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Re: Knight Terrors - Robin #2

There is so much here I could talk about, it's hard to even pick/ decide where to start. I guess I'll just say this up front: I really didn't like the first issue, and while I still have some minor gripes with this second one, it was overarchingly damn good and I'm ridiculously excited that Tim and Jason were finally allowed again to have an interaction that makes sense for them, given their past history. It's been 84 years I swear.

Now without further ado:

1)

The way the see themselves and each other.

This excerpt goes perfectly with a different post I was working on, talking about what happened at Titans Tower.

(Jason narrating, referring to Tim; Teen Titans 2003 #29)

Tim chronically suffers from imposter syndrome. He's constantly doubting himself. But Jason has always believed, known, that Tim is good at what he does. And over time his conviction in regards to it has only grown stronger. Jason's high opinion of Tim's capabilities is actually part of the reason he was so hurt about being "replaced" by Tim, specifically.

(Jason talking to Tim during Robin War; Red Hood/Arsenal 2015 #7)

Jason has always seen Tim as better than himself. All the while Tim has struggled to feel capable of living up to Jason's legacy. But Tim still took up the mantle because he cared and he had to try. And Jason recognizes that.

(Tim talking at a portrait of Jason, Secret Origins 2014 #3)

(Red Hood/Arsenal 2015 #37)

(Red Hood and the Outlaws 2011 #8)

In summary for this section: Tim and Jason tend to think lowly of themselves, but highly of each other. There's mutual respect and understanding. That's at the very core of their relationship and Knight Terrors showcases that beautifully.

2)

Another great thing about their dynamic that gets shown off in this issue is that they make a damn good team and enjoy working together.

throughout the issue

(Tim narrating, Teen Titans 2011 #16)

(We are Robin 2015 #7)

3)

Last but not least, we get some delightfully, painfully, tender moments.

Jason wishes for someone to count on. And Tim is right there for him. Which gets heavily doubled down on at the end of the issue:

Tim is always ready to work with Jason, to lend a hand, to be there for him-

- and Jason trusts Tim with his life.

Which, speaking of life...

After waking up, Jason tries to get in contact with Tim and when he can't, we see how devastate he is, thinking something went wrong. Ouch.

In conclusion: I was worried going in, with DC's track record lately, but I can happily say I was beyond pleasantly surprised. This feels like a return to form, and I pray we'll get more content featuring these two in the near future. If you haven't checked it out yourself yet, I highly recommend reading this issue.

Thanks for listening <3 I know this was a lot hah

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I had to. I apologise for nothing.

Original under the cut

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cartoon wlw lifting each other

couples lifting eachother up is a trope i love, and i love cartoon wlw ships so i thought i’d compile those two things together

bridal carry

sadly holds™ 

dip

twirl

picking up and putting over shoulder??? which was not something i realised happens as much as it does until this compilation

just “straight” up picking them up

also shoutout to velma who picks up her entire polycule and their great dane

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Eddie *gets set up with vanessa*

Buck: ghost her

Buck: *meets natalia*

Eddie: "dating someone you rescue always ends bad"

These guys have literally never been supportive of each others relationships.

Eddie hated Abby and Taylor, and Buck literally talked Eddie into breaking up with Ana.

That's not normal friend behavior

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batfam (bonus kon and bernard) but with added ao3 tags

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Screw Kuroko Furihata is the sixth man

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FUNNY IDEA:

Where did Akashi's other persona come from?

When they were young, Midorima and Akashi loved Mean Girls so much. They would watch it every sleep over and recite some lines. Akashi's favorite was Regina George.

When Akashi started changing to cold, ruthless, manipulative yet sweet, victory-hungy emperor, Midorima knew exactly who he has become.

"Who is he?" Kuroko asked Midorima.

"Don't tell anyone, and bring this to your grave."

Kuroko gulped at the seriousness.

"It's Regina George."

They both decided to bring this information to the grave.

(except that time in Akashi and Furihata's wedding and Kuroko revealed it through his bestman speech. Kagami had to buy tickets to America immediately to protect his boyfriend from assassination.)

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Same energy

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Bonus:

Kuroko said that but you don’t need to pull off a same thing on that same person Furihata

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we’ve had our fair share of tumblr sexymen on this site, but i think it’s time to usher in a new era 

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Tim Drake kinnies stand up for our national anthem!

*starts record* the sound of goats screaming starts playing

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While Jason Todd and Tim Drake are both tragedies, Jason is a Shakespearian tragedy (doomed by the narrative) while Tim is a Greek tragedy (doomed by himself/his own flaws). In this essay I will-

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Furihata looking pretty appreciation post

Look at him being all determined and fighting against a GoM team. Yes boy!

Those lips, the hair, the eyes, them lashses, the JAWLINE, I WILL K*SS YOU SIR(this also the exact moment Akashi fell for him, I’d know, I was the basket.”

I can’t. I cannot. Like are you seeing this? Are you SEEING this? He’s practically angelic.

Okay so he isn’t just good looking, he’s also got a great personality??? You can’t have everything, but he does, he does.

Bean. Smol bean. Bundle of hope and joy. Ray of sunshine. Protect him. Wrap him in a blanket. 

Side note: Furihata was subbed in whenever Seirin was doing horrible mentally in a game, and every time he got in, he changed the atmosphere. He’s literally Seirin’s ray of sunshine. If you put Furihata and Nigou together, guaranteed everyone in Seirin will cry from the pure joy and hope radiating from them. 

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CLASSMATES

This post is for our favorite dead mother, Akashi Shiori. The most elegant lady who only exists as a flashback in most of our Akafuri fics. 

My headcanon is that she’s half Scottish or Irish, because why not? 

Our Seijuurou got his sportiness from her.

Don’t forget our jerk of a father who is mean to everyone except to Shiori. The original wife guy who will not cheat. The owner of the tag “AKASHI MASAOMI’S A+ PARENTING”

He’s aloof and has trust issues. Has, like, one friend not counting Shiori.

Forgive his hair here. It was the 80s.

This couple is the only straight couple I will ever draw.

This is from an Akashi Masaomi centred fic, in which he went back in time (2013) with his 15 year old body and is now on a mission to befriend his own son, Akashi Seijuurou, to stop him from dying years in the future. (somehow like Tokrev AU, minus the trigger handshake)

Now on A03

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I freaking love any and all interpretations of Akashi Seijuuro's personality when he's crushing on Furihata Kouki.

Is he smooth as fuck, sweeping Furi off his feet in no time at all, slyly getting the digits?

Or is he awkwardly getting love advice from the GoM, trying out bad pickup lines and somehow managing to get a date to everyone's surprise?

I love it.

But I got this thought in my head now and I gotta share it:

Akashi acting fully normal around Furihata, friendly conversation and all, just like in Kuroko's birthday episode. No one would have any clue that he's majorly crushing on this boy...

Except when Furihata leaves the room, Akashi starts sweating like a pig and can't remember a single thing he's said all night because he was so damn nervous.

Like... Imagine this princely guy having a normal conversation with Furi and then turning to his friends like 'holy shit did I pass out?'