#Steve and Robin would feed into each other’s impulses

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Tattooed Steve, pt. 2

Part 1 here

Soooo I ended up writing more tattooed Steve. I couldn’t resist. I also realized that Eddie would be the first person to find out but like…other than Robin. But I didn’t count her because Steve and Robin are the same person honestly at this point. Anyway I hope you like it! Pt. 1 is linked above.

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It’s two weeks after Vecna when he gets his first one. It’s unexpected, impulsive even, but Steve needs to feel something. He has just spent the past week and half waiting for Eddie to wake up, staring at his pale form, wishing away the anxiety with every beep, beep, beep that comes from the heart monitor. Begging for this stupid, stupid man to wake up.

He isn’t really sure why he wanted Eddie to wake up. Sure the ruggrats love him, and there is the general sense of not wanting any innocent person to die on his watch, but Steve knows deep down it’s about something else. Or more like the potential of something else. He tries not to think about it too hard.

So during that first week and half of watching a comatose Eddie, Steve takes his time studying the man. Learning every curve, and every scar. And eventually, every visible tattoo he can see. They are interesting, not all of them good, but all very Eddie. It somehow makes them better. Some of them are messed up from the bat bites (ironically the bat tattoos remain untouched), but they add to his aesthetic if Steve is being honest with himself.

When Eddie wakes up after that week and a half, groggy and confused (especially towards the fact that Harrington is practically holding vigil at his bedside), the first thing Steve says to him is “Oh thank god you’re awake.” The second is “What the hell were you thinking?” Before Eddie proceeds to pass out again.

Later, when all of the doctors and family and friends have had their time with him, the third thing Steve says to Eddie is, “Tell me about your tattoos.”

And despite the fact half of them are mangled, Steve doesn’t think he has ever seen anyone light up that bright in his life. And when Eddie starts waving his hands in excitement, Steve can’t help but think that he’s never been so close to the sun before.

So, two weeks after Vecna, Steve makes a decision. Or again, if he’s being honest, an impulse. He finds old books in the library about tattoos (which aren’t very helpful), and finds zines hidden between the pages (much more helpful) on stick and pokes.

Steve shows up with supplies from Melvad’s (for a probably very dangerous tattoo kit) at Robin’s doorstep. “Robs, I need you to give me a tattoo.” Then she proceeds to spit all of her morning tea on him.

After a lot of shouting “Did you hit your head again dingus? Oh my god did you get into another fight? Are you having a break down? SPEAK STEVE.”

And a lot of convincing, “Robin I’m fine. No I’m not having a breakdown. Robs, Robbie, Birdie, I swear nothing happen. I just want to do it.”

The end up on Robin’s bathroom floor (because of course all important things happen on the bathroom floor), with a look of deep concentration on her face. “I can’t believe you’re letting me do this, with only twenty minutes from a zine you smuggled out of Hawkins Library. I can’t believe they even have zines.”

“I don’t think they were aware of it honestly.” Steve snorts. His shirt was off, a patch hair already shaved off right where is heart is placed.

“Do you know what you want?” Robin asks, head tilted.

“No, not really. I was hoping you would help.”

Robin hums, like she’s resisting the urge to point out how impulsive he’s being. Like she knows he needs to do this. “Tell me what made you decide to want one.”

So Steve does. He tell her about waiting for Eddie to wake up. Wondering why Eddie got them. Wanting to own himself again, to actually like something new on his body. Put something there he had control of. His curiosity of if it were painful. His interest behind the stories of Eddies tattoos. How Eddie lit up so bright when asked. Wanting to feel like that. Wanting to be close to the sun again.

Robin mercifully didn’t look too deeply (or at least didn’t push on it) about the interest in Eddie himself. “Okay, I think I got it. Just…hold still.”

Twenty minutes later, after three passes with pen ink and a needle, Robin disinfects his tattoo. Before she covers up, she asks “Do you want to see it?”

Steve nods his head eagerly. The tattoo had painful, more painful than he expected, but he found it sort of grounding. Something to keep him aware of himself, almost as if he was able to grasp parts of himself he wasn’t conscious of before.

When Steve stands up to look in the mirror, there he sees off center on his chest, a wonky little sun. It was something a preschooler could have drawn, but it was one of the most beautiful things Steve had ever seen, and it was made by one of the most important people in his life.

Robin says shyly at Steve’s speechless state, “You said you wanted to be close to the sun again.”

Steve scoops Robin up in an instant, ignoring the stinging both on the outside and inside of his chest. “Thank you Birdie.” Which translates, you are the only person I ever need etched in me forever.

“Always, Stevie.” Which means, you’re never getting rid of me anyway.

They pull away with tearful smiles, and silent promises. Steve can start to feel maybe not much like his old self, but somewhere on the way to who he truly is.

Then Robin says, “Okay, me next.”

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okay I wasn’t sure if really anyone wanted more, or if I was going to do it but I actually really enjoyed where this ended up. Also I apologize for any tense changes. I quite literally type this on my phone and say screw it, without looking it over. Let me know if you want more maybe? Send me prompts even. Thanks for reading :)

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stranger things characters i need to see more of and why

• argyle: he’s literally the best character, i want to see him actually get a character arc. i want to see him get vecnaed. i want to see him and johnathan kiss tbh

• eden: she’s hot and i think she’d be a cool character. i think it’d be neat for her to be queer too and to get her vecnaed and some religious trauma (bonus for more suzzie too)

• nancy: more of her being a queen. also, id like to see her and robin bond over barb(going off of rebel robin). also we need to let natalia kiss maya bc it’s only fair. if her and steve get together again, i will pull out all my hair again.

• lucas: specifically lucas and el together bc i need them to help each other deal w max in the coma(gonna make a one shot ab this later). also i want him and erica sibling bonding. i would luv to see more sinclair family dynamic bc his parents give off good vibes. he’s also my favorite of the original party bc i also balance being a nerd and cool kid and we need representation. just feed me more lucas content or i will impulsively block people again.

• erica: girl has been through a lot and it needs to be talked ab. scoops troop being there for her would make me luv myself.

• murray: i want more murray content pleaseeeeee. him getting vecnaed and feeling guilty over alexei’s death would cure my hearing loss.

• chrissy: this one would obviously only be in flashbacks but like introducing a character that is chrissy’s younger sibling or best friend and getting some of chrissy's backstory through them. idk it could be cool

• wayne: pleaseeeee him getting involved w the upside down and stuff bc he wants to be able to bury eddie would be so good. him bonding w joyce and hopper would be a big bonus

• eddie: he’s the last on the list bc i know it probably won’t happen but bringing him back as kas would be so cool

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Batman Movies' Worst Parts Are Always The Love Stories

It's widely accepted that some Batman movies are a lot better than others, but the love stories are the worst part on every occasion. For many superheroes, a strong romance is a key part of their character, and the likes of Lois Lane, Steve Trevor and Mary-Jane Watson have become iconic figures after sharing a compelling love story with a comic book crime-fighter. In any genre of fiction, however, there are some characters who simply aren't suited to personal relationships, and this absolutely applies within the world of superheroes.

In the comics, Batman has enjoyed a slew of love interests, but no relationship has developed into an intrinsic addition to his character. Selina Kyle is perhaps Bruce's most notable partner, but even that dalliance has proven troublesome, with the duo's wedding arc receiving a largely negative reception. The problem is even more pronounced on the big screen, where romantic subplots are part and parcel of the Hollywood formula.

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The Caped Crusader's cinematic love interests range from forgettable to boring, detouring at painfully cringe-worthy. Admittedly, not all of Bruce's love stories are outright poor, but even the better ones remain the least interesting parts of their respective movies. Here, we look back at Batman's movie romances and wonder whether the females in his life have been mishandled, or whether the Dark Knight should always be a lone warrior.

As Batman arrived for his first proper Hollywood outing in 1989, it was inevitable that his softer side would be explored and, accordingly, Kim Basinger was cast as journalist and comic book love interest, Vicki Vale. In fairness, Burton's first Batman movie began Bruce Wayne's romantic career on reasonably solid footing, offering a better arc than most subsequent releases. Vale plays a large part in Batman's story and successfully highlights the disconnect between Bruce's two alter egos but, essentially, she's the archetypal damsel in distress, with the Joker whisking her to the top of a cathedral in the film's climax and Batman rushing to save her.

Similar criticism could be applied to Margot Kidder's Lois Lane, but the difference in character chemistry, the establishment of Lois as a character in her own right and Superman's more natural affinity for romance put her in a different league to Vicki Vale.

It's telling that there was very little fanfare when Vale wasn't included in 1992 sequel, Batman Returns, with Michelle Pfeiffer's Selina Kyle taking on that role instead. Widely regarded as one of the best Batman stories put to film, Burton's return to Gotham City also gave fans what is arguably Batman's strongest big screen love story, as the contrast between Bruce and Selina's relationship - and their two alternate personas - made for a neat, comic-inspired angle. Perhaps the strength in Batman Returns' romantic subplot comes from being highly non-traditional, taking on a dysfunctional turn, as both parties feed each other's costumed impulses. With that said, Batman Returns wouldn't have lost a great deal if Batman and Catwoman's partnership was strictly business.

Unfortunately, Bruce's track record with women would only deteriorate, as Batman Forever introduced Nicole Kidman's Dr. Chase Meridian, a psychologist harboring an obsession with the Dark Knight that her peers would certainly frown upon. This pairing is a whirlwind of cheesy dialogue, cliched tropes and weird conversations about dream-catching dolls, with Schumacher reverting fully to the damsel in distress stereotype. Repeating a trick from the previous two movies, Chase also discovers Bruce Wayne's secret identity, forcing the audience to ponder why he even bothers wearing a mask if he's going to reveal his alter-ego to every single girl that dines at Wayne Manor.

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Played by Elle Macpherson, Bruce's new girlfriend in Batman & Robin remains very much in the background - a wise decision given the glut of other problems this film faced.

George Clooney famously claimed that Batman & Robin had killed the franchise, but Christopher Nolan proved that prediction false when he delivered a grittier, darker, more realistic version of the superhero with Batman Begins. By hitting the reset button and grounding Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne in a stark, urban setting, Batman's cinematic career was revived in stunning fashion, as most fans embraced Nolan's style and approach. By far the most derided element of Batman Begins, however, was the romantic angle between Bruce and Katie Holmes' Rachel Dawes.

Whether through a lack of chemistry between Bale and Holmes, a casting misfire or a love story being shoe-horned somewhere it didn't belong, the relationship was easily the most forgettable element of Batman Begins, coming across as a story component demanded by the Hollywood machine, rather than a creatively fruitful addition.

For his seminal The Dark Knight, Nolan nailed the solution to Batman's romantic woes by more or less removing them entirely. Maggie Gyllenhaal replaced Katie Holmes, smoothing out the chemistry problem, and Rachel Dawes became Harvey Dent's lover, before dying an explosive death midway through the film. This setup cast Bruce as the tortured lover, first forced to watch the object of his affections with another man, and then mourning her death, perfectly fitting into the darkness of the character.

After skipping out on a love story in The Dark Knight, Nolan made up for lost time with The Dark Knight Rises by introducing two romantic interests for Bruce: Miranda Tate and, once again, Selina Kyle. Bruce and Tate's relationship hinges on the eventual reveal that the femme fetale is actually Talia al Ghul, and since audiences never truly got behind this twist, neither did they invest in the relationship. While Bruce's connection with Selina ends up being far more genuine, it also misses the mark, perhaps because Bale's character spends most of the movie courting another woman. Without Talia muddying the waters, Anne Hathaway's Selina Kyle perhaps could've been the best love interest of the Nolan era.

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Over the course of Batman V. Superman and Justice League, Batfleck's romantic arc amounted to little more than Bruce Wayne being mildly flirtatious with Wonder Woman while Alfred cheered from the sidelines and since Aquaman also got in on the act (much to the chagrin of almost everyone), this can hardly be construed as a love story. As with Batman & Robin, this is fortunate, as plenty more problems were at play.

The Batman mantle has now fallen into the lap of Robert Pattinson, who will make his debut in Matt Reeves' The Batman in 2021. Plot details remain unconfirmed at present, but Catwoman is strongly rumored to feature, probably in the capacity of Bruce's on-screen love interest for the third time. Given Pattinson's Twilight history and status as a sex symbol, it's highly likely Warner Bros. will want to explore the softer side of the Batman character once again, but can they avoid the same pitfalls as before?

If anything can be learned from past Batman movie love stories, it's that the traditional dynamic doesn't work. Bruce is an unhappy and damaged individual, and his relationships work best when they reflect this, either by being dysfunctional or unrequited.

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source https://screenrant.com/batman-movies-love-stories-bad/