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Which one of you kicked Jason?

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🕰️STILL LOOKING FOR ALFRED😔

The manor is in shambles. Tim’s drinking coffee straight from the pot. Jason tried to iron his shirt with a flamethrower. Bruce is—well, being Bruce. And no one has dusted the dinosaur in weeks.

We’re still looking for someone to take up the mantle of Alfred Pennyworth in our Batfam RP. He’s high priority, and sorely missed.

Also open: 🦇 Kate Kane 🕶️ Lucius Fox 📱 Luke Fox (and others if you have someone in mind—just ask!)

If you think you can wrangle this chaotic family into something resembling order, apply now. Gotham needs you. 🖤

APPLY HERE

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Bruce doesn’t mean to fall asleep on the couch.

He’s just resting his eyes. That’s all. The living room is warm and quiet, the fireplace humming softly. His book is still open on his chest, and the throw blanket Alfred left on the armrest somehow ended up over his legs.

He wakes up to weight. Small, shifting, warm weight.

Cass is curled up on one side of him, knees tucked into his hip like a cat. Tim has claimed the other end of the couch, feet in Bruce’s lap, earbuds in, head tipped back and mouth slightly open in the kind of deep sleep only caffeine withdrawal can produce.

Jason’s on the floor, back against the couch, sharing popcorn with Duke as they watch some loud, low-quality horror movie. Stephanie is lying facedown on the rug with a bowl of grapes beside her. She’s not eating them, just throwing them at Damian every few minutes. He catches each one without looking up from his book.

Dick walks in with bags from that bakery Bruce likes but never goes to himself, and says, “Hey, Dad.”

Bruce should say something. Tell them to go home. Or at least use coasters.

But he doesn’t.

Instead, he shifts slightly, careful not to wake Cass or dislodge Tim’s legs, and lets out a breath he didn’t realize he was holding.

This isn’t what he thought family would look like.

It’s louder. Messier. Theres's music playing from three different speakers. Someone else smells like gun powder and cinnamon. There’s glitter on the coffee table. There’s a dent in the ceiling no one will admit to causing.

But no one’s yelling. No one’s walking away.

They’re here.

They’re staying.

And Bruce… he’s starting to believe that maybe he doesn’t have to earn this over and over again. Maybe they love him just as he is, not as he was trying to be. Maybe he doesn’t need to be perfect for them to choose him.

There’s a pause in the movie. Jason asks, "You good?”

Bruce looks around at them—all of them, here, safe, alive—and nods.

“Yeah,” he says. “I’m good.”

Jason throws popcorn at him anyway.

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my YJ heart <3

Okay but what about a scenario with the season one yj team, and maybe no one on the team knows who Batman and Robin are behind the mask, not even Wally.

And perhaps the team is getting annoyed that Robin knows all of their identities, but he won’t share his. They don’t care that he tries to explain that it’s not just his identity, it’s Batman’s, so it’s not just him who has to be comfortable with sharing it with them. It doesn’t matter if he explains how paranoid Batman is, how it’s Batman who makes the final call on if Robin can or cannot share his identity. They just blame Robin, calling him a bad teammate, a bad friend.

Kaldur is the only one who doesn’t press him, who assures him that he has no obligation to share his identity with them.

Too bad the rest of the team doesn’t seem to get the memo.

And maybe one weekend, Black Canary has insisted that the team spends the weekend together. It’s a long sleepover, it’s team bonding. It’s so they can actually have a chance to act like kids.

And Robin had been excited. He’d been really looking forward to it, even if Batman did insist that he wear a mask the entire time. It’s more reliable than sunglasses, Batman said. More likely to stay in place. Not easy to remove like the sunglasses are.

Dick had laughed and said that it’s not like anyone would try to take his glasses off, but he complied with Bruce anyway. It did make him feel a little better, knowing the mask would be in place all weekend and he wouldn’t have to worry about slipping up.

But then he fell asleep during a movie. It had been a very long week, what with school and patrol and training leading to some very late nights. He was exhausted, and it was getting late into the night, and the movie was so boring. He fell asleep curled up on the floor between the coffee table and the couch, cocooned in a layer of blankets.

And he woke up to fingers trying to pry his mask off. Training took over, it was pure instinct, because Bruce has drilled into him how important it is to keep his mask on, to not let anyone remove it, even if he’d been kidnapped by a rogue and incapacitated. Anyone touching near his face makes him wake up instantly, and he grabs the hand that was near him and snaps it before backing away.

A pained yelp wakes him up more, reminds him where he is, because it was Wally whose wrist he just broke. It was Wally who was trying to remove his mask.

Dick is breathing heavily and looking around the room, trying to figure out what’s going on. But now he has the others yelling at him, asking him what’s wrong with him, why would he hurt Wally like that, it was just a joke.

“It’s not a joke!” he shouts at them, his voice cracking. “You were gonna take off my mask!”

“Oh come on, boy blunder, it’s not that serious!” Artemis argues.

“Yes, it is!” he gasps. “You can’t just take off my mask! I’ve told you all a million times that I’m not allowed to let you know who I am!”

“It’s not like we’d even recognize you just because we took it off!” M��gann argues.

That’s arguably false, considering Dick Grayson’s face is on the cover of one of the magazines M’gann currently has on the coffee table right that instant.

“That’s not the point!” Dick shouts, but he’s already grabbing his stuff and throwing it all into his bag before he darts to the zeta tubes. He’s hyperventilating and trying very hard not to outright panic when he runs into Kaldur, who looks concerned and confused. He was coming from the direction of the bathrooms, he must not have been in the room when they decided to try and take a peek.

“What’s going on?” Kaldur asks, moving to place a hand on Dick’s shoulder.

Dick flinches away, feeling bad when Kaldur looks sad.

“I’m going home,” Dick tells him, his voice cracking again. “Wally’s wrist is broken.”

“Robin? What happened? Are you alright?” Kaldur tries to ask, but Dick is shaking his head.

“They tried to take off my mask,” Dick whispers, but he’s putting in the code for the Batcave and leaving before Kaldur can say anything else.

Bruce is still hunched in front of the Batcomputer when Dick gets back, and he’s surprised to see him so soon. But he opens his arms when Dick rushes towards him, and he holds him tight and calms him down when he realizes how upset Dick is.

When he finds out that they tried to take off Dick’s mask while he was asleep? He’s livid.

He doesn’t let Robin join the team again for months. Which is fine by Dick, because he doesn’t want to work with them anyway. He misses Kaldur, but Robin and Aqualad find ways to hang out away from Mount Justice, away from the others. Aqualad relays to Robin how poorly the team performs when Robin isn’t there to pick up the slack, how their lack of experience is becoming quite evident when their mission success rate plummets without Robin.

What happens next? Idk. Maybe Dick starts his own team with Donna, Garth, and Roy. Idk.

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🦇 STILL CASTING — APPLY NOW!

We’re still looking for key members of the Batfam & beyond — if you’ve been lurking or thinking about applying, now’s the time to strike (like, y’know... a bat).

📝 Apps are open and won’t take long to fill out. 💌 Acceptances & waitlists go out within 24 hours — no ghosting, no waiting in the shadows.

Slide into Gotham while there’s still room.

— Batfam RP Mods 🖤

🦇 Batfamily RP Group Chat: Now Recruiting Vigilantes 🦇

Gotham needs you. Or at least… our RP group chat does.

If you're interested in joining a Batfamily Roleplay GC, this post is your Bat-Signal. We’re assembling a team of writers to dive into all the drama, angst, rooftop banter, and found-family chaos that comes with being part of the Bat Clan.

Whether you're a seasoned RP vet or new to Gotham, you're welcome here — just bring your best angst and a willingness to collaborate.

Here’s what you need to know before heading into the shadows:

📋 The Basics:

18+ only. No exceptions. (Even if Damian swears he’s mature for his age.)

One role per player. First come, first caped. All available roles are listed in the form.

If the character you want is taken, don’t worry — we have a waitlist. If a spot opens up, we’ll reach out faster than the Bat-Signal hits the clouds.

Discord is our Batcave. That’s where the GC will live.

You must fill out the form linked below. No form = no Batcave access. (Seriously. Even Nightwing had to do it.)

As roles are taken, I’ll update the list right here on this post with cross-outs.

📝 What the Form Covers:

Character selection (with backups in case your fave is taken)

RP preferences and themes

Timezone, triggers, and availability

The not-so-secret rules of engagement (Alfred insisted)

Please answer honestly and thoughtfully — it helps keep the group fun, respectful, and balanced. Once you’re accepted, I’ll DM you to confirm your spot and get everything set up.

🦇 The Bat Family:

Bruce Wayne

Selina Kyle

Alfred Pennyworth

Dick Grayson

Barbara Gordon

Jason Todd

Tim Drake

Stephanie Brown

Cassandra Cain

Damian Wayne

Duke Thomas

Betty Kane

Kate Kane

Lucius Fox

Luke Fox

(If your favorite Bat-character isn’t listed, there’s a spot on the form to suggest someone you'd like to play! No promises, but we’re open to adding more if they fit the vibe.)

🛠️ About Mods:

Right now it’s just me running things, but I am looking for help. If you're interested in being a co-mod (now or down the line), there's a question on the form for that too!

💥 Ready to Suit Up?

👉 Batcave Access Request Form

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an ask — after you've read the form. (Tim made a spreadsheet. Don’t make him cry.)

I’ll start reviewing forms as they come in and begin confirming spots within a few days

Let’s keep Gotham weird, dramatic, and deeply over-caffeinated. 🖤 —Your Friendly Neighborhood Mod

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🦇 THE BATCAVE IS STILL HIRING 🦇

Gotham’s heartbeat is still missing a few key players. If you think you’ve got the grit, wit, and chaos to fill these roles, step forward.

CURRENTLY SEEKING: • Bruce Wayne (yes, the big bat himself) • Alfred Pennyworth (the real hero behind the scenes) • Kate Kane (Batwoman, ready to slay) • Lucius Fox (the tech genius keeping the lights on) • Plus any other Batfam or Gotham characters you want to bring to life — just ask, and we’ll see if the Cave approves.

💡 Not on the list but burning to join? We’re open to hearing your pitch. Gotham likes surprises.

🕰️ “Hurry up or don’t — crime’s been filing complaints about your tardiness.” — Alfred Pennyworth

🦇 Ready to answer the call? Submit your app. The shadows are watching. Apply Here

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i think it’s fun to talk about the weather like woahhh we’re all experiencing this together

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🦇 Batfamily RP Group Chat: Now Recruiting Vigilantes 🦇

Gotham needs you. Or at least… our RP group chat does.

If you're interested in joining a Batfamily Roleplay GC, this post is your Bat-Signal. We’re assembling a team of writers to dive into all the drama, angst, rooftop banter, and found-family chaos that comes with being part of the Bat Clan.

Whether you're a seasoned RP vet or new to Gotham, you're welcome here — just bring your best angst and a willingness to collaborate.

Here’s what you need to know before heading into the shadows:

📋 The Basics:

18+ only. No exceptions. (Even if Damian swears he’s mature for his age.)

One role per player. First come, first caped. All available roles are listed in the form.

If the character you want is taken, don’t worry — we have a waitlist. If a spot opens up, we’ll reach out faster than the Bat-Signal hits the clouds.

Discord is our Batcave. That’s where the GC will live.

You must fill out the form linked below. No form = no Batcave access. (Seriously. Even Nightwing had to do it.)

As roles are taken, I’ll update the list right here on this post with cross-outs.

📝 What the Form Covers:

Character selection (with backups in case your fave is taken)

RP preferences and themes

Timezone, triggers, and availability

The not-so-secret rules of engagement (Alfred insisted)

Please answer honestly and thoughtfully — it helps keep the group fun, respectful, and balanced. Once you’re accepted, I’ll DM you to confirm your spot and get everything set up.

🦇 The Bat Family:

Bruce Wayne

Selina Kyle

Alfred Pennyworth

Dick Grayson

Barbara Gordon

Jason Todd

Tim Drake

Stephanie Brown

Cassandra Cain

Damian Wayne

Duke Thomas

Betty Kane

Kate Kane

Lucius Fox

Luke Fox

(If your favorite Bat-character isn’t listed, there’s a spot on the form to suggest someone you'd like to play! No promises, but we’re open to adding more if they fit the vibe.)

🛠️ About Mods:

Right now it’s just me running things, but I am looking for help. If you're interested in being a co-mod (now or down the line), there's a question on the form for that too!

💥 Ready to Suit Up?

👉 Batcave Access Request Form

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an ask — after you've read the form. (Tim made a spreadsheet. Don’t make him cry.)

I’ll start reviewing forms as they come in and begin confirming spots within a few days

Let’s keep Gotham weird, dramatic, and deeply over-caffeinated. 🖤 —Your Friendly Neighborhood Mod

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Election

I would like to make one thing very clear. I voted for Kamala, I support Kamala and I do not support the man who is about to be the first convicted felon to take office.

My page will always be a safe space for queer people, trans people, People of color, women, children of immigrants, immigrants, democrats, liberals, pro-choice, people of all religions. if you voted for Trump unfollow me, if you support Trump unfollow me, and if you don't support any of the groups listed above you need to remove yourself from my page.

this wasn't a normal election, I respect everyone's right to their opinion but this was different. this was an attack on minority rights, on women's rights, on the department of education. this wasn't an election it was a slaughter.

as a US citizen, I am terrified, if you need someone to talk to please reach out I am here.

Please remember; you are loved, you are worthy, you deserve the same rights as everybody else. please don't stop fighting, please stay.

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ao3 turns 15 today

reblog if youre older than ao3

(there's a lot of people asking about this, but the legal age to use social media is 13, except in few countries. so yes, there are people here under 15)

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I am absolutely gutted.

In light of Liam's death, I have had many emotions and opinions and I just feel as if I need a place to share them so that will be this post, if you are not in a good head space please scroll.

I would like to make it clear that I in no way condone what Liam has recently done and I stand with the victims. He needed to be called out but that does not mean he deserved death.

I will be honest. I was not a huge fan of One Direction growing up. I had merch, and I enjoyed their music. I fawned over their looks and voices with all the other girls my age. I can not even begin to understand how the original Directioners are feeling at this moment, and my heart goes out to you.

Grief and death have always been weird concepts to me, I've always had trouble dealing with them but this is a whole new level, while I do not grieve the man Liam became, I grieve the boy he once was. I grieve for the young bright soul we lost and for all the laughs he will miss, for all the hugs that will never happen.

My heart is with his family and friends, his fans, and especially the other boys. I can't imagine the heartbreak they are experiencing. We didn't know Liam like they do, we'll never know who he truly was but they always have. I am not a religious woman but I have prayed for them all, and for the first time in a long time, I have hoped heaven is real so I can know his soul is at peace.

I find it absolutely disgusting that there were "fans" in their comments demanding statements from the boys and Liam's family and bashing them for their silence. Shame on you those people are grieving, they are shattered. Each and every one of their post made me sob, but I hope those posts came when they were ready, not when they felt pressure.

It is okay to grieve someone you never met, it is okay to grieve for someone you have never spoken to because maybe the things they've done and the music they create spoke to you. It is okay to grieve who someone once was even if you do not grieve what they become. Death is tragic no matter who the victim is. A mom and father lost their son, sisters lost their brother, boys lost a friend, a son lost his father and that alone is a reason to grieve.

Grief looks different for all of us; so you do what you must. Watch old videos and interviews for the next week, listen to the music on repeat, cope with others in the fandom, or get off social media entirely if it's too much for you. Find your way to deal with this news.

Please take care of one another. Hold your friends a little tighter the next time you hug them. Tell them you love them more, stay up that extra 20 minutes to talk to them. Live your life to the fullest, tomorrow will never be promised and even if it's not your last day it may be someone else's.

We need to open up the conversation about mental health. I know how difficult it is to talk about but you can ask someone 100 times if they're okay and they'll tell you yes, but sometimes it's the 101's time that will save them. And if you are struggling with your mental health please reach out, please get yourself the help you need. You don't need to be "sicker" to qualify for help. You don't need to be suicidal or depressed to qualify for help.

I promise there are a million reasons to stay, believe me, I fight this battle as well. Stay, someone will miss you. Your parents, siblings, friends, pets, teachers, Batista's, an internet friend. There is someone out there who will miss you. Please stay.

I know this is just my little post but to Harry, Zayn, Louis, and Niall. If you ever read this just know how much you mean to all of us. My heart is with you during this tragic time and I won't say that I hope you're okay because I know you're not. But I hope you are surrounded by loved ones, friends, and family who will help you through this loss. The music you all created for us with Liam will always be cherished by your fans. I want to believe that if heaven is real then Liam is watching over all of you now. We all love you, take all the time you need we don't mind waiting.

And to Liam, if you can somehow see this. You were and still are loved. Not only by your friends and family but by the millions of people your music saved, and I mean saved. Music is a healer and I know it's been the reason so many people have stayed just one more day on this earth. I wish you would have had the chance to get the help you needed, I wish we hadn't lost you so soon. I hope wherever you are is more peaceful than it was here, I hope you're safe.

Sleep well my love, you will be missed X.

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I do not have a crush at the moment lol but I'm about to start my first semester of college so that may change.

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sometimes I see personal ask games going around that sound interesting, but I don’t reblog them because some of the questions make me a bit uncomfortable, so I thought it could be cute to create my own softer version of those!

wholesome secrets ask game

🌈 Did you have imaginary friends when you were a kid?

📖 Do you keep a secret diary? 

💌 Have you ever written a love letter? Did you actually send it or did you keep it to yourself?

🎀 Do you have a special talent/hobby that you’re shy about? 

🎵 Share a song that reminds you of someone you love

☀️ Have you ever been someone else’s character anon?

💧 Do you sing in the shower?

💘 Do you have a crush right now? If you do, tell me one thing you like about them

🎁 Is there something you’ve always secretly wanted to have? 

🍀 Do you have any good luck charms or amulets?

⭐️ What is something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re too afraid/shy to try it?

🎬 Is there any book/movie/song/show that you would be embarrassed to admit enjoying in real life?

🌻 Share a random fact about yourself

🔮 Do you believe in magic? 

💋 Describe how would a perfect kiss be for you

🌹 And your perfect date? How would it be?

🔒 Is your tumblr blog a secret? Do people know about it in real life?

🍒 Do you have a self-ship with any fandom character(s)? If so, share a cute headcanon about it

✨ Is there something you often daydream about?

🌙 What is likely to be the last thing you think of before going to sleep?

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Ya know when you have something you were supposed to be doing, but you have a couple months to do it so you tell yourself you'll start later but all of a sudden later is now and you need to start

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YOU AND ME WERE RAISED IN THE SAME PART OF TOWN!!! GOT THESE SCARS ON THE SAME GROUND!!! REMEMBER HOW WE USED TO KICK AROUND JUST WASTING TIME??!!!??! WONT YOU STAY TILL THE AM??? ALL MY FAVORITE CONVERSATIONS ALWAYS MADE IN AM!!!!!!

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Every time I see the word “explain” on an exam, I die a little bit inside.