides him even as he offers sweet comforts. Touches fleeting because Jason is fretting over this boy. It's sweet. Gentle in a way Jason always was at heart and still so clearly is.

('Don't be mean to my boss, it's not his fault. Once we finish working I'll be back. I'll bring a souvenir, huh?' To which Alfred would give Bruce a look, because this 'business' isn't particularly pressing. It's entirely fabricated, one might say. Bruce.)

Jason parting with a press of their foreheads and an earnest request for Damian to mind Mr. Pennyworth and that Jason will come back to him as soon as he can. ;3;

And yes, Alfred is thriving because finally he gets to spend time with his grandson (though at this point no one would know just how true that sentiment is lol)

Damian? Not so much. But he plays it tough for Jason even if his face is pinched and his eyes are glassy and ahhhhhhh little baby sniffles that breaks Jason's heart because he's a parent walking away from their kid for the first time fffffffffff

Anyway, Bruce and Jason get as far as sitting in the car, parked in the driveway. Because Bruce can't in good faith drive off while Jason looks so distraught. There's something more going on than simple anxiety of leaving a child for some days, so with a rare show of compassion and grace, Bruce waits

And Jason gets embarrassed because he's worked up. All anxiety and uncertainty and not wanting to go but knowing he has to. Shaking hands and short breaths. Scrubbing his eyes in frustration before laughing pitifully and apologizing because it's stupid.

But it's not. Not if it's upsetting his boy so much. And Bruce has learned this from his mistakes before, so: 'Talk to me.'

Cue: amnesia reveal!!

Jason admits that for him, there's nothing before Damian. So to leave him is to leave behind the only comfort and security he's ever known. ;3;

And it breaks Bruce's heart because oh. To have tried to force Jason to walk away from something so important when his boy isn't ready. Obviously there's something there to talk about, but Bruce won't push. Not when even this was given in desperation.

Heartstrings tugged, Bruce leaves the car without a word

And Jason hits his head against the back rest and contemplates how he just got himself fired for being a hot mess

Only then Bruce returns with Alfred and Damian because they'll all go together, how about that? ;U;

Extra to the above:

When Bruce tries to force Jason's hand and Jason protests because he has an actual child that he can't leave, Bruce proposes that Alfred look after him. Which, damn. Jason has no argument for that; not really. Still, he has to float it by his other employer first!

Which Bruce is eager to speak with them. Put him on the phone if that will help. To which Jason snickers and snarks that there's no way Bruce could charm this lady. Nor buy her out. Jason's got this, chill.

(Meanwhile, Jason. Secretly hoping Talia will say no and being OTL when she agrees. Because little does Jason know that Talia is very charmed by Bruce lol).

Also, something with Bruce making guilty eye contact with Tim from across the office after Bruce unintentionally manipulates Jason into attending a 'business trip' with him when Bruce's attempts at vacationing goes rebuffed.

Just the deadpan judgment in Tim's eyes and the way Bruce would OTL because he knows, go away.

Bruce got flustered and panicked when it looked like Jason was about to turn him down, okay??

Also, Tim grumbling under his breath about Bruce and his HR violations and being the greatest HR risk to ever grace corporate America.

The other route, where Bruce goes and Jason stays:

Hands down, Tim is responsible for watching over Jason

Dick isn't allowed within a mile radius of him

Don't think Batman won't call in a favor to get back to Gotham the moment Dick pings past Bruce's stupid security. He's watching.

Pffft, the way Superman would ??? because it's not like Bruce to call for him? Especially for something so...trivial?

Only there's nothing trivial about Dick and his shenanigans, Clark. His babygirl's virtue is not trivial, CLark. D:<

But also Bruce overlooking the glaring error of his ways because Tim is essentially with Jason 24/7 between WE and staking patrol outside of Jason’s apartment ahahaha

Bruce seriously comes back and all of a sudden everything between these two is electrically charged and he’d brood over it so hard, forever stewing behind the steeple of his hands because ffs

One more bit with brotherly shenanigans bonding ft dickjay and timjay:

Where Tim and Jason have playful bants while the boss is away

Tim leaning against the doorframe of Bruce’s office to chat at Jason since Bruce had Jason’s desk moved as close as possible without actually being in Bruce’s office lolol

Or Tim leaning over Jason from behind as they review some correspondence that needs to go out

And Jason sitting on Tim’s desk to make sure he eats the food Jason brought him

Tim being all sorts of pleased and relieved because Jason acts as his PA since Tim takes over all of Bruce’s work while he’s out of office and wwwwww lighthearted flirts about poaching Jason for himself

A fireable offense, surely, given Bruce is Bruce

But yeah. Just timjay having a chill time together and it’s sweet. //u///

As for dickjay—

While the bat is away the robin will play, as it goes

So Dick keeps up with his usual visits of course. But one day he shows up incognito, dressed so smart and dashing for business. Slacks and a button down and hair done, looking good and feeling cheeky lol

And Jason freezes up because omg

Corporate kink awakened?

Jason, rosy cheeked and trying not to stare but very much 👀, tongue tied and too warm under the collar telling Dick that he looks nice

And Dick laughs a bit under his breath and tells Jason he looks nice, too ;////;

The occasion? Tim taking them out to a nice lunch at some fancy restaurant ahhhhhhhhh and they send Bruce a pic of all of them on their little date fffffff 💖

Meanwhile Bruce is in some business meeting, very blatantly looking at his phone beneath the table and being equal parts >C (because he’s gonna beat these punkasses off his babygirl with a stick when he gets home) and ;u; because those are his boysssss together at last as they always should have been!!

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Do you have an ao3? If yes, are you planning to post the divine glory that is your secretary AU over there? Because I am OBSESSED.

Ao3 is here, though I'm more active here on tumblr tbh. ( ⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝) There's no properly written secretary AU, but feel free to send asks about it! If the mood strikes, I'll respond with headcanons or a drabble!

Also ahhhhhhh your enjoyment of secretary au makes me really happy thank you~ ♡♡♡

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Set in secretary AU. Where Dick and Jason are meandering back to WE after a little lunch date. Unhurried as they walk down the street, all easy banter and cheeky flirtations. Playfully bumping into one another; lingering in that crowded space.

Meanwhile, Bruce and Tim are watching from way up high at the window to Bruce's office. Mirroring each other with crossed arms and matching frowns - utterly stanced up and ready to throw down because fucking Dick.

And then Dick walks Jason to the elevator where they'll part ways (because Dick has a sixth sense that danger awaits him upstairs lol). Their flirtations continue despite both of them really needing to get back to work. It's Dick leaning into the elevator as Jason brushes something from Dick's uniform, all the while badgering Dick about the pigpen. It's either of them pulling away, only to be drawn back together. Jason adjusting Dick's cuffs one more time. Dick fixing the collar of Jason's shirt, making sure it sits right over his sweater.

It's while they're in the middle of this drawn out moment that the elevator would shut. On Dick. Just bumping his shoulders and startling both of them out of their moment.

It'd be so unexpected and dumb that after the initial shock, they'd both be cackling, laughing because wow, embarrassing.

Before the elevator can try to take Dick out again, Jason would shove him back. And Dick would step back gracefully, smile soft because Jason would be flushed from laughter and his titters are probably the best thing Dick will ever hear.

A sweet smirk before the elevator door shuts and damn it all if Dick isn't left the fool. So giddy that his head is in the clouds. Oh, just Dick having this clear bounce in his step as he meanders back to the streets. Only to trip on the curb ahahaha.

Meanwhile, Jason. Who is all smitten on the trip up in the elevator. Laughter bubbles up in him unbidden at the memory of what happened, but he's a professional. Jason composes himself just in time for the elevator to open and -- "Boss?"

Bruce. And Tim. Standing menacingly at the lift. Because of course these two dorks have it timed how long it should have taken Jason to ride up. That it took so long must mean that Dick was up to shenanigans. Jason's flushed cheeks only reinforces that belief, too.

"Am I late?"

He's not, of course. Like Bruce would put any limitations on breaks for his boy. Dick, on the other hand...

Cue Bruce making a break for the stairs because he has to throw down with an interloper.

The follow up with Jason chasing after his boss to keep him from the bad publicity that would come of attacking law enforcement unprovoked, not that Jason isn't supportive, but this officer is an exception come on man. ( ｡ •̀ ᴖ •́ ｡)

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"It's too big."

The way Kory titters gives him butterflies even after all these years. From where she stands in front of him, Dick watches fondly as her shoulders tremble from her giggles, as she looks over her shoulder at him with an easy smile and bright eyes.

"I believe the saying goes, 'That's what she said,' yes?" Kory says, out-of-pocket. It makes Dick snicker, unabashed as he presses an adoring kiss to Kory's shoulder. She hums at the affection, sighing pleasantly. When she reaches behind her to drag her fingertips high up Dick's thigh, Dick jolts from surprise, barking out a short laugh when she teases, "I don't mind though."

Dick loves her.

"The corset." He says, disappointed if only because it's fun when Kory wants to dress up and even better when she wants Dick's help. With all the excess to the garment though, there's no way for Dick to lace her into it. Not in the way it was intended, at least. Not in the way Kory was hopeful for. She had been so excited about it, too.

He wonders if the shop Kory went to earlier that day is still open and if he ran like a fool, Dick could make it and charm his way into an exchange. He'd be willing to try, if nothing else.

"You're supposed to tighten it." Kory tells him, the cheeky minx.

With the same cheek, Dick tugs at the excess corset. Pulling Kory back into him with a surprised 'oh!' before she laughs and, 'oh,' indeed. Butterflies again - just like that.

She pulls at the corset, too, for the first time noticing that it's looser than all her others and likely not the same as what she'd meant to buy at the shops. A shame, but they can always have their fun without it, too—

"This must be Jason's." Kory explains, far too casual for such a bold, earth-shattering statement. Though she goes on to talk about how she must have grabbed the wrong bag when they were checking out, Dick's thoughts are still caught on: this must be Jason's.

Meaning... the corset Dick has in his hands - the one he'd been lacing up and cinching tight; all pretty boning and alluring mesh and delicate appliques actually belongs to... for Jason to... oh. Oh.

The visual is there before Dick can stop it and, try as he might, he can't make it go away. He stands there, stupefied and actually stupid, because oh. Oh, no. His thoughts race faster than he can keep up with, that image of Jason inappropriately at the forefront of it all.

He knew that Jason and Kory went out earlier. They go shopping together often. Is the lingerie shopping a part of their thing? Do they always buy the same pieces?

Oh, Dick thinks again, helpless as a flush warms his cheeks and stings his ears because the implications are damning: his girlfriend and his little wing have matching sets of lingerie.

Whoah. Wow.

Lost in his thoughts of being pressed between two corseted beauties with their bolstered racks, Dick is oblivious to how Kory turns to face him, her hand holding loosely to the ill-fitting bodice. It gives Dick a blessed view of her chest, but before it has a chance to distract him Kory is laughing at him, giggling with a fond endearment. Tickled, she calls him out, "You're fantasizing it!"

Dick startles to attention, wide eyed, overheated, and utterly exposed. "I'm not!" He sputters, but his voice cracks and Kory is delighted by it.

"I know this blush," She says as she pinches Dick's reddened ears, gaze softening as she looks him over - takes him in. She smiles warmly at him even as she teases him and makes him blush worse, "You are flustered. Imagine how I was feeling, to see him!"

"I'm really not," Dick insists half heartedly around embarrassed laughter.

"Lies, I see you." Kory laughs, too. Not so much embarrassed as she is zealous to be able to share this with him, now that she's found Dick out for the truly degenerate man he is, "Don't leave me alone with these feelings!"

Not for the first time that day, that evening, that very hour - Dick is taken by how truly beautiful Kory is. She stands in front of him, holding the too-loose corset up, and reenacting her afternoon spent out with one of her dear friends. Gesturing to her own chest, pressing her breasts together so that Dick can have a proper visual and understanding of just how bewitching Jason's cleavage is.

"I understand now why you always want to smother yourself in mine."

She's teasing him again, but alongside it is a cute comprehension. Dick laughs when Kory tells him her love for him is second to none, but his chest —and she feels him up then with her hand to his pec, pressing her fingers into muscle while hmm'ing and haa'ing— is too firm; it's not soft. The gesture she makes, the grabby hands, disarms Dick. It's too sweet, but Kory is as enthralled as Dick by the majesty of Jason's chest.

"Don't change this though," She warns Dick, tapping Dick's chest. Dragging her nail down his abdomen, finger catching at the waistline of his pants and smiling over how Dick shivers, melts.

Kory raises both her hands then, catching the corset awkwardly with her elbows. When she grazes her thumbs over Dick's cheeks, Dick raises his hand to hold her. Turns his head to kiss the heel of her palm and smiles soft when she flusters, too.

Dick loves her so much it takes his own breath away. He feels tongue tied. Bashful in a way he hasn't been since Kory and he were young. To love and be loved by someone so warm and wild and wonderful — Dick kisses her hand again, the tips of her fingers.

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@alexandraisapenguin — alpengu somehow, someway I lost your ask, but this is based off of what you sent me most recently! With Jason wearing something more fem + Dick and Kory and ahhhhhh somehow it became entirely dickory being cute and appreciating hot toddies, whoops. At the same time, I can't be sorry because they're so freaking cute?? ;U;

Here are some additional thoughts to bring it around to something that involves Jason a little more:

A no-cheating!AU where it's actually Kory that puts all the depraved thoughts of Jason in Dick’s head hahahahahaha. Because 1) Kory is interested and 2) it flusters Dick so easily and that's cute

Dick, taking the hint and having that conversation like:

'You want him to...' and Kory is like, no.

And Dick pales because while he'd suffer through it for Kory, Dick isn't the most keen on the alternative: 'oh, you want him...to me...?' and Kory laughs because again, no. The opposite!

Which, oh.

All in all Kory wants the both of them to fuck Jason and Dick just about passes out because oh my god

Just Dick, scandalized but also so completely understood by his partner hahaha

But yes, there being a joint effort to pursue Jason. And Kory already loves him, but Dick falls just as hard as he comes to really know his little wing and it's beautiful and ahhhhhhhh <3

Okay here's a dickjay bit since that was supposed to be the ask:

Something with Dick happening on Jason trying to tie his own corset. Maybe he seeks Jason out for intel or a mission or because there was another family falling out, but Jason isn't expecting him.

And Jason feels so humiliated and exposed because the delicate clothes are too big a vulnerability. Especially since they're 'ill fitting' and 'wrong' for someone like him

Cue some fights and scrapping because Jason lashes out in his embarrassment until Dick gets Jason pinned, front against a wall, and he pulls the corset tight and Jason just sort of ohs

Or! Dick gets Jason pinned with Jason's back to the wall, instead. And they're pressed close, chest to chest. And Dick gets distracted in an instant because Jason's heaving bosom ohhhhhhh hello

Regardless, Dick telling Jason, 'Let me.' and Jason relenting and it's just this quiet, intimate thing

And Dick marvels at all of Jason, fingers trailing along the cut of his waist

Ugh, Dick smiling that heart stopping smile and telling Jason that he looks really nice. And that soft/delicate/beautiful things suit him ;A; Which sort of devastates Jason in the softest of ways

And it's because the corset is too tight that he loses his breath, not because of fucking Dick

Another potential scene, where Dick and Kory have successfully wooed Jason into their lives and while Kory is chill, Dick is very much not, never:

Dick is always nestled in Kory's chest. And constantly peeks at Jason to test the waters there. And Jason stubbornly crosses his arms over his chest because no, not a chance

Until one day (among way too many) Dick is again staring at Jason's toddies and Jason heaves the greatest of sighs before clicking his tongue and telling Dick to just do it - he's so damn embarrassing

And Dick dives right in, face first into Jason's chest before choking out the most sinful of sounds and Jason startles because omfg, stooooooop

Also, Dick and Kory taking one toddy each to rest on ahahaha. Meanwhile Jason stares deadpan into the void because what's happening? How did this become his life?

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Thank you to anyone who has read this far! And to alpengu, thank you very much for the ask again (and tags on some of your reblogs - I see you lol). Quiet as I've been lately, I really do appreciate all the support from everyone. //U///

But yes, ngl I miss posting a lot too and hope to be able to write more again ahahaha. More often than not the thoughts are rough/disjointed, but I'm happy with how the drabble portion of this turned out!

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Can I use ur degenerate!dick grayson agenda tag?

The degenerate!Dick agenda is spreading, yessssss!! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ง✧ Please feel free to use the tag, thanks!

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dickjay have been flirting and dancing around each other for a bit and no matter who initiates it jay always ends up flustered and disheveled and blushy but this time theyre sparring and its getting more and more competitive and dick doesnt wanna lose really but hes suddenly so curious what jason would do if he were to get the upper hand and could have dick anyway he wanted

"It's dangerous to let yourself get distracted like that." Jason tells him from where he perches over Dick, smirk smug with an unspoken promise that Jason will be insufferable for this later. Getting Dick on his back is no small feat, after all, and Jason takes pride in it - teeth bared at Dick in a wicked, giddy grin.

He's beautiful.

Jason cackles above him, hand settling over Dick's chest for balance as he looks down on him. Jason’s chest heaves as he catches his breath, sweat dripping from his fringe; there's a blush from exertion high on his cheeks, but it's the brightness in Jason's eyes that does Dick in.

Shamelessly, he hopes that Jason can feel how Dick’s heart flutters - a beat too fast or skipped entirely as Dick marvels him: the way Jason’s face scrunches from the breadth of his smile, the pull of his lips around the scars that bisect them and how Jason dips his head to hide that old injury in his shoulder.

The display has Dick smiling a small smile of his own. When he presses himself up onto one elbow, Jason watches him with easy contentment. He waits for banter, for quick quips and playful taunts. If only he knew how tongue tied Dick felt or how breathless he is.

Instead, Dick rests his hand on Jason's hip. Less to steady him and more to simply touch. Dick brushes his thumb over bone and his smile breaks into something boyish and giddy when Jason falters, cheeks flushing pretty.

So damn beautiful.

"You're easy to be distracted by."

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Do you have any hc for RoyJay VS DickJay competing? What about mmmmm Marine Dick who goes to parlay with this certain notorious pirate but said red hooded pirate...ah the do so little talking bc they're never on shore together all the time

Enemies to lovers vibes but it's Dick and Roy having a petty rivalry over Jason. This somehow blossoms into the most profound camaraderie — just two bros that develop a deep, unfaltering companionship based entirely on a collaborative effort to make Jason blush.

Poor Jason doesn't stand a chance.

Because of how relentless and objectively bad the flirting is 90% of the time, Jason is convinced they're both fucking with him. That they'd very much like to fuck him isn't a thought that crosses Jason's mind.

It still stands that Jason is down to play this weird game Dick and Roy have going though. Even if it's largely at Jason's expense, it's sort of nice? The banter and teasing and companionship.

So Jason acts exasperated and huffy at Dick and Roy's provocations, but deep down? Jason's really content.

And it's at this point that Dick and Roy have the tables turned on them because Jason goes from prickly and grumpy to mask how he flustered to all of a sudden flushing pretty and sometimes smirking or huffing out the softest laugh.

Maybe it was a bit of a game before. Or rather, something that Dick and Roy weren't serious serious over. But then Jason gets all soft and fond and affectionate in that gruff way of his and that's it - these guys are done for.

Other thoughts:

Dick and Roy being so ornery with each other whenever they're with Jason individually (especially in the 'rival' stage, or the pre-collaborative effort times). Just these two dorks sending each other pics of Jason sat across from them while they're on a date or holding hands or making out, etc etc.

And Jason becomes so immune to the ridiculousness of it that he starts posing with the most deadpan of expressions

Lest he's blushing - then it's full flustered maiden and trying to block out the camera

Also, something with Dick and Roy being genuinely distraught when they come to realize their feelings err on the side of love. Because they all have a great thing going and falling in love with Jason (as opposed to enjoying the flirts) sort of fucks that up.

Dick and Roy recognizing each other's feelings, too. So they both try to back off for the sake of the other, not realizing that they're a thruple and the feelings go all ways and they don't work otherwise until Jason goes ( • ᴖ • ｡) and then the 2 goes to flirt at the 1 and they go back to their trio ways and it's lovely.

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Note: Pirate!AU pending! It will probably be a little rough, but hopefully I can share. ;U;