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Riddle's sleepwear is ridiculously cuuuute

god I love it. this boy was born middle-aged. he's got the body of a babyfaced sixteen-year-old and the soul of an angry british man writing furious letters to the local paper because the city council won't do anything about wildlife eating his rosebushes. everything about him is amazing.

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do you guys think that because the all blades only come out around true evil that Jason could act as like, a metal detector for demonistic and satanitc shit? because now i’m imagining him becoming Gotham’s version of the supernatural brothers. just ghostbustering around Gotham in his spare time.

Jason’s so overworked. he has to deal with his strained relationship with the bats; Bruce and him arguing every time they see each other, Damian knocking on his door every time there’s something about his new life that he doesn’t understand/wants to complain about, Tim sneaking into his fucking apartment to demand they ‘bond’ and Dick getting weepy and nostalgic everytime he even sees Jason’s face. On top of that, taking care of the alley, and running an entire organisation of subordinates, by the time he gets to a point in his life where he realises ‘fffffuck. thats a goddamn demon and i’m the most equipped person in the city to deal with it.’ he’s honestly so over the whole thing.

he’s so bitter that he has to do this, because not only is this new side-gig tiring but it’s also fucking insane. killing rapists and overseeing drug shipments never involved travelling into nephilim lairs and learning about ancient rituals that end with him crawling out of the sewers at 9am covered in blue goo that smells acidic; the closest would be back when he was Robin during the golden era when shit was just wacko, and by the gods he does not have any interest in returning to that kind of work-load, so why he’s HERE is anybody’s fucking guess.

eventually Dick, desperate to bond with the younger brother that he can feel slipping away again, starts tailing him to figure out why he’s never around- and instantly decides to join. Jason is honestly just relieved there’s somebody lightening the supernatural workload- Dick was also Robin during the golden era, he might not have Jason’s skills and amassed knowledge but he’s not as useless as the others.

it ends up with Red Hood and Nightwing being the fucking Winchester brothers of Gotham, constantly running around under the other bats’ noses because Jason refuses to have any of those idiots get involved in his wheelhouse when they have no particular powers against anything demonistic. Dick on his own is enough of a risk, because he also has no special abilities and thus almost dies on like, every job. Jason just lets him tag along because, begrudgingly, that’s his big brother and he’s kind of enjoying how close they’re getting; not to mention Dick at least isn’t stubborn like the other bats- he will screech for Jason’s help if he knows he’s in over his head, so Jason isn’t too worried. also it’s kind of funny how indignant Bruce is about this new secret friendship his two eldest are cultivating. those two being a united front against him never works out and he is. paranoid. meanwhile the said ‘united front’ are freaking the fuck out because a possessed gargoyle is chasing them around an abandoned leisure centre and Dick lost his goddamn shoe

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portrait of Jason

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONA!!

I made some art for my Leona moots 😼 hope y’all like it

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maybe dressing like that wasn't a good idea

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diagnosing the twst boys aka putting my psych degree to good use. wrote these on discord mobile at like midnight last night so forgive any weirdness.

Riddle: C-PTSD (his mother was/is very clearly abusive and extremely controlling. he has been experiencing trauma his whole life.), possibly on the spectrum as well

Trey: probably neurotypical and mentally well. the teeth thing is pretty weird though.

Cater: Major Depressive Disorder, but he masks pretty well.

Ace: honestly? Probably neurotypical and not mentally ill but if i were to diagnose him, perhaps ADHD Inattentive Type??

Deuce: Before i read his dorm vignette i may have said he has a learning disorder like dyscalculia or dyslexia, but he clearly shows that he doesn't struggle with academics due to disordered thinking so much as it's due to lacking the fundamentals. He picks up math pretty well just from using riddle's textbook. He may have had conduct disorder in his youth, but that also could have been him acting out for other reasons and i honestly think it's more likely the latter. Maybe has some form of ADHD but I'm not certain.

Leona: very clear case of Major Depressive Disorder.

Ruggie: C-PTSD (extreme poverty is, in fact, traumatizing)

Jack: bro is carrying the mental wellness of savanaclaw on his well-built shoulders

Azul: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). He has some serious body image issues to the point that i would definitely classify them as disordered, and he exhibits restrictive eating habits that also fall within the bounds of disordered eating. I wouldn't say he's anorexic or bulimic, so EDNOS is probably the best diagnosis.

Jade: okay. So. If Jade were over 18, i would say he might have a cluster b personality disorder (cluster b includes antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and histrionic personality disorder. Yknow. The most stigmatized ones.), but you CANNOT diagnose anyone under the age of 18 with a personality disorder... and also i don't think he quite meets the criteria? Maybe on the spectrum. He's a freak but idk if he's diagnosable.

Floyd: ADHD, either combined or inattentive type. people like to throw around the word "bipolar" with floyd but they have a fundamental misunderstanding of bipolar disorder. BD mood swings are not even close to the frequency of floyd's. They can last for weeks or even months and are far more extreme highs and lows. He matches ADHD symptoms far better (constantly seeking stimulation, emotional dysregulation, trouble maintaining focus, etc.).

Kalim: ADHD combined type and C-PTSD. Listen. It is not fucking normal to constantly be in fear for your life and it will leave a person traumatized. Also he matches the classical ADHD symptoms.

Jamil: probably also has C-PTSD. Wouldn't be surprised if he develops some kind of personality disorder either due to trauma.

Vil: okay like... honestly? I think he's okay. He has some inferiority complex going with neige but 1. That's not a diagnosis and 2. It's not particularly disordered aside from the SDC incident.

Rook: he's a freak. But idk if his freak is diagnosable.

Epel: "a bit of a dick sometimes" is not a diagnosis

Idia: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, MDD, autism, and PTSD. please god get this guy some antidepressants.

Ortho: he is a robot. he has a soul now but he seems like a very neurotypical and not mentally ill robot. Idk maybe autism??

Malleus: this guy is so full of autism it's unreal

Lilia: PTSD. Not even a question.

Silver: Narcolepsy, possibly with cataplexy, although I don't know if his sleeping spells constitute true cataplexy. Excessive daytime sleepiness is, however, a classical symptom of narcolepsy. Also probably on the spectrum. Flat affect king.

Sebek: Autistic ADHD legend. specifically ADHD hyperactive type.

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Diadem Full Song Lyrics

Jack: The moon illuminates the darkness, signaling our beginning. Leona/Jack: We can go as far as we want, onwards towards a new era

Ruggie: Survive longer than anyone else and be as cunning as possible. Leona/Ruggie: Embrace that powerful ambition that can stir hearts.

Leona: Roar as many times as it takes!

All: It was just a fleeting glimmer, but until we can capture that bright light, Ruggie: Even something like destiny Jack: We’ll just All: Laugh it all away. All: We're going all this way to overwrite this unfair world, see. All: One day at the edge of the wilderness, we'll devour the sunrise.

Jack/Ruggie: Don't waver, don't hesitate, let those starving fangs seethe. Leona: Howl! Jack/Ruggie: (Beat down!!) Leona: Shout! Jack/Ruggie: (Do more!!) Jack/Ruggie: Until everything desired is devoured in the name of an unquenchable passion.

Ruggie: Even if the future's already decided, Ruggie: My blood gets pumping to try and destroy it all. Jack: Especially when it's half-hearted, Jack/Ruggie: We want to tear that righteousness to pieces

All: It was just a fleeting glimmer, but until we can capture that bright light, Ruggie: Even something like destiny Jack: We’ll just All: Laugh it all away. All: We're going all this way to overwrite this unfair world, see. All: One day at the edge of the wilderness, we'll devour the sunrise.

All: [vocalizing]

All: Time to make our own era.

Requested by @farfalla049.

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In the Light of Dawn

~500 words

Sometimes Jason Todd passes out on the couch after patrol, too tired to tug off the entirety of his armor, shower, and make the sluggish walk to the warmth of your bed.

But every time he finds himself too weary to wipe off the grime and filth of Gotham– to be clean enough for your soft sheets– everytime without fail, he wakes up to you sleeping and curled against him.

Jason doesn't know how you do it. He's been trained by assassins, his body is attuned to the slightest noise and touch no matter how exhausted he is. But you've never once woken him up when you leave the warmth of your bed in favor of his.

Really, he should scold you in the morning. He knows the hard plates of his armor don't make the best pillow. But even as lines from the bat engraved on his chest etch themselves into your skin, he can't bring himself to try and break your habit.

He melts a little, when you nuzzle into his shoulder, when you curl your fingers into the leather of his jacket even in your sleep.

He feels at home, everytime he wakes up to find his arm wrapped snug around your waist, your legs tangled with his like everything is normal.

It's safe. It's warm. It's so, so sweet that it never fails to soothe him back towards some half-asleep state.

And he could drift off, give into the heaviness weighing down his eyes. But really, this is his favorite part, when he wakes up before you, when he can admire your face without any repercussions.

He can watch the soft smile that paints your face as you dream, watch the way your nose scrunches as the sun starts to filter into the window. He loves the way your eyes blink hazily open, and a smile spreads across your face when you meet his gaze like all is right in the world.

He'll take all the teasing he gets from you for watching you sleep when you're fully awake later. He'll take the half stern, half sleepy lecture about how he needs to take care of himself and take off the rest of his gear before he passes out for the night.

He'll even let you tug at the ends of his hair when he gives you a dopey smile, clearly not taking your worries or teasing to heart.

Jason knows how to make you soft, after all. A few kisses to your temple, a promise to make you breakfast, and maybe he'll even make you laugh when he picks you up to carry you to the shower.

But for now? He'll linger in the moment, let the morning sun light up your face while your fingers trace his collarbone. He'll soak in the sound of your quiet breathing and relish the heat of you underneath his hands and against his chest.

He'll whisper that he loves you just low enough that you'll miss it if you aren't listening for it, and he'll bask in everything that makes what he does worth the long, weary nights.

Jason will close his eyes– just for a moment, never long enough to miss the slow way you blink the sleep out of your eyes– and he will have peace.

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✌️✨️ and fsh i'm sorry 🍎 ...

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Why people like Leona? I need something that prove Leone better than other.

Hehe

Okay obv ppl have their own reasons to like Leona, but I'm sure the most common reason one could find is bro is attractive HQKSHAHAHA 😭😭😭 AND YEAH THIS WAS MY FIRST REASON AS TO WHY I WAS A LEONA SIMP IT WAS PURELY BASED ON ATTRACTION......I am very much into smug yet skilled bastards.......and Leona happens to be just that 😔 he's got charisma but he can also be a loser sometimes. And I love that in a man—*sMACKED*

But BUT ☝️ let's nawt forget the ppl who grew to appreciate him because of how complex his character is (I am one of those peepol 🙏) u see Leona's got this thing where he says he doesn't give a damn but he actually does. HE IS A FAKE IDGAFER he shows how much he cares for ppl in his own ways, and some peeps fail to notice that 😔🙏 is he basically a big tsundere? Yeah, yeah pretty much-

There are also those who find him relatable and see him as a comfort character- like maybe they share the same struggles and stuff. And this mans capable of doing a lot of cool things given he's got da skillz™️ and the smarts the problem is he's been ignored all the time 🧍‍♀️ how dare they

Wait I gotta point this out for the nerd enjoyers HE IS ALSO A BIG NERD BTW‼️‼️‼️ HE LIKES READING BOOKS AND DECIPHERING STUFF AND PLAYING CHESS!!!! He's got a beeg brain other than those big tid—WHAT WHO SAID THAT

BAAAASICALLYYY Leona's really cool, he's gorgeous, he's smart, he's strong, and he's a bit of a bitch but he's a bitch with a backstory /ref

(I'm sure there's more stuff ppl can add to this I'm just not really the best at putting my thoughts into words H2KDHQLDKS 😭😭😭)

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YALL LOOK WHAT I MADE. I RECREATED THE MEME AND I CANT STOP LAUGHING 😭😭

reference below:

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Saw this post on Twitter about the Diasomnia song, and it made me laugh😂

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I need more of Leona "Throw money at an emotional problem I can't fix and don't have the energy to be cunning about it" Kingscholar

Everyone makes jokes about Kalim being basically royalty with his riches and ignore the depressed second prince who let's his hyena who wakes him up steal shit out of his wallet on the daily.

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We finally reached you

Happy 5th Anniversary Twisted Wonderland!! Thank you for an incredible 5 years!