#i love the idea that bruce really wants to express his emotions

[bigfan-fanfic]

Writing Game 1.1: Simple

Prompt: Picnic Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent

Thank you to the 87 wonderful freaks who voted on my lil poll! I hope you enjoy the first of nine little short fics for this first round!

"Y'know, traditionally, picnics don't involve so much... silver." Clark chuckles, gesturing at the chilled silver tureen of fruit, the mahogany charcuterie board, and the few cloche-covered platters of sandwiches, profiteroles, and chocolate covered strawberries laid out as they take a picnic in the gardens on the grounds of Wayne Manor.

Bruce gives a smirk, his dark blue eyes twinkling. He leans across Clark, enjoying the way the farmboy blushes as he glances down where Bruce's shirt creases at the open button. "That so? I wasn't aware you were a picnic aficionado."

"Oh, hush." Clark chuckles, pushing ever so gently against Bruce's chest to move him back to his side of the plush red patterned carpet laid down beneath them in the garden - probably some material like cashmere.

"Truthfully, I... may have gone a bit overboard." Bruce admitted. "Despite my extensive training, I am... rusty with my culinary skills."

"Wait, you're telling me part of your Batman training was cooking?"

Bruce levels an unamused look at the astonished Kansan.

"Sorry. Carry on."

"I just... sometimes I can go overboard when it comes to extravagance, to cover up the inadequacy I feel at the basic level."

"You're charming enough at parties." Clark muses, observing Bruce, watching him make a conscious attempt to remain open in his body language, to defy the instinct telling him to conceal his emotions. It was adorable how hard he had to try to be vulnerable.

"It's easier when I'm playing a role. When I'm Bruce Wayne, the socialite, the Prince of Gotham, it's no different than playing the role of Matches Malone, or any other aliases. I can throw myself into the character. When I'm stripped of pretense... I'm woefully incomplete."

"Well, that's just not true."

Bruce rolls his eyes. "You really think that? My deficiencies in simply making a meal for myself without Alfred's aid, my failures as a parent and mentor, my lack of skill in basic socialization-"

"When you make yourself into a checklist, you're bound to leave some stuff out. You look at yourself with such a critical eye, you're bound to see all the flaws before the good. If nothing else, that just goes to show how self aware you are." Clark smiles, gently plucking a chilled square of watermelon.

"Leave it to you to turn my self-pitying musings into a complement."

Clark smiles, using a black cloth napkin monogrammed with a gold W to catch the juices of the fruit running down his chin. "Pa always used to try and freak me out. He said if you swallow a black watermelon seed, you'd grow a watermelon in your stomach."

Bruce raises an eyebrow. "I haven't heard about that."

"It's not true. In fact, it's not even anecdotally true; nothing will happen, they're not even slightly toxic, like apple seeds. It's just some random thing we used to say or believe. Like that you shouldn't swim right after eating."

Bruce doesn't talk about his parents. Just as a general rule. And he doesn't now, even though he can probably tell that Clark is wondering if Bruce's dad would've told him these silly little lies, or any of the other countless common parental platitudes. Clark is a deeply empathetic person, and it hurts him to imagine that Bruce never got to be with his parents. It's not even the same kind of situation as him with Jor-El and Lara, who are still somewhat strangers to him - he still had parents. Still had Ma and Pa. And Bruce had Alfred, but it couldn't be the same.

Clark looks at him and instead says, "Can I have a hug?"

And Bruce looks startled, but obliges him. Gracefully, fluidly rises and practically straddles Clark, embracing him. Clark sighs happily and leans back until he's lying down, Bruce on top of him, pulled into an inadvertent kiss.

They kiss for a while, then lie together looking straight up, watching the clouds drift by in the sunlight. A brilliant day, not even just by Gotham standards. Bruce still isn't sure that Clark didn't fly up there before the picnic to ensure the perfect weather.

"I don't mind how extravagant you are. I think it's just how you show love. And besides, I know you don't really mind how plain I am."

"I envy it. I wish I could be simpler, I just... don't know how."

"I don't need you simple, silly. I just need you."

"That's exactly the kind of sugary sweetness I expect from you."

"Why, I do believe I'm growing on ya, Mister Wayne."

Bruce looks at him. Clark looks back. He can see Bruce steeling himself, preparing. And he lets out a very, almost comically, serious...

"I love you."

Clark allows himself one second of pure shock, realizing just how much it took from Bruce to say that, finally.

"I love you too."

Bruce's hand finds its way into Clark's, and they stare into the sky until the sun starts to set and the honeybees start coming for the fruit left uneaten.

Some things, it seems, truly are that simple.

[spidernuggets]

Hi Micah!!! It’s missy (@indulgentdaydream. You can’t ask questions with a side blog :( oh well)

Something I’m always thinking about is jason falling for reader so hard, only to realize she’s never actually been in a relationship before/never had any romantic experience

I’m on the fence of whether he would immediately just try and shower her (sparingly, of course, not to overwhelm her) with affection, giving her flowers, buying her gifts, taking her all on kinds of dates, kissing her silly, following her lead on how fast she wanted to go with the relationship, etc

OR

he immediately just takes all his feelings for her and folds them into a neat little box inside himself (like he does with every other feeling of his, i feel) because he feels like she deserves someone better than him to be all her firsts

I CANT DECIDE

-♥️Missy

MISSSYY HELLO MWAH

OKAY, as a person who has no romantic experience whatsoever and the only relationship I've been in was with a psychopath (quick storytime: Few years after i broke up with her, i coincidentally worked at the same place as her brother. mind you, i was working there before him. Then she started telling her friends I WAS A STALKER?!?!?) Anyways. I THINK ABT THIS ALL THE TIME TOO

I know that in all universes, Jason has a significant amount of love interests. But I don't actually think that he's the best at expressing his emotions even when in a relationship. But at the same time, it takes him time to really fall in love, so when he falls, he falls HARD. Like face first into concrete.

He would notice quickly or right away that Reader has never reached this far into a relationship - As in, she never felt anything like this with anyone else. Like, it's a milestone.

Since Jason isn't good with expressing how he feels, I think his love language would be gift giving and quality time.

First, he'd take Reader out on a date and give her a small gift. Maybe like some sort of accessory. He doesn't get anything designer or really expensive, so he doesn't freak Reader out or try to be an extra asshole and flaunt his (Bruce's) money

He very closely observes Reader's reaction. Every twitch, blink, and breath.

Reader would probably give an incredibly cringe worthy and awkward thanks. But it actually means, holy shit, you're so nice, first date and you're already the best boyfriend ever.

BUT Jason doesn't see that. Jason likes to know what's going on at all times, and he seems to be straightforward. So when he drops Reader home, he asks if she's ready to be in a committed relationship or if she wants to take things slower. He's so obsessed with Reader, like if Reader says she doesn't want to kiss him until marriage or something, he'd shrug and say, of course, anything else?

So Reader admits the obvious saying she doesn't know what she's doing. She really really enjoyed the date and also wants to do all that cliché boyfriend girlfriend stuff but doesn't know where to start.

And Jason literally submits himself to Reader.

Like the fact that she enjoyed the date that HE planned? And Reader wants to do boyfriend girlfriend stuff with HIM?

To be honest, if Reader hated anything about that first date, Jason would've buried himself AGAIN.

So he tells Reader that it's okay. That they can do the things all couples do, test things out. See what Reader likes and doesn't like and build their way up from there.

I think it would be the moment returns to his own home that he thinks "What the fuck am I doing? Dragging this poor girl down to hell? Maybe I should tell her I'm not ready. Or ghost her." Poor baby goes through all possibilities. He even comes with the idea of setting Reader up instead with his friends or even his older brother.

But in the end, he promised Reader that they try this relationship thing out. So they do!!

Maybe within 2 or 3 months, Jason is really starting to doubt his role in the relationship. Like every time Reader sleeps over, he's scared of waking her up just because he's having a nightmare, or he's scared he might have an outburst for no reason.

To be honest, it's most likely he'd self-sabotage on purpose and make himself look bad so Reader would have a reason to break up with him because he knows she can find someone better.

Either that, or he'd restrict himself of his emotions, replying or talking to her in a monotone voice, showing no interest.

But Reader would look through his facade and have a little chat with him.

Through the couple of months they've been dating, Jason and Reader have discovered what they like in a relationship. And Reader has discovered how incredibly touch starved Jason is, and that he's a sucker for words of affirmation.

So after their little chat, Reader is just perched on his lap, pressing feather light kisses all over Jason's crying face, telling him what a good boyfriend he is, how perfect he is, and that he's worth more than he thinks.

[devine-fem]

How would you personally prefer and make things to go if Damijon were to become canon?

Firstly, slow burn it, make insinuations that they might like each other so the readers can get used to the idea. They don’t need to commit to anything, just have them have repressed feelings for each other they don’t understand. Jon being someone who maybe wears it on his sleeve and Damian being oblivious to this, although it may bleed through with Damian - like feeling protective or even jealous at times and not knowing what to do with it.

Make them awkward please. It would sweet representation for the young queer experience of not knowing how to properly articulate your feeling and express them - not knowing the exact words for how you feel and what you’re doing.

I feel like if anything were to come to light then… I feel like Damian would probably reject Jon or possibly vice versa.

If Damian; “I don’t really have time for this,” type of thing.

If Jon; “I prefer us as friends,” even.

Then after that Damian can progress in a direction that makes him more raw with his emotions and Jon more strong willed and stern. If anything were to happen then they’d probably do it in secret, I think it would be sad but it would also be nice to watch characters who are scared to come out at first. It would feel more real. Then at times maybe Bruce, Lois, or Clark can find glimpses of maybe something else is going on - I know I love Bruce, Clark and Lois so much and it’s not likely this were to happen but it’d be fun to see them maybe not really get it at first. A lot of the time in comics they have it to where the parents accept immediately which is realistic TO THEM because they are heroes but I still feel like even heroes can have these moments if they’re out of the loop with certain cultures.

I imagine they become serious in their 20s in my head and still keep their same dynamic as they had in Super Sons, I prefer if they fight like a married couple and kept their personalities but also were able to grow along side each other and on their own.

Their relationship itself could be something that makes them want to find an identity outside of their fathers - in my opinion my least favorite thing about their characters is that because they are the blood related sons they automatically are first for mantle and I hate it - what if this was the catalyst that tells them they want to step out of their shadows and despite everything be something else entirely like Dick had to even though he was first Robin.

That’s honestly perfect to me. For Damian and Jon to do that with someone who has the same struggles as them as a hero would be feel so raw and perfect for the both of them.

That’s me.

Bonus;

[sonnyaavce]

DP x DC Prompt # 5

Song: Brother - Kodaline

"I've got you, lil'brother"

Those damn words, Damian hated them, it had marked him very early in his youth back them at Nanda Parbat, where everything was just too strict for him by the league of assassin's, the bad nights where he was alone looking up at the clear skies stars after his departure, the dangerous days that he had tried to survive alone without him after becoming the heir, were his days went by bottling up all of his emotions, where the loneliness he felt after losing him left him wandering the dark and empty halls until he was alone in his dusty alcove.

But after he left the league, after leaving behind the Al Ghul name and taking the Wayne name, he felt soo liberated in expressing all of those bottled up emotions that he had left locked up in his heart, of course he had talked to his father first; after he ended up having a nightmare after a traumatic rescue mission (he had cried a river, he darkly admitted, but Bruce hadn't cared, admittedly, he felt good when he was embraced lovingly).

Bruce had cradled him in his arms and whispered sweet nothing's , again, he had ended up crying again because he felt soo wrong enjoying it; because he wasn't here, his older brother, Danyal, the only one that had done the same thing for him back them.

He ended up telling all the birds of prey and the clan about his brother, about how he had been the one to show him what an older brother was, how he cared of his injuries after a mission, about his nightly escapades in the compound to look at the stars and constellations, telling him tales about the origin of theirs names and about how after one nightmarish mission back in Russia they went together and after only him returning first to the safe house he didn't see Danyal the first days only to find out that his brother hadn't managed to return, how he had died trying to protect him after a rogue had ended up following them once they were done, on how he hated when they called him "lil'brother" at the beginning because it opened a scar that had healed wrong.

They had been reasonably angry at him from not telling them sooner but shut up when Damian added in tears how his brother's last words on that mission were "I've got you, lil' brother" before cutting out their communications and recording these last words to him in their shared link.

"I miss him" added Damian after calming down a bit, leaning into Dick's shoulder "I do miss Danyal, but... I know that Danyal wouldn't want me to be sad, so while I was reluctant at first to allow you to call me a little bat... I do appreciate that you recognize me as your brother."

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That's all palls! That's the end of my delirious dream after I had a depressing episode and ended up listening to the right song.

EDIT: I really hope that someday someone will try any ideas of mine bc while I do love to write… I do have the tendency to just kill everything and everyone with a sad finale…

[brights-place]

Trollex X Rapper! S/O

Pairing: Trollex X S/O

Warnings: Lots of Fluff

A/N: Okay my first ever thought today to get me distracted was listening to music so I just shuffled some songs form one of my playlists and a rap song was playing while I was writing and I was like ‘Oh shit I gotta write this!’ Now here we are!

- Trollex with a Rapper! S/O YIPPEEE it was so fun to write this

- When you first met Trollex asked you all about your genre listening to how you explained everything and told him that a rapper is a musical poet technically your job was blending rhythm and rhyme to express stories, emotions, and ideas. They craft lyrics, hone their flow, and perform with energy that captivates audiences. Rappers often reflect on personal experiences or societal issues, becoming voices for their communities like what you did

- He couldn’t stop being interested in you after that and get pulled in more when you rapped into the microphone to show him an example with an random beat he gave

- He can’t help but raise a brow at you sometimes when you rock up to the studio and wait for creativity to strike, usually spending all night to work on your music he gets worried sometimes and tells you to relax and have some fun with him at the Techno reef Parties

- He would definitely make beats for your song and let you freestyle your way with the music he had given you.

- He love sit when you rap especially when you insult someone in an rap battle he finds it funny to see your smirk or smile

- He loves when you write and perform some of your rap songs or hip-hop music.

- He hates how your genre was criticised though sometimes… scratch that he hates when anybody discriminates and insults someone’s genre or music (it’s technically their race in Trolls)

- He loves you with all his heart but can’t help but notice how you and Prince D would vibe to hip hop together and rap he’s jealous of your bond since your technically in the same music genre even if your appearance was different your genre was the same

- Trollex though loves when you share your earbuds/headphones with him to show him some New rap songs or hip hop music you enjoy fucking falls in love with you all over again

- He had tried rapping once since you begged him to do it he was good like REALLY GOOD

- That mother fucker was good at it… not as good as Bruce though that man could go off (Bruce is VA is the guy who played my favourite character in Hamilton Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. NEHGEHE)

- He glows and has an bigger smile when you praise him as he quickly tackles you into an hug and snuggle into you which leads up to you holding him close to your chest and rubbing his back as he sleeps on your peacefully

- Trollex can’t help but admire how you hold your mic and go off at anybody or just have fun with it

- He loves how you send out messages through your rap speaking up and talking about issues and your own experiences while on stage.

- You know how I said he makes your beats? Well you also come by to his place and surprise him with an rap you wrote out of boredom without realising and asked if he could help make an beat for it

- he did and it was sold so fast 😭

- Trollex loves when you sing normally though even if you rap all the time he loves when you just sing in an slow pace and wants to dance with you slowly even if both of you were used to the loud techno and hip hop music

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[visionofhope04]

Hiii I was wondering if you could do Batfam x sister reader being Damian’s twin and rather than persuing the same thing as their dad and being a vigilante she becomes a famous singer (ya know famous name and good music) and she releases and album (maybe emails I can’t send idk something) and like family being there for her first sold out concert and yeah just supportive of her carrere

Angst is my thing but I’ll do my best to make this as fluffy as possible. Not beta read, sorry if there are any mistakes, feel free to let me know. Hope you like it!

—-

“Father?”

“Yes?” Bruce was concerned. You kept shifting your weight and fiddling with your fingers. He’s never seen you this nervous before. He tensed, preparing for the worst.

“Iwanttobeasinger.” You blurted, looking anywhere you could that wasn’t his face.

Bruce blinked. “Can you say that a bit slower please sweetheart?”

You took a steadying deep breath. “I want to be a singer.” You said significantly slower.

Bruce let out a deep breath and let his body sag. He’d never been religious but in that moment he thanked whatever was up there for helping him.

You looked at him, confused.

“I thought you were gonna ask to be a vigilante.”

Your face contorted in alarm. “Me? A vigilante? Never.”

He chuckled and then brought attention back to what you said. “So you want to be a singer? How do you plan on doing this?”

“Y-you don’t care?” You questioned in shock.

“Why would I care? You’re my daughter and I will always love and support you. I’m glad you found something you really enjoy and intend to make a career out of it. Finding something you enjoy doing is hard, being able to make a career out of it is harder. If it makes you happy then I’ll gladly help you with it if you need it.”

“Even though it’s a bad career?”

“Some people in it may be bad but it doesn’t make the career bad. Music is all about self expression and is a great outlet for emotions. It brings people together and makes them realize they’re not alone. I think you’ll be an amazing singer.”

You began to tear up but do your best to hold it back, “Thank you father.”

—-

“I want to be a singer.”

Immediately, everyone stopped talking and looked at you. You did your best to not shrink under the sudden attention. Usually, you never spoke at the dinner table, content to just listen.

“That sounds like a great idea Birdy!” Dick said.

“Lil sis’ gonna be the talk of the town.” Jason smirked at you.

“That’s great! I can’t wait to hear it! Tim exclaimed.

Damian’s reaction is the one you feared the most. He’d always disliked you leaving behind the life of fighting for a mundane one.

“I think that is a respectable profession.”

At your brothers’ approval, you broke out into a wide grin. Bruce was smiling openly at you all and wondered how he got so lucky to have such an amazing, supportive family.

---

You were backstage, makeup done, earpiece linked, and microphone ready to go. You were really nervous. This was going to be your first-ever live performance since you released your first album. It was such a hit, it became the number 1 album on the charts a few hours after release, with over 30 million streams. You were stuck in your thoughts when you felt a hand on your shoulder. You turned to look at the person, it was your father.

"Don't be nervous, you're going to do great. I'm so proud of you. You're so talented and amazing. They're going to love you out there."

"Thanks dad." You smiled. His words warmed your heart. No one ever told you they were proud of you before. Despite what he said, you still felt a little nervous.

After waiting a bit more, it was time for you to get on stage. You heard cheering in the crowd as you emerged from the darkness. Now in the spotlight, your nerves came back tenfold. The bright lights blinded you, but you could still see the silhouettes of everyone who came to see you tonight. There were way more people here than you expected. You stepped up to the mic and adjusted it.

"Hello," The crowd's cheering picked up. You smiled and waited for it to quiet down before continuing. "thank you all for coming. I appreciate every single one of you. You made it possible for me to be standing here right now and I am so grateful. Enjoy the show!" The crowd's cheering picked up yet again as your first song came on.

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You were so tired but so, so happy. The concert was a major success and nothing went wrong. You had so much fun getting to know your audience and calling people up on stage. You got backstage and your whole family was there.

"You did amazing!!"

"You're my new favorite singer."

"She's been my favorite singer, keep up."

"Your voice is unmatched, my dear girl."

"I knew you could do it."

"You were adequate, don't let the praise get to your head."

Your face hurt from grinning, and you could help but feel elated. Your family's support meant the world to you, and you were so grateful for it.

[owlwithanapple]

Bird & Fox

Chapter 3

Jason POV

After Dickhead's nagging and the charm of Alfred's loving breakfast, my choice is return to the manor that I didn't want to go back, to meet those people I once hated.

Although it was in the past, I had a rough time. I wanted to go home, the home that belonged to Bruce and me, but I saw Tim standing next to Bruce in Robin costume.

Maybe a replacement, or coincidence. I don't know, and don't care. I used to want Bruce to look at me, but now I don't care. I just want to do what I want, no longer be bound by Bruce, and enjoy it freely.

In name, I am his son, Jason Todd Wayne, but he is gone. Now I am Jason Todd, living in the name of Red Hood, no longer living as Robin.

I don't know what Bruce thinks, I know we have the same goals and responsibilities, although we pursue different directions, we have common interests, that's all.

In the past, I couldn't face Wayne family, but now I can. Maybe I've let it go or I don't care anymore, and I don't deny that I hated them.

Arriving at the manor, I haven't gotten off the motorcycle yet, I just prepared myself mentally in the parking space. I can't avoid Bruce here. This time I came purely for breakfast and business, I don't want to think about it anymore.

Suddenly there was a noise, the idiot Dickhead who came to greet me. Although I was impatient, but didn't hate him, unless he was an idiot. After all, he was the eldest brother, and I was taken care of by him a lot.

"Hey Babybird! You're so slow!" Dick leaned in front of me and spoke loudly. I was disturbed by his shrill voice. I pushed his face away from me with my hand to reduce his shrill voice.

"Don't get close to me, you're so noisy, Dickhead..." I walked past him and entered the manor. Dickhead followed me closely. I heard him talking to me non-stop. What a good brother, so annoying.

When I walked to the hall, I saw Tim inputting data on the computer. Damian playing with his dog Titus, and the most heartwarming thing was Alfred greeting me with a smile. Bruce, the rich father, who was reading the newspaper seriously.

Damn, the atmosphere is so awkward. I really don't want to come...

Bruce handed the newspaper to Alfred and stood up walked to me. He stretched out his hand tried to touch me. I stepped back but was greeted by a surprise hug from Bruce, "Welcome back, Jason."

For a moment I froze, at a loss, not knowing how to react. It had been a long time since I was hugged by Bruce like this. Was it a long-lost reunion between father and son or was he up to something bad?

I saw Damian standing behind Bruce with a look of disgust on his face. Bruce was indeed the kind of person who didn't show his emotions in his expression. It was rare to see him take the initiative to care for me and cherish me. It was indeed very rare.

My hands trembled slightly, cold sweat broke out on my palms and head, a nervous emotion surged in my heart. I didn't know how to react.

I looked at Dickhead who was standing aside.He gestured to pat Bruce's back to comfort him. I was not good at this behavior, but I still did as he instructed. Bruce felt my hand patting his back "Hey Bruce, you hug too tight..."

After realizing it, he gently let me go. I scratched my head awkwardly, not knowing whether to be happy or sad. This was the thing I couldn't understand the most. He was my father and Batman, but I had no idea what he was thinking.

He had a faint smile on his face. He held my shoulder and said, "Let's have breakfast together." With just one simple sentence, I felt a warm and cold feeling in my heart.

"Well..." I walked around him and went to the dining table, leaving the others in the hall.

"Dick... do you think I'm doing the right thing?" Bruce asked.

Dick patted his back, "You have to try."

Tim walked up to Bruce, "You did a good job. Take it step by step."

Damian added, "disgusting father-son relationship."

Seeing the family gathered together after a long absence, Alfred couldn't help laughing, at the same time he felt relieved because I didn't refuse Bruce's hug or his request to eat together.

"I'm hungry!" I shouted.

Everyone heard my shout hurried to the dining table. I put my feet on the chair, and Alfred scolded me. Table etiquette must be followed and feet must be on the floor. After Alfred finished scolding, he went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Bruce and others sat down one after another, but the only one who was unhappy was the brat next to me, Damian. It just happened that this unpleasant kid sat next to me, he looked exactly like Bruce, and he was so arrogant.

"Demon brat." I mocked him.

"Childish." Damian retorted.

"Believe it or not, I will beat you until there are no teeth left." I clenched my fists under the table.

"Come and try if you have the guts." Damian was happy to accompany me.

"Violence is prohibited at the table." Bruce added.

Hearing Bruce's words, my fists loosened. It wasn't I afraid losing to Damian in fight, I just didn't want to dirty the table that Alfred took the most care of.

"Jason, you seem to be in a good mood today." Tim suddenly said.

I was surprised. Tim's observation ability really can't be underestimated. "Not bad."

Dickhead heard the voice and rushed over. "Share it!"

"The annoying guy is in a good mood." Damian added.

I glared at Demon brat. "It's better than you, who are full of gloom all day long."

Everyone was talking nonsense. We were often interviewed outside. Bruce and us were the most popular. We were asked so many nonsense questions even when we were in school.

"Everyone, breakfast is here." As soon as Alfred said that, everyone was looking forward to the loving breakfast. He served the breakfast little by little and placed it in front of everyone.

I took the tableware and started eating immediately. Bruce saw me wolfing down the food and enjoyed the breakfast with a look of satisfaction.

"It's better to have a lively home, right? Master Bruce." Alfred whispered.

Bruce agreed with Alfred's point of view, "Indeed, it's been a long time."

Y/N POV

In the afternoon, you decide go to the supermarket before going home to buy things to fill the empty kitchen. All the ingredients you see are neatly arranged on the shelves. You carefully select them one by one and put them in the shopping cart.

Milk, eggs, rice, butter and other daily ingredients. Candy, potato chips, soda and other snacks are one of your must-have choices for watching TV series. Of course, nutritious vegetables, fruits and fish are also indispensable.

In SHINOBI, all ingredients are carefully selected and cooked. In order to maintain a good figure, some nutritious meals and physical exercises are prepared to improve the strength and nutrition of the body.

Occasionally, you sneaked to buy a bottle of Coke and a bag of potato chips during the mission. Unfortunately still couldn't escape their eyes. The snacks were confiscated, but you learned to be smart. You ate them quickly and didn't take them back so wouldn't be caught.

Still can't take it lightly yet. The crime rate in this city is extremely high. If you relax, accidents that happen at any time can become a crisis, so still have to pay attention to exercise and take more nutrition.

You took your favorite dark chocolate. Sometimes when you are stressed or worried, you always want to eat chocolate. Don’t know if it’s a psychological effect, but you feel your mind is clearer after eating sweets.

Nowadays, supermarkets are really convenient. There is even a special area for animal food. You chose some dog food for Kirin to enjoy. After all, he has been with you for so long. If you don’t love him well, you are not a competent and good owner.

Shopping is really sinful. You spend the money recklessly. Unknowingly, the whole shopping cart is full of goods. You are careless and buy too much. A bunch of daily necessities and food.

After checking out, you look at the full shopping cart wonder what to do. It’s impossible to push the shopping cart home. There are no taxis nearby. The first time you shop in Gotham City, you face the problem of not being able to go home.

In an unfamiliar area, there is no choice to ask for help. You took out your phone try to find Jason’s contact but you left your phone number to Jason and didn’t get his number. Now you are really finished.

Jason POV

After breakfast, I went to the Batcave with others for meeting. The monitor was showing a video of a weirdo wearing strange equipment and a fox mask talking to Batman and Robin.

Tim showed everyone the most popular parkour video on social media. The weirdo was called "Gotham runner", a lame name, so embarrassing.

She was agile and humorous, a chatterbox, and her accent was not like that of the locals. Her behavior was very strange. It was completely unclear what her purpose was, and she did not want to kill Bruce and Damian.

Bruce sat in a chair "She called herself Kitsune or Fox, and just said a few words to us then disappeared."

Tim pointed at the screen "She is Cyber ​​Ninja, an organization created by Japan. As for why she came to Gotham City, it is still unclear."

I put my hands in my pockets "This weirdo is just looking for trouble."

"Can't figure out her purpose for the time being." Dickhead raised his hand.

"T.T, next time I see her, I will definitely teach her a lesson, a fox looks down on people." Damian clenched his fists.

Bruce stood up and walked closer to the computer screen. "Pay more attention when patrolling at night. Talk to her before she does anything ruthless."

Damian and I were dumbfounded. Bruce actually gave such an explanation. I really don't understand why he showed mercy. As long as the enemy is abnormal and hostile, he should be taken down without mercy.

Bruce saw through my thoughts and said, "Jason, I am not showing mercy. I want to see the ability of Cyber ​​Ninja, especially Kitsune."

I shook my shoulders and said, "Whatever you want."

Dickhead inserted himself between Bruce and me, holding Bruce's shoulder with his left hand and my shoulder with his right hand and said, "Find out about her first, then draw conclusions, right?"

"Cyber ​​Ninja works for Japan, but this is the first time I have seen her in Gotham City. Is it possible that she is a copycat?" Tim mentioned while reasoning.

Damian stood up and said, "She is very strong. I feel uncomfortable because I can't feel any hostility from her."

I looked at Demon brat, "Huh? You are just a dead kid. That fox face is taller than you, of course is stronger than you. Are you talking nonsense?"

"You bastard, I must beat you up today." Damian was about to rush towards me.

When I was about to beat him up, Dickhead interrupted us and said, "Now is not the time to start an internal conflict. Stop it."

Bruce breathed a sigh of relief, "Currently, only Damian has contact with her, and the video captured her parkour and jumping postures on the roof. She does not look like an imitator. Maybe she is the Cyber ​​Ninja herself.”

"After all, her movements very skilled. If want to imitate her, it will take a long time to be proficient. But..." Tim added.

I looked at Tim who was slow to speak, "What's wrong?"

Tim zoomed in the video mark the equipment on the weirdo, then checked the news about Cyber ​​Ninja in Japan, and then zoomed in the equipment of one of the Cyber ​​Ninja members who was photographed for comparison.

"From the equipment point of view, it is indeed similar. But this technology is only owned by Cyber ​​Ninja, it is not easily available to the outside world." Tim gave an explanation.

Damian said, "Father, if there is hostility and the negotiation fails, I will never show mercy."

Bruce understood what Damian meant, he nodded, "The time and place of her appearance not been clearly determined, and it is necessary to pay more attention to the night patrol."

Although I was very reluctant and did not accept Bruce's statement, after all, this weirdo was difficult to catch. Even if was not hostile, as long she was a little threatening, she should be taken down instead of negotiating.

However, negotiation and inquiries are indeed helpful. I don't feel threatened by the weirdo. She is just a chatterbox who is talking nonsense. She is not afraid of Batman even Robin. Should I say it's interesting or fearless.

Tim sat in front of the computer and continued to investigate other useful information. Dickhead and Damian seemed to be discussing the next training plan. Bruce just stood beside me in silence.

I took out my phone to check the time. It was already afternoon. I clicked into Y/N's chat room and sent a message to say hello. I wonder where she is now, maybe she is wandering around somewhere in Gotham City.

Y/N POV

When you are in trouble, you are surprised to receive a text message from an unknown number. You click into the chat room to find out what is going on. A familiar motorcycle photo is placed on the profile picture.

🏍️: Hi, Y/N. It's me, Jason.

🐶: Hi!

Save the number now!

🏍️: What are you doing?

🐶: ...

🏍️: What's the matter?

🐶: I'm an idiot...

🏍️: Huh?

🐶: I can't go home...

🏍️: Huh? ! Where are you? !

🐶: *Send current location*

🏍️: Supermarket?

🐶: Help🆘....

🏍️: I'm here to pick you up now! Wait for me!

🐶: Remember to drive a car.

🏍️: Why?

🐶: You must drive a car.

🏍️: …ok

Jason POV

What happened? Did she get into trouble? She's asking me for help? She even sent an SOS notification? Did something happen to the supermarket? But the police didn't receive any notification, and asked me to drive a car there.

"Hey, Timbers. Help me check something happened to this supermarket?" It would be the wisest choice to ask Tim for help at this time. Now his mind is busy with work and he can't leave the computer.

Tim understood and immediately started to investigate my request. Bruce walked over and put his hand on my shoulder. Dickhead and Demon brat followed curiously to see what was going on.

It's damn crowded now. I asked Tim for help. Why did these idiots come to disturb? Bruce on the left and Dickhead on the right. Fortunately, Demon brat was next to Tim.

"Jason, the supermarket you mentioned has not received any alarm and is currently open for business." Tim turned his head and looked at me.

I breathed a sigh of relief. It was a good thing that nothing happened. Maybe Y/N was a road idiot couldn't get home. I couldn't help imagine she was alone in front of the supermarket. I couldn't bear to see it.

"Hey! Bruce!" I looked at Bruce.

Bruce was suddenly startled by my shout, "What's wrong?"

I reached out, "Give me the car keys."

Dickhead lay on my back asked curiously, "Why do you want the car keys? Are you racing?"

"Get off me, I'm going to pick up my..." I suddenly stopped what I was about to say.

"Your what?" Demon brat also joined in the fun.

"Shut up!" I scolded them.

"Is it a friend? Boyfriend? Girlfriend?" Tim suddenly came to interfere.

I glared at them yelled at them, "It's definitely not what you think! Just friends! That's all!"

Dickhead, the idiot, smiled and approached me and said, "You haven't entered that relationship yet, right?"

I pushed him away helplessly, "It's a pity, our relationship is very simple."

"You are nervous when you asked me to check the safety of the place. You are interested in her." Tim smiled faintly.

"I'm not nervous, you idiots!" I was too lazy to pay attention to them and was about to leave.

Damian interrupted, "A caring man, Jason Todd."

"Even you are talking nonsense." I crossed my arms and glared at him.

These guys don't think there's much trouble, they love to gossip about me. I was watching a movie with a girl before, and they happened to find me. They asked me to invite her to the manor for dinner, unfortunately she was just looking for a sex partner, and I just needed to vent.

But this time I really care about Y/N, I don't deny it. I don't know why she just attracted me little by little. I haven't known her for more than 24 hours, and a life-saving message made me restless.

Bruce took out the car keys from his pocket and handed to me, "Here, drive carefully."

Bruce actually took out the car keys and gave them to me without asking me why. I took the car keys from Bruce's hand, took the coat beside and put it on, I turned to look at Bruce, "Thank you." After saying that, I was ready to leave Batcave.

"She is always welcome to our house. If your friend is willing, we can have dinner together." Bruce said this, which surprised me.

"Yes~ Bring it back and have a look~" Dickhead smiled idiotically.

I raised my middle finger "Get lost, idiot," and left the Batcave.

"So arrogant." Damian pouted.

"Compared to you." Tim laughed.

Y/N POV

You didn't expect the first message sent to Jason was a request for help. You thought about it again and again found it very ridiculous. There was really no other way. You didn't have your own car and there were no taxis nearby. You could only ask Jason for help.

You couldn't use your skills to make it easier for yourself in crowded places on the street. If suddenly flew over the eaves or jumped to the opposite building, passers-by would call the police immediately and think you were a terrorist, causing the city to fall into panic.

Night is really a good time to act. There are not many people on the road, only criminals and Batman. Even if they do strange things, they are used to it, just like the first time they met me, sitting on a high place and enjoying it.

Before waiting for Jason come, you looked at the bags of things on the ground. Shopping really makes people happy, you can spend money endlessly even though these daily necessities are only a few dollars.

If Jason saw it, you would probably be scolded by him.... You suddenly sent a message for help, but when he arrived, saw that it was just these things. Maybe he would scold you directly.

While you wait patiently, a dark black luxury car stops in front of you. Its cool exterior design attracts the attention of passersby. If remember correctly, the model of this car is BMW M3. Which rich person drives a luxury car in such a civilian area?

The person who got out of the car as soon as the door opened was your friend Jason Todd. He was driving a motorcycle in the morning, but how come he drove a car in the afternoon? Is he a low-key invisible rich man?

He closed the door, fixed his hair, and walked in front of you. He looked nervous. You were stunned. Who is he? His temperament is different between the morning and the afternoon.

"Sorry for the wait." He said.

You glanced at his handsome face then at the car and blurted out "Where did you steal it?"

He turned his head look at the car then at you and chuckled "Are you serious? Have you ever seen such a handsome car thief?"

"That's not the case. I only saw a narcissistic handsome guy and a car." You told him with a smile.

"That's right, I'm not a car thief. This is just one of the cars."

Hearing "one of the cars", your ears perked up "Huh?!"

He raised his thumb and pointed back at the car "This is my dad's car."

You stared at him with wide eyes "Introduce your dad to me."

"You'd better not have any ideas about my dad." He pressed my head.

"Stingy." You crossed your hands in front of your chest.

After joking, he asked "So your SOS is?"

You pointed to the bag full of daily necessities on the ground "I bought too much. There is no taxi nearby. I can't go home." You turned your head to the side, thinking that he would definitely scold you if he knew the reason for calling him here was this.

He whistled, "Wow, you are really good at shopping." He opened the trunk of the car, walked in front of you and said with a smile, "Thank goodness I'm here, put the things in the trunk first."

You were confused that he didn't scold you, but also helped you put the things in the car considerately. You didn't idle around hurried to help. You handed it to him and he arranged them neatly one by one.

After putting all the things in the car, he closed the trunk, then walked to the passenger seat to open the door for you, with his hand bent in front of his abdomen, like a butler, "Please come in."

His behavior shocked you and also very funny until you two laughed out loud, because it really didn't fit his image at all, and you couldn't imagine such a gentleman Jason.

"Hey, stop laughing, or I'll leave you behind." He said with a smile standing by the car door.

You quickly ran over sat in the passenger seat, fastened your seat belt, "I'm ready."

He put his hand on the car, "Good girl." He closed the car door after saying that.

The interior facilities of the car are very user-friendly, comfortable and spacious, showing a very elegant and noble temperament. The air in the car has a faint minty fragrance, and there is no dust.

Who is Jason's father, what is his identity, there is not only a car in the family, the car also looks clean neat, and there is no mess in the car, which shows that Jason's father is very particular about hygiene.

He got in the car and started the engine, adjusted the temperature of the air conditioner, and the display screen in the car lit up. He selected a lyrical song and pressed the play button, holding the steering wheel with one hand "So where are we going now?"

"I miss Kirin." You said with a smile.

He laughed out loud "Yes, your pet is waiting for you."

Hearing the words "pet is waiting for you", you pouted and said "Heh! That guy wants to roll on my bed all day long."

He laughed out loud when he heard it. "Hahaha, your bed is comfortable." He opened the display screen again and select the location. "Enter your home address and press the OK button."

You do as he said and pressed the OK button. The distance and time were displayed on the screen. He took a look understood and started to turn the steering wheel to back up the car and turned a corner to drive on the road.

"Thanks, you helped me a lot." You said softly.

"You're welcome, it's just a small matter, just think me as your driver." He smiled.

"You can be my driver, but drive your father's car?"

"My own car at home."

"You don't live with your father?"

He shook his head and felt depressed. "Occasionally I go back to have meal and chat, and I'm working the rest of the time."

"So you're going back to your father's house today?"

He nodded. "Yes, that's why I drove my father's car to pick you up."

You tilted your head. "How many cars do you have?"

"Do you want to include the motorcycle?"

"Give me the total."

He calmed down, flicking the steering wheel with his fingers, muttering something in his mouth, "About 8, 5 motorcycles, 3 cars."

You dropped your jaw in shock, "You are a rich man? Why do you have so many cars?"

"I earned it from work, I didn't steal or rob it." He chuckled.

You stared at him "Hmmm, so suspicious."

"What about you? Unemployed?" He asked.

"Yes."

Just when the traffic light turned red, he stopped the car, "You are also suspicious, unemployed and buying so many things."

His words instantly woke you up, it is indeed suspicious, unemployed but has the spending power, you laughed it off, "The money saved from my previous job."

He turned to you, staring at your face, then focusing his eyes on the scar on your arm, "What's wrong with your arm?"

You covered your arm, which was injured during training, but you couldn't say it out loud, and you felt a little choked up. "Something happened." After saying that, just listened to the song playing in the car silently.

"Sorry, I made you recall it." He apologized, and the traffic light turned green. He stepped on the accelerator and turned the steering wheel to continue driving.

Realizing that the atmosphere had become awkward, Jason's expression looked self-blaming and embarrassed. You didn't want to have a bad relationship with him. After all, he was your first friend in this city.

Jason POV

It's over, the topic has become stagnant. Scars are indeed bad memories, especially for people who care about appearance. No matter how optimistic she is, she should find it difficult to forget the pain she endured.

I also have scars in my heart. I can remember every memory vividly, and sometimes I can even feel the pain. When I wanted to apologize to her again, her next sentence touched me.

She blurted out, "Jason, scars will not make me feel inferior. They are marks that I am proud of." She showed a very optimistic and natural smile, not false or showing off.

My heart suddenly beat, suddenly an inexplicable feeling came over me. Because of my identity, I tried to close myself not show too many emotional fluctuations, but I couldn't do it when facing her.

Even when demon brat asked me what she was to me, I hesitated. In fact, I didn't want to deny Timbers's question of friends or girlfriends. To be precise, I think she and I are friends.

I drove attentively facing forward, when I saw the distance showed that we were about to reach her apartment. I really wanted to tell her before she got off the car that I also had scars on my heart that ached every day, but with her words, I no longer felt the pain.

Y/N POV

From the topic of scars to now, Jason fell into silence, saying nothing and driving with a blank expression. Could it be that Jason also has a sad past that is branded with scars?

Until you arrived at the downstairs of the apartment building, you handed him the access card. After scanning, Jason parked the car in the underground garage. You took off your seat belt saw Jason had not taken off his seat belt yet, holding the steering wheel with both hands as if he had something to say.

"Jason..." You whispered, with your hands on his shoulders.

He loosened his hands and leaned back on the seat. After covering his eyes with his hands and sighing, he put his hands down and looked at you directly. "I also have scars engraved in my heart. They are my lifelong nightmares, but without them, I would not be who I am now. Thank you, Y/N."

You pointed at yourself. "Why me?"

He closed his eyes and chuckled before looking at you. "Your words encouraged me."

"You were silent and I thought you were going to kick me out of the car." You punched his arm.

"Ouch~ It hurts." He joked.

You both get out of the car, he opens the trunk, you take out all your stuff, and arrange them neatly on the ground first, he closes the trunk and locks the car, holding a few bags in his hands.

You are confused "Aren't you going back?"

He carried your things. "If I go back, when will you take these bags?"

"You help me take them up?"

"Of course, I'm your driver, and it's my priority to get you home safely." He looked at the elevator.

It seems that you can't get rid of him, you nodded, carrying the remaining bags, "Follow me."

The two of you stepped into the elevator together, you pressed the button for the 12th floor, and the elevator slowly rose to the floor. After arriving, the elevator door opened, and Jason left first the elevator and stood outside.

"Welcome to the 12th floor." He played the role of a butler.

You stretched out your foot kicked him. "Just now you were a driver, now you are a butler?"

"Haha, I can also be a bodyguard."

This guy is really confident. "It's a pity, I can protect myself, so I don't need a bodyguard~"

"Try not to go out at night." Jason suddenly said seriously.

"Eh?"

He sighed, "Gotham City is not safe."

You understood what he meant and nodded, "I understand."

"If there is any danger, you must tell me the first time."

You tilted your head, "Why? You want to be my bodyguard?"

He chuckled, "I am confident in my skills, at least I can help."

His tone was heavy but he was telling the truth. You nodded and smiled, "I'll have to trouble you to be my bodyguard part-time~"

After you finished talking, you stepped out of the elevator, walked in front of him, led him to your door. The door number was 9. You put the things in your left hand on the ground, took out the house key from your pocket, inserted the key into the keyhole and turned it to unlock it.

Jason opened the door for you, "Welcome home, Miss Y/N."

You were happy to be coaxed by him, "What a gentleman, thank you."

You stepped into the house, stood at the entrance looked at the quiet corridor. You shouted into the house, "Kirin yo Kirin~"

"Woof woof!" Your corgi rushed over and circled around your legs.

"Jason, let me introduce you. He is the corgi dog Kirin. Kirin, this is your new friend Jason." You put everything on the dining table.

Jason came and put the things down, then squatted on the ground stretched out his hand to Kirin, "Hey, Kirin."

Kirin was smelling Jason's scent, just like he did the same to you when you first adopted him. After getting familiar with Jason's scent, he circled around Jason.

"Jason, go sit in the living room first, I'll sort these things out."

Kirin ran to your side and circled around you, barking non-stop to attract your attention. But you were busy sorting things out didn't pay much attention to him. You took all the kitchen utensils and ingredients from the dining table into the kitchen and put them away neatly.

"Do you want my help?" He approached the dining table and put his hands on the table.

You leaned against the kitchen door "You're off work today."

"Woof!"

"Kirin, I'll accompany you after I'm done, okay~"

Jason nodded slightly "Okay, in that case. Kirin, since mommy busy, we play together, okay?" He picked Kirin up.

Kirin licked Jason's face with his tongue to show his friendliness.

You laughed out loud "Mommy? Did I hear you right?"

He shook his shoulders "You raise it, you are the mother, am I wrong?"

Kirin barked.

"Kirin agrees with me." Jason looked at Kirin and smiled.

You smiled and nodded "Okay. Have fun. Don't let Kirin bite the table, you can use the TV." Then you walked into the kitchen.

Jason POV

I carried Kirin to the living room and took a look at what the home of a girl living alone looks like. It was a three-bedroom, one-living-room house. The walls and floors were all dominated by wood color.

The simple and stylish white sofa, the dark black coffee table, and the monotonous brown carpet, all the furniture were matched with fresh and elegant wood color, which was in line with her aesthetic orientation.

I put Kirin on the sofa and sat next to him and stroked his furry hair. I took out my phone and saw a bunch of messages from Dickhead. I really didn't want to pay attention to his messages, but I still clicked in to read them.

Dickhead: Did you have fun with your friends?

Jason: Fuck you.

Dickhead: Male? Female?

Jason: None of your business.

Dickhead: What are you doing in the apartment?

Jason: The fuck?

Dickhead: Bruce's car has a tracking system.

Jason: Damn...

Dickhead: What are you doing?

Jason: Nothing.

Dickhead: Are you two done? !

Jason: We didn't do anything!

I put my phone away and continued to have fun with Kirin.

Y/N POV

After everything was put away, you took out the blueberries and grapes from the refrigerator, washed and placed them on a plate, then put the tea bag in the teapot and brewed the tea. You took the plate of fruit, the brewed tea and the teacup to the living room.

You placed them on the coffee table, and you pressed the lid of the teapot to pour the tea into the cup, carefully handing the poured tea to Jason to avoid pouring or spilling it.

He took the teacup with one hand, put it in his mouth to drink a sip of the warm tea, and then took a few blueberries put them in his mouth to chew. You went back to the kitchen to get a bag of dog biscuits and poured them into the dog bowl, "Kirin~ It's time to eat."

Kirin jumped off the sofa and rushed to the bowl eat crazily after hearing this. Jason was surprised to see Kirin's big appetite. This is Kirin's daily life.

You sat next to Jason and took the fruit plate in your hand, put the grapes into your mouth one by one and chewed slowly, "Finally done."

"Well done." He took a grape and put it in his mouth to chew.

"No work today?"

"The driver and butler's work has been completed, the only work left is the night work."

"Night work?" You are curious.

He smiled and said, "I work the night shift,mostly."

"Haha, so you can work part-time as my driver and butler." You chewed a blueberry and handed the fruit plate to Jason.

He took the fruit plate and said, "I'm curious why you immigrated to Gotham City? Isn't there a better choice?"

You leaned on the sofa and thought about it, not knowing how to answer. You were expelled from the organization and exiled to Gotham City, but this is not what you should say. If you say it, Jason doesn't know how he will react. He might think you are crazy.

"I want to live the life I want to live in a place where no one knows me." You look at Jason.

You two looked at each other and Jason's eyes returned to the fruit plate. "I understand. We all have bad experiences."

You wonder if SHINOBI companions still remember you. Since you moved here, you have been missing the past every moment. Even if ninjas are solitary warriors, they still care about each other. "Jason, if I suddenly leave one day, will you miss me?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Literally..." You lifted your legs and hugged them, resting your head on your knees.

Jason's expression was obviously confused by your topic. Such a heavy topic suddenly became difficult for anyone to digest. It was also a kind of pressure to push your heavy burden on others.

You turned your head look at Jason and noticed his expression very serious. You realized you said the wrong thing. You was thinking about how to change the topic, but Jason interrupted your thinking.

"If you leave, I will find you." He said this in a gentle voice.

"I was just joking."

"Whether it's a joke or serious, since you asked, I will give you an answer. I will find you. This is what I can do and my answer."

Your heart was moved by Jason's gentleness. You looked out the window awkwardly and at a loss. You scratched your head and didn't know how to respond. You had never experienced such a sudden change.

"Umm, Y/N..."

"What's the matter?" You turned to him.

He told you with a serious look, "I'm serious."

For some reason, you felt a warm sensation on your cheeks. When you looked at Jason again, his serious expression had turned into a gentle smile. Compared to before and now, this is the first time you have so many complicated emotions.

"Thank you, Jason."

"Woof!" Kirin ran to the sofa and barked after finishing his meal.

"Hey, Kirin. Are you full? Are the dog biscuits prepared by mommy delicious?" Jason left the sofa squatted in front of Kirin, picked him up and coaxed him.

"Woof!" Kirin licked Jason's face as if he was acting cute to him.

"Very good, very good, you are the best." Jason coaxed Kirin like a father.

When you moved in alone, there was no other sound except Kirin's barking and sound of the TV. Jason's arrival turned this home into a warm and happy space.

You left the sofa and squatted next to Jason. "Kirin likes you very much."

"Hahaha, I think so too."

"Okay, Kirin, hold mommy." You clapped your hands and called Kirin.

Kirin looked at you and fell into Jason's arms.

You clenched your fists "This dog traitor! He actually ignored me! I'm your mommy!

Jason realized and immediately protected Kirin. "Mommy, calm down."

"How can I calm down! I am the one who feeds it every day!"

Kirin jumped out of Jason's arms and ran away, leaving you two laughing in the living room. The scene of Kirin running away in fear was so funny that you two laughed so hard.

"Stinky traitor, roast him next time." You said with a smile.

"Go easy on him, mommy." Jason stood up.

You sat on the floor "I know, you spoil him too much."

"Who told him to be around me."

Jason's phone rang. You couldn't see whose name it was, but Jason's expression became serious. He avoided you went to the kitchen answer the call. You sat on the floor in the living room continued to drink tea.

After a while, Jason came out of the kitchen, sighed, there was only a faint smile on his face. You realized that he was troubled, but he didn't say anything, just leaned against the kitchen door look at his phone.

You stood up walked to his side. He noticed that you were approaching immediately put the phone back in his pocket. You noticed that he rarely used his phone in front of you and tried to turn off the silent mode, especially when you two were alone.

"Work?"

He nodded "Yeah."

You poked him with your arm "Keep it up."

"I will. Bye."

He sat in the hallway put on his boots. He turned the doorknob to open it. He didn't leave directly, but just stood quietly outside the door.

He looked reluctant and said "I'm leaving first."

"Yeah." You nodded.

"Remember, call me first if anything."

"I know, I've remembered it."

"Good girl."

After saying that, he took the first step to leave. You reached out and took his arm. You didn't know why your body suddenly lost control. What should you do at this time?

"Y/N? What's wrong?"

"Jason..."

"I'm here."

"Call me again." You smiled at him.

He chuckled "Sure, I promise."

"Bye." You both said goodbye at the same time. He left your house. You closed and locked the door. When you returned to the living room, you turned on the TV sat on the sofa.

"So quiet..." You look at the two teacups on the coffee table.

Jason POV

I left the elevator and went back to the car, leaning back on the seat, closing my eyes and thinking about the happiness I had just experienced. I felt this moment was really short, I wanted to stay there. I felt the place where she was, was my safe haven.

I felt I was selfish. I had things I should do, so did she. Every day I faced various dangerous situations. If I stayed with her long time, I might not be able to predict her safety.

Now a Cyber ​​Ninja has come to this city, it is still unknown whether it will pose any threat. I know nothing about that weirdo, and I should not understand.

But the feeling of uneasiness always surged in my heart. What should I do if Joker chooses her? I clenched the steering wheel with both hands. When I thought of that psychopath Joker, I broke out in cold sweat.

"No!" I shouted, because I knew very well the psychopath's target was me. He wanted use me to cause conflict between me and Batman, he wanted to use my hand to overthrow Batman.

I will never let this happen, I will never let anyone hurt her. Only she is different. She dares to show her scars even though she has them on her body. Her smile and voice are my salvation.

Only she...

"Ding!" A message alert sound brought me back to a calm state. I took out my phone saw it was a message from her. I clicked on it saw she sent a photo of Kirin sleeping. I saved the photo.

I laughed out loud, "Hahaha, so funny."

After calming down, I drove out of the apartment and returned to the manor. I told myself as long as I was still maintaining the peace of the city, I could go to see her with peace of mind, and she could live in peace.

Chapter 3 End.

Do you think it's time for Red Hood meet Kitsune?

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I would love to hear the rest of your rambles on damirae I love hearing people different views regarding them and what they do in their daily life or thing in general relating to them

And I would love to share! Thanks for being interested in my thoughts haha. Side note, if you want some awesome takes visit @redstreetsahead and @djbunnie they have some really fun ideas! Below are just a garbled bullet list of hcs and whatnot. No particular order or theme

When it’s just Raven and him, Damian is astonishingly more patient and less hot-headed. Raven was surprised to find this out at first but fell even deeper in love with him because of this exclusive and hidden gentle side. It wasn’t always like that but when he started actually feeling vulnerable and comfortable around her it was like a dam had been broken. Raven knows if she ever told anyone what he was like behind closed doors no one would believe her

There are definitely instances where the two have to be apart for x amounts of time, and I think Damian experiences a greater sense of longing of missing her. Not that Raven doesn’t miss him terribly, but because she has such masterful control over her emotions it’s easier for her to manage. Damian of course is extremely focused on the mission at hand, and doesn’t allow his emotions to distract him by any means; but if he gets a moment to pause he will happily think about her

On that note I would love to see a moment where Damian is on mission with Dick, and while they’re in transit or have a second to breathe, Dick asks about Raven. Dick strategically brings up this topic because Damian can’t just run away from it lol. At this point, Dick has inklings that Damian has developed some very real feelings for her, and wants to assure him he has his support. Of course Damian vehemently expresses it’s none of Grayscum’s (my hc for what Damian calls him lol) business, but deep down really appreciates it because he isn’t sure if he could go to his father for those types of things

Damian is the first person to ask if he can practice meditating with her. He had been feeling particularly frustrated at this time and became open minded to other options because punching a wall until his knuckles bled wasn’t really working. At first Raven was unsure because she didn’t know if she could handle a second person while she meditated, but after realizing his presence, despite his tumultuous emotional state, was quite comforting. Having (good) companionship she found was extremely helpful and it became something she enjoyed immensely. From that point forward he was always welcome to meditate with her. It took a bit of courage but finally Raven actually invites him to meditate together

Imagine after them publicly dating for a bit, their sparring sessions become a bit more flirtatious. They’ve grown comfortable with people knowing about them so their private mannerisms sometimes slip out. Garfield notes one day, “Jeeze you guys are becoming a Dick and Kori 2.0.” Neither of them will ever fully recover from that kind of embarrassment.

Damian learns Raven doesn’t know how to drive. Absolutely stunned and appalled by this fact, Raven is forced (very panicked by the way) behind the wheel by the end of the day. “Damian PLEASE don’t make me do this?!” “You HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE RAVEN.” “NO I DON’T I CAN FLY AND TELEPORT OH MY GOD.” “Okay, so this is a manual.”

The pride Damian has when he introduces Raven to the Bat Fam is palpable. He is especially excited when Raven and Alfred end up having long talks in the kitchen over a cup of tea about poetry and other niche literature that even Bruce doesn’t know about.

Raven asks one day if she can draw with Damian, and that was one of the best moments in that little angry boy’s life. He happily gets her supplies and she is very out of her comfort zone. But she wanted to share yet another thing with him. So she tries her best. She tries not to think about Mr. Picasso over there too much and manages to produce a very rough and haphazard sketch. Damian insists on framing it. Raven refuses.

Raven sucks so bad at cooking. Anything more than a sandwich or boxed Mac and cheese is simply too much to ask for. Girl knows her limits and respects them. Damian on the other hand can cook, but I think they both actively avoid it. His knife skills are stellar though.

Not sure how good of a carpenter Damian would be, but maybe at one point he tries to build her a bookshelf. If it doesn’t turn out good he can always just buy an antique for her.

While Damian is the gift giver, Raven’s love language is quality time. She makes sure to do things they both enjoy, whether that’s reading together, listening to music, going on a motorcycle ride, or just taking a nap together. If she notices Damian feeling the need to blow steam or just get away from the tower, she offers to teleport them to Gotham to go on patrol for the night. Damian cannot express how much that truly means to him.

[roobylavender]

im really sorry if this question ends up being repetitive: but, if not for bruce’s over reliance on dick to regulate his thoughts and emotions, why would dick grow up into feeling like he needs to repress his emotions so much and his eagerness to act as people’s support? i know youve spoken about wolfman and his altering of their relationship but if ntt is generally an accurate portrayal of an adult dick, to me this nevertheless sounds like the consequences a parent-child relationship where the responsibilities are titled too much towards the child

i suppose this could also segue into asking for recs that would help me better understand your interpretation of their relationship 👀

not repetitive at all! to me the irony of wolfman's depiction of dick lies in that it is simultaneously something you can logically ascertain from prior canon but not for the reasons actually presented by wolfman. if that makes sense. he does extra work that isn't actually necessary to help explain why dick would act the way that he does because there's plenty of reasons for it without rewriting his history with bruce to have always been suppressed and edgy and dark. to me it makes far more sense to capitalize on the inevitable disconnect between bruce and dick as an adult and a child. batman: full circle is a good example of that dichotomy (and although it was published in the early 90s it built on mike w. barr's prior understanding of the relationship between dick and bruce that he wrote into the early 80s). bruce's primary concern for the people he works with is never standards or finesse but safety. he worries constantly about others coming to harm under his watch and with a child in particular those worries were exacerbated. he ran a tight ship not because he believed dick had anything to prove but because the only way dick could keep being robin was if he went about it safely. that was obv easy for an adult to understand. but not so much for a child

to bruce these worries were practical and par for the course (as well as an expression of his love and protectiveness) but for dick their consequences formed the crux of his entire world. as a child he idolized everything about bruce. his heroism. his work ethic. his skill. his resolve. his preparedness. if dick couldn't live up to the standard he set for himself in idolizing bruce then what could he ever hope to amount to? that was the thought constantly going through his head. and it's why the bulk of his childhood and primary tenure as bruce's partner was so precariously protected by the fact that nothing bad ever really happened during it (and admittedly this framing is convenient because even chronologically speaking nothing very significant happened in their history with each other until dick left for university in 1969) (i know dixon opted to write that whole shtick with dent in his version of events but personally i never found it necessary to do so). there is enough there in the idea of dick working hard for the course of a decade to embody who he believed bruce to be that lends itself to it eventually being difficult for him to healthily express himself once the rift between them actually began to emerge

because what about bruce was there to actually see that was broken and dark before dick became an adult? i know a lot of dick fans hate batman #408 because they don't like that it enforced "retirement" upon dick (which i personally believe is a conclusion they come to because of the way batman #416 re-framed the same scene) but to me that's an inaccurate reading of the text. batman #408 was about bruce (admittedly far too belatedly) recognizing that he could not in good conscience continue to ask dick to go out and be a vigilante on what he considered to be his own "orders". he viewed dick's close call with death at the hands of the joker as something directly of his own making. although their tenure with each other had been wonderful if dick wanted to continue to be a vigilante it had to be on his own terms and of his own volition. obv that was logical to bruce and it was something dick managed to accept in the moment. but it's still hard to go from always having a purpose alongside someone you idolized to finally being entrusted entirely to forge your own

in general i like the idea of dick the adult becoming privy to all of the personal problems and conflicts that come with being a vigilante. he was conveniently shielded from a lot of those problems as a child because all he had to do was be bruce's partner and hope to live up to the title. bruce had no reason to trauma dump on him or talk about his worries and concerns at length with him because it was never supposed to be dick's job to field those worries and concerns in the first place. he was a child. the only thing bruce wanted to do was to help channel his emotions through an outlet and provide him with a home to grow up in. but when you become an adult often that dynamic shifts. you're still not responsible for fielding those worries and concerns but you can perhaps be trusted with them. that's why i like the framing in batman #408 of dick now being a man. it's a subtle way to frame the double-edged sword of adulthood. the world is in your hands now but so will be the horrors that come with it. coming to terms with the real world that bruce lives in should be hard for dick. coming to terms with who bruce is when he's not perfect should be hard. coming to terms with how quietly bruce kept his grief because he did not see fit to overwhelm a child with it should be hard. that dichotomy of dick both wanting to be bruce's brother and his son should form the crux of their conflict with each other because you can't hope to be someone's equal and someone's protected at the same time in that kind of relationship. for dick to transition into the position of equal he has to expose himself to the fact that bruce is not in fact an idol but someone irrevocably human. and that should interfere significantly with his head and his own standards for himself

[ahoyimlosingmymind]

ok im curious do you have any jason todd headcannons

These are (all) mostly angst, so be forewarned

THE AUTOPSY SCAR STAYS EVEN IF IT"S ILLOGICAL

SO DO THE GREEN EYES and WHITE STREAK

Idc where the autopsy scar came from, but I like the idea that the LOA did experiments post resurrection bc Ra's is so obsessed with immortality.

I don't hate the 'pit madness' trope, so long as it feeds on already existing emotions and it's temporary after getting out of the pit. Kind of like it's this voice at the back of his mind that is amplified and urges him to do things he would typically hesitate to do. But it's still well within his power to resist or give in.

Jason would hide non-perishables all around the manor for the first two years living there and genuinely believed he was one misstep from being kicked out the whole time

Kinda related to ^ (TW: Food issues) he has really bad issues with food insecurity. He has a habit of switching between scarfing food/binge eating, and then storing things for too long because he's afraid of running out and having empty shelves ever

Sometimes he forgets how old he is and his knee-jerk reaction is to answer "15" when someone asks

He ran a bicycle gang with other kids on the streets when he was homeless. Mostly to steal food and help each other out. But Winter typically picked them all off one by one, some would get taken into the foster system, kidnapped etc... so it didn't last.

He can't stand needles

He hated galas as a kid bc of the obvious classism, and the expectation for him to mask his 'roots', mannerisms, accents etc

of course, that didn't stop people from commenting and comparing him to the first Wayne Ward.

He could have his pockets lined with gold and still always chooses the cheapest option when he's out shopping for food/necessities. He never lets anyone else pay for him, and if for some reason someone does, he picks the cheapest thing he can find

He needs his bedroom door locked at all times

Can't sleep without a night-light, but he'd take that info to his grave

Learning to shave and drive were incredibly emotional experiences for him, because he was on his own and just really wanted Bruce to help him

He was the first to call Bruce 'Dad' normally as Robin, (aside from Damian, but he calls him 'Father' which is just different to me) and Jason had the most 'dad & son' relationship with Bruce out of all the robins. This is part of the reason he can't reconcile the Bruce he knows now, with the one he left.

He is often the only one to call Bruce 'dad' to this day, and it's more subconscious than anything. It slips when he's really emotional or drugged up and he hates himself for it

He's an angry crier (most emotions make his eyes burn)

He used to really want to get married and have kids, and some part of him still does, but he's terrified of damaging his kids bc of all his own issues and he can't imagine ever meeting someone who would put up with him

He can't stand to be in the manor for too long but he will hangout with his brothers and the girls outside of it. Typically these hangouts only work if it's kept light/surface level

He loves all of them and would kill and die for them, but this is not common or expressed knowledge. It's in the subtext.

He wants to be close to all of them, and Bruce- but there's just too much trauma and bad-blood to ever really fix it all. He knows it will never be fixed, and he's not willing to compromise his beliefs for it.

He wants to go to college

and is working on getting his GED

and lastly: I lowkey vibe with him and Stephanie as a ship if it was given the care and attention it deserved

Canon ship wise though, I HC Rose is the only girl he's ever genuinely seen a future with and she feels the same about him which is why they're terribly avoidant of each other

sorry this was legit all angst <3

[spite-and-waffles]

I feel like neither the pro-Talia Al Ghul camp or the anti-Talia camp really care to delve deeply into the fact that she has been abused and used by her father her whole life, and is as tragic a character as Jason. Her fixating on a man as emotionally distant and obsessed with his mission as Ra's, knowing full well that he will never choose her or his children over it, is a completely accurate showcasing of the way people perpetuate their own trauma cycles.

And while I hope more people refuse to take anything Grant Morrison wrote about Talia to account, making her a good mother in reaction to it also just does not make sense. Just like Bruce, she's an example of someone who loves her child fiercely but is too traumatized and emotionally stunted to express it in healthy ways. Unlike Bruce she grew up in a literal terrorist cult and raised Damian in it as well. Her being exacting and teaching Damian to be ruthless and trust no one were all incredibly damaging and abusive, but it's also the only fucking way he could have survived the League or Ra's. Yes, she could have sent Damian to his father and keeping him by her side was selfish, but this woman, who had been starved of love and had never been anyone's priority since her mother died, finally had a person to be hers and only hers. It's horribly, tragically human to guard that love jealously and possessively.

The Tiger Mom as a trope is racist, but the emotional effects on women made to prove their worth as humans via motherhood is very much a reality that women of colour can relate to, and one not confined to just Asians. I'm only going to speak for my own people here, but the way Asian mothers make their sons their whole reason for being stems directly from the oppressively patriarchal cultures we grow up in, where a woman's worth is predicated on being a wife and mother and the highest honour she can aspire to is having a son. Ra's is the original patriarch who drilled into his daughters that they could never inherit his legacy no matter how much they proved their love, and that they owed him male heirs. Damian's very existence is tied up with Talia's idea of her own personhood and worth and achievement, which is why she piles on so many contradicting expectations on him - that he's fiercely independent but also stays by her side, become his father's perfect heir but take only her values, never be a pawn like she was, but align with her own wishes.

However you want to negotiate the racism of the way Talia is written is up to you obviously, but I feel that there's no realistic way that Talia can be a good mother (even in Son of the Demon she acted in Bruce's best interests, deceived him and abandoned her child, which actually might have been kinder than attempting to raise him in the LoA). I feel that making her one is an extremely simplistic way of dealing with the racialized misogyny her character is subjected to, and a disservice to real-life children of mothers like her, who love their children fiercely but perpetuate abuse cycles because of that very love.

For me, deconstructing and reaching past the misogyny and racism means humanising her and not making her value and sympathy as a character contingent on how good of a mother she is to Damian and Jason. Trauma and abuse slows or arrests your emotional development and makes it difficult to regulate your emotions and impulses, which is why it's a requirement for traumatized people to cognitively work on themselves in order to be good parents to their own children. Talia cannot. There's absolutely no therapist she can trust, the last time she felt close to someone she was decieved, tortured and brainwashed by her, and not only can't she get away from her father but she received a harsh object lesson from her sister on what happens when you try. This woman is a goddamn victim in every possible way, even more than Jason. It's also one of the reasons I don't buy that she allowed herself to be close to Jason, maternal feelings notwithstanding.

(Also her sleeping with him was pretty gross and unnecessary of Winick, whose writing is far from unproblematic when it comes to WoC, but it makes for a fascinating character deconstruction because afaik it happened right after Nyssa tortured her until she was brainwashed against Ra's and Bruce. So at that point in time she was basically in tatters and locked in the same self-destructive spiral as Jason, and maybe she wanted to nuke her sense of maternal care towards him in a bid to feel less emotionally vulnerable. I love this kind of psychological yarn balls in fiction.)

Absolutely none of this should absolve her choices. None of this means she's a good anything or that she should be seen as a purely sympathetic and wronged character. She's obscenely rich and powerful, ruthless, cunning and manipulative. She's one of the most dangerous people in the world. She's not fit to raise anyone. But if you can't accept all of that and square it with a fiercely loving heart and find a deeply human character then I really can't relate to you.

Let female characters of colour be human, morally grey and complex. Let fictional mothers be traumatized and deeply damaging without demonizing them. And stop moralizing female characters, I am begging you. We're far past Victorian England. Making them be on their best behaviour all the time to be sympathetic is oppressive as hell and not what storytelling is for.

[yellowocaballero]

just rereading your reverse robins au...i have to say, i don't think anyone understands tim drake like you do. by far the most superior reverse robins au to ever exist. and it's not like tim is the only character you understand either! you get them all! it's earthshattering & spectacular.

I would love to demur and go "oh, surely I'm not the only one who understands Tim Drake and writes a suitably unhinged Tim just as unhinged as in the comics -"

No. I am. You guys need to shape up about writing Tim. What is with this sadboy 'I just want a family' 'where's my coffee' woobie stuff. Go back and read the comics. This man is fucking insane.

I've talked before on this blog about how I finagled writing a Tim who is very much unlike any Tim, but who still feels the same. The man REALLY canonically has an addictive/obsessive personality (complete with deeply escapist tendencies and disregard for if the object of addiction is dangerous/bad for him - it is the profile of an addict). We feel that, because it's his personality in the comics, and even though no sane person would write the kid with a coke addiction we still vibe that it fits with what we know of him. Sometimes choosing to write somebody DRASTICALLY out of character can get down into the core of the character better than anything else.

In fanfic people write Tim as perpetually seeking a family, and I think on one level it's true - he LOVED Dick's (guilty.) attention and brotherhood. But I don't think he really had a father relationship with Bruce and I don't think he really wanted it. Man literally tried to falsify an uncle so he wouldn't have to suffer adult supervision. Bruce kept him at an emotional arms length because of Jason. When his dad tried to reconnect with Tim as a teenager, Tim did love him and felt guilty for the discord he caused, but he just straight up wasn't emotionally invested in the relationship(and not really for abuse reasons - comic split between bad parents/abusive parents is uhh ill-done, but I think Jack is almost never written as an abusive parent with authorial intent, which imho is the important thing). Tim holds adults and family figures at arms length. He's close with Young Justice, but they never even know his ID - he loves them, but he's not intimate with them. He is a cold person and he never really tries for anything different, when he has something different he has NO idea what to do with it, and I don't think he really wants it. But like that doesn't fit Batman sad baby adoption narrative soooo

I think at the end of the day what Tim is defined by is loss and absence, and it can never be defined by presence because Tim is no longer a person who can accept that. He is the single most interconnected character in the Batfam (DC was pushing for a lot of #teenheroes at the time and he was buddies with ALL of them), but all of those relationships have an absence where Tim is pathologically incapable of vulnerability. His life is comedically, comic book sad - he has lost a dad, a mom, a step-mom, an adoptive dad (400% PARENTAL MORTALITY RATE), a girlfriend, a best friend, and another best friend. That is NUTS. And cuz comics are kinda whatever about things, he just goes on his way. Comics don't acknowledge these things. But what you end up with is a Tim, who one way or another is always alone, and who always accepts that.

I couldn't quite express everything I wanted to express with Tim in the prophetic spring, but by the Cass story I had improved as a writer enough to show what I wanted to show. Tim is an old character with a lot of stuff going on, so I could basically pick any emotional throughline I wanted, but I picked for me what I think has defined his life. Tim's story was about a child who had been depressed since he could remember. Tim is the story of a lot of victims of emotional neglect and who live their lives in deep depression that is never acknowledged. He is never vulnerable for a second (even with Cass - and that's what Cass struggles with during that story, how vulnerability isn't knowing but saying), and the depression is sublimated/repressed and never acknowledged cuz Bruce does the same damn thing and he didn't notice lol.

In a way, in that story, Tim's mental health and drug addiction spiral is a good thing. Tim loudly and publicly developing a drug addiction was his way of asking for help, his way of finally screaming that he was in pain. Worst possible way. But it was kind of the only way he could, because Tim didn't know how to ask for help, because he didn't know how to be vulnerable. He could only figure out how to be push everybody away and try to violently throw them out of his life and how to be cruel to them, and it's fucked up that it was his way of asking for help - but Cass knew, and Cass understood. And Cass wasn't going to ignore it anymore.

There are a lot of insanely reliable things about me and it is that I CANNOT shut up when I talk about Tim. Thanks for reading this long-ass diatribe jakldfjlasdf.

[dotthings]

The premiere of Gotham Knights was highly enjoyable as a tv show, plus being a batfamily fan I've got some tasty layers to unpack. This show clearly was crafted by people who have thought a lot about the batfamily characters and there are some really intriguing analogues, parallels, and echoes in the mix.

The gravitas centerpiece here really is Misha's portrayal of Harvey and he's showing what spn fans have known for years, how good Misha is at putting humanity on screen, opening himself up raw to it, and this time a character far more facile and fluid in his expressing of emotions (and knowing where this goes, far more volatile too). There's a genuine goodness and gentleness and sense of justice in Harvey that's going to make what's coming all that much more painful. Misha's showing both the compassion and the "hard charging" sense of command. I'm all tingly.

Another thought on Harvey and his roles: There's no Alfred in GK and there being no Jim Gordon either and the loss of both makes it a much darker AU to me. (And Cressida is not filling the hole no Alfred leaves). Who is bringing the notes that I would expect from Jim Gordon or from Alfred Pennyworth is Harvey Dent. Harvey, like Jim, one of the few decent people in a corrupt Gotham system, and a corrupted GCPD, who loves Bruce, and they worked together in their hopes for a better Gotham. Harvey's giving Turner emotional support, filling the Alfred role, Harvey's similar to Jim Gordon, a decent person trying to hold back the flood, and logistically Harvey might also wind up fulfilling the Jim Gordon role for the new batkids, a contact inside who can help them.

Carrie Kelley knows how to make an entrance. "He called me his little robin." She saved Batman, literally, Robins also save Bruce emotionally, so he's not doing this alone, and Carrie acted in that role too. They clearly were close, she is another adopted kid. I'm hoping we'll get to learn more about that relationship. How she became his eyes and ears. I LOVE HER. She is my favorite of the kids so far, although I think all the batkids are appealing. And like some other Robins, she vigilantes without becoming what Bruce became, without living in shadows. She doesn't seem eaten by the darkness. By whatever drives her to do this. Which may be why Bruce let her in and trained her. He needed the light by his side.

That line where Carrie tells Turner that Bruce said Turner was his hero caught at my heart. Bruce didn't want Turner to go down his path into the shadows. It seems this Bruce was scared of the darkness in himself. And maybe was scared of it taking over Turner because his parents were murdered, like Bruce's were. Turner has a little bit of echo for Dick Grayson--Dick uses the shadows, he doesn't live there like his adopted father does. Bruce shielded Turner to try to protect that light, similarly to how Bruce admired and was drawn to that aspect of Dick. There's a sad irony but also a hopeful note in the fact that despite Bruce's efforts, Turner won't be able to escape the bat legacy after all, however Turner is imo going to follow Dick's path. So even as he takes on the role of the vigilante, he's not going to let the darkness swallow him up the way Bruce feared it would if he brought Turner into the batcave. Why was Bruce so afraid of Turner letting the darkness eat him, maybe because Turner's background is so similar to his own. He projected onto Turner and feared Turner becoming exactly like him.

The pace and fight scenes moved along at a very good clip and I'm loving the gothic feel of it and the set decoration. The belfry is every bit as beautiful as I hoped.

Harper doing anything to protect her brother, and Cullen being very capable of taking care of himself and everyone else. I'm loving the Row siblings.

Duela is really really FUN. I expected to like her and I do. Also Harley Quinn exists in this world, presumably she's not dead like the Joker. No idea if Harley would ever get released to appear in GK but I am immensely intrigued by Duela's resentment of Harley while she's a bit like her. More hard-bitten, less idealistic. Even after she ditches Joker and chooses to be, well, more good than she was, if not exactly no longer villainous, Harley still has an idealism. Duela's outlook on the world is darker than Harley's.

[marvelrarepairbingo]

It’s a new year and a new round of Marvel Rare Pair Bingo as we kick off the spring with some really great submissions from all our great participants to check out under the cut. Round Two is turning out to be really exciting for us here on tumblr and over on our discord server, so if you’re looking to have a little fun and excitement in your life, there’s still time to sign up and join us or head on over to the discord to chat with all the other Marvel Rare Pair fans! We’re so excited to see what this year brings ahead for everyone. As you can see in the links below we’ve got a lot of great things happening already!

Title: Dance on fire as it intends Author: Wolfsheart Card: MRP-001 Square filled: N1: Getting physical: Touching, Hugging, Cuddling Pairing: Scott Summers/Thor Rating: M Warnings: No archive warnings Summary: After a night of partying in Asgard's palace, Scott wakes up in a strange bed with a surprise partner. He can't remember the night of passion he spent with Thor, but he realizes that he's not freaked out by this, and he hopes for a repeat performance. Word Count: 3373 (I forgot that this was actually for this bingo as well as the Scott Summers Bingo) Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44786251

Title: Caught between the Scylla and Charybdis Author: Wolfsheart Card: MRP-001 Square filled: B1: Show Me/Teach Me Pairing: Tony Stark/Stephen Strange Rating: E Warnings: None apply Summary: Tony Stark is still healing from the burns sustained from his snap that ended the Second Battle with Thanos, and he's going a little stir crazy. Everyone wants him to rest! Loving boyfriend Stephen Strange comes to the compound, and Tony expresses some concerns and proposes an idea to his skeptical boyfriend. Word Count: 14989 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44785741

Title: To eat that burning heart out of his hand Author: Wolfsheart Card: MRP-001 Square filled: Free Square, Halloween Adoptable prompt: 5. Weird neighbor has a secret Pairing: Stephen Strange/Kaecilius Rating: M (Mature mostly for depictions of dismemberment) Warnings: Shameless in-jokes/references to a variety of franchises within the story that make this a very cheeky fic and I fully expect to have eggs thrown at me. Some descriptions of dismemberment and violence. Summary: Dr. Stephen Strange, a well-respected and on the rise surgeon in a NYC hospital, settles into his posh apartment, interacts with neighbors, and generally lives his life without many emotional attachments. Until one day a new neighbor moves in right next door to him. Dr. Kaecilius is an impeccably dressed and sharp-witted psychiatrist and intrigues Stephen from the moment he moves in. After missing each other at earlier opportunities, they finally meet and become friends. One day, Stephen realizes there's more to their friendship than meets the eye. Word Count: 7009 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45231157

Title: A Mishap In The Lab Author:  TrashficParlour Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: N5: A Mishap In The Lab Pairing: Bruce Banner/Loki Rating: Explicit Warnings: Smut, Lab Sex, Established Relationship Summary: Loki visits Bruce in the lab. It doesn't end as planned. Word Count: 881 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44115711 Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: N5: A Mishap In The Lab Pairing: Bruce Banner/Loki Rating: Explicit Warnings: Smut, Lab Sex, Established Relationship Summary: Loki visits Bruce in the lab. It doesn't end as planned. Word Count: 881 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44115711

Title: The warmth of a fireplace Author:  TrashficParlour Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: N4: Cuddling under blankets at a fireplace Pairing: Mobius M. Mobius/Wong Rating: Gen Warnings: Established Relationship, Fluff Summary: Neither of them had felt like this before, but maybe they could figure it out together. Word Count: 518 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44133585

Title: Haunted Houses and other troubles Author:  TrashficParlour Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: N3: Free Space Pairing: Bruce Banner/Steve Rogers Rating: Gen Warnings: Pre-Slash, Fluff, Cute Summary: Steve is protective, and Bruce decides he could use it to his advantage. Word Count: 946 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44174311

Title: Hiding The Hickeys Author:  TrashficParlour Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: G5: Hiding The Hickeys Pairing: Bruce Banner/Quentin Beck Rating: Mature Warnings/Tags: Co-Workers to Lovers, Humor, Fluff, Implied sexual content, no actual smut described Summary: “You’re awake,” Quentin spoke, sounding a tad surprised. Bruce nodded in response, sitting and staring blankly, unsure what else to do. What was he supposed to respond? Before he could think more about that, though, Quentin spoke up again. “I’ll make breakfast. Unless you want to get the hell out of here instead.” The younger man sounded unsure and Bruce shook his head. “I’ll stay for coffee.” Word Count: 1578 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45849550

Title: The Horror Author: TrashficParlour Card #: MRP-005 Square Filled: G2 Pairing: Bruce Banner/Quentin Beck Rating: G Warnings: None apply Summary: Quentin obviously isn't scared. Word Count: 100 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45988993

Title: we'll keep falling on each other to fill the empty spaces Collaborator: shehungthemoon - tumblr | ella - discord Card #MRB009 Square Filled: I1: Sensual Touch As Communication Pairing: Ward Meachum/Danny Rand Rating: Teen Warnings: ×Post-Season/Series 01 ×Ward Meachum Deserves Like 6 Million Hugs ×Hurt/Comfort ×words words words. it's all about words. ×Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism ×References to Drugs ×Ward didn't but I had fun writing about Harold's deaths ×Established Relationship, drugs & alcohol Summary: “You’re really pretty when you smile,” Danny said, absurdly, insanely, oh-so gently. He brought a hand up and traced the crow’s feet by the corners of Ward’s eyes with his thumb. Ward felt so so ugly and laughed. Danny squinted, applied pressure to his eye socket. “Ward.” (He wanted Danny to press in as hard as he could. He wanted to hear a crack, see a yellow glow. And he wanted to feel it most of all.) Word Count: 3969 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44864428

Title: Dare Me to Wish Squares Filled: MRP-015, N5, Science and Magic Author: buckybarnesdeservestobehappy Pairing: Bucky Barnes/Bucky Barnes Rating: E Tags/Warnings: Bucky engages in a sexual relationship with another variant of himself. Summary: When Bucky finds a special artifact on a mission with Steve, he’s drawn to the trinket with a longing that defies logic. The Winter Soldier is summoned, and Bucky comes face to face with a part of himself he’s not sure he knows how to handle. Half out of his mind, he allows the Winter Soldier to take over. Bucky’s not used to letting go of his control now that he’s escaped Hydra’s clutches, but this is one time he has no regrets. Word Count: 3240 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46629946

Title: Dare Me to Wish Squares Filled: MRP-015, I1, Image Bucky in Falcon and the Winter Soldier Author: buckybarnesdeservestobehappy Pairing: What If Bucky Barnes/TFAWS Bucky Barnes Rating: T Tags/Warnings: Bucky kisses another variant of himself. Summary: Bucky Barnes is tired. After living for so long, escaping Hydra’s clutches, coming back from the Snap, and defeating Thanos, he really just wants to rest. Unfortunately, the Flag Smashers, John Walker, and Zemo stir up trouble. When Sam takes the mantle of Captain America, Bucky’s sure it’s time for retirement. Then, he’s called in for one more highly secret mission that threatens to upend his entire world. Word Count: 2740 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46641940

Title: One More Cup Of Coffee Author: Marvel_Kitten Card #: MRP-0025 Square Filled: B1: Movies, takeout, snuggles Pairing: M'Baku/James "Bucky" Barnes Rating: Mature Warnings: Coffee shop AU; exes to Lovers; getting back together; romantic fluff; non explicit sexual content Summary: One rainy afternoon in New York City changes everything for M'Baku. He's always known that James Barnes has his share of secrets. But if he wants to keep him this time, he'll have to keep his secrets too, and there's no telling where those secrets will lead. Word Count: Chapter 3: 1.7k Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/40816416/chapters/112791409

Title: Eyes on You Author: Chaoticgardenbread Card #: MRP-029 Square Filled: I2: May I have this dance Pairing: Logan/Pietro Rating: Teen Warnings: May I have this dance Summary: he Maximoff twins find themselves working with Wolverine on their side hustle to retrieve Magneto’s helmet. While Quicksilver and Wolverine’s focus might be on the objective at hand, Wanda tries her best to figure out how exactly Logan, of all people, fits into their plan. Word Count: 3442 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44684683

Title: Steampunk AU Author/Artist: Chaoticgardenbread Card #: MRP-029 Square Filled: N2: Steampunk AU Pairing: Logan/Pietro Rating: Gen Warnings: N/A Summary: Steampunk AU Word Count: N/A Link: https://www.tumblr.com/chaoticgardenbread/710943450578714624/drawn-for-the-marvel-rare-pair-bingo-square-n2?source=share

Title: I abandon myself to the glimpses of prior times Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: I5: Honey Pairing: James "Bucky" Barnes/Sharon Carter/Steve Rogers Rating: Teen Warnings: Slice of Life, Baking, Domestic Fluff Summary: After a disastrous attempt to cook for Steve, Sharon and Bucky come up with a new idea to save breakfast. Word Count: 1676 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44227336

Title: Lay beside me, hide behind me Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: G3: Sam Wilson image prompt Pairing: Sharon Carter/Sam Wilson Rating: Gen Warnings: College AU, /University, Idiots in Love, Meeting the friends, Family Dinners, Social Anxiety, Misunderstandings Summary: Sharon’s stuck in New York for the holidays instead of being home for Christmas. She’s not in the mood, but when Sam proposes to go to a party his friends are hosting because he wants them to meet her, she realises that she doesn’t have to spend them alone. Word Count: 2207 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44423227

Title: Your place in Washington Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: N4: Touch starved Pairing: Sharon Carter/Maria Hil Rating: Explicit Warnings: Missing Scene, Light Dom/sub, Touch-Starved, Teasing, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Orgasm Delay/Denial Summary: Maria pays Sharon a work’s visit. For Sharon, the work is her girlfriend. Word Count: 768 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44449882

Title: Would You Be The Alan To My Ellie? Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: Adopted “Hey we should do a couples' costume.” “But we're not a couple, though.” “We could become a couple?” Pairing: James "Bucky" Barnes/Sarah Wilson Rating: Gen Warnings/Tags: N/A, Banter, Acts of Kindness, Pre-Relationship Summary: After everyone else paired up thinking that he wouldn’t be interested in it, Bucky is decided to win the Avenger annual Halloween costume contest. He only needs to find 1) a partner, and 2) matching costumes. Word Count: 1722 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45550180

Title: Happy Bucky Day Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: I4: Hopelessly outnumbered Pairing: James "Bucky" Barnes & Thunderbolts (MCU lineup) Rating: Gen Warnings: N/A, Team Bonding, Surprises, Birthday Party, Team as Family Summary: Bucky knows the Thunderbolts are up to something. For once, he doesn’t mind. Word Count: 1656 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45647839

Title: The Queen's Crown Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: free square Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Sylvie (Loki TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: Drabble Sequence, First Meetings, Sex Pollen, Implied Sexual Content, Morning After Summary: Darcy meets Sylvie in a delicate point, and shows her she can be a trusted ally —maybe even more. Word Count: 800 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46375807

Title: It Isn't Me Anymore Author: endlesstwanted Card #: MRP-031 Square Filled: 01: Soothing/healing touch Pairing: Yelena Belova & Ava Starr & John Walker Rating: Gen Warnings: Slice of Life, Queerplatonic Relationships, Domestic Fluff Summary: John cooks for Ava and Yelena, and they have an improvised date night at home; just another regular and amazing day in the little family they’ve created. Word Count: 1695 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46676344

Title: The Morn After Author: Blizzard_Fire Card: MRP-032 Square Filled: G3: Bruce and Thor Cook a Meal Together Pairing: Bruce Banner/Thor Rating: Teen Warnings: Fluff, Morning After, Referenced drunk sex, referenced drunkeness Summary: After a night of Asgardian partying, Thor awakens to an empty bed. Bruce appears to have left, but perhaps he's closer than Thor realises... Word Count: 1396 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44144163

Title: Kiss of Death Author: Blizzard_Fire Card: MRP-032 Square Filled: I3: Skeletons in the Closet Pairing:  Hela/Valkyrie Rating: Mature Warnings/Tags: Enemies-to-lovers, angst, hurt/comfort, Blood/injury, alcohol, stitching a wound, past grief, knife/gun mentions, angst Summary: Val is an MI5 agent. Hela is the assassin she’s hunted for her entire career. Tonight, Death is in her kitchen. Word Count: 1612 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45668218

Title: Something Soft Is Starting Author: TheUltimateUndesirable Card #: 034 Square Filled: N5 - Candlelit Dinner for Two Pairing: Happy Hogan/Franklin "Foggy" Nelson Rating: Teen Warnings: None Apply Summary: Set up on a blind date, Foggy finds himself surprisingly excited. What is there to lose after all? Worst case scenario he ends up with a good meal and Matt and Karen teasing him for a day or two. He doesn’t exactly plan for the best-case scenario though, which consists of curly hair he wants to try running his hand through as well as a cute personality that makes him feel fuzzy. Word Count: 3398 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44114230

Title: A Trick That Never Gets Old Author: TheUltimateUndesirable Card #: 034 Square Filled: O5 - Hopelessly Outnumbered Pairing: Loki/Clint Barton Rating: Mature Warnings: None Apply Summary: Loki’s determined to prove to Clint the nature of his different relationships. Ones that are founded on kind gentle touches like with his Mother, as well as those founded through rough housing like with his brother. Not so surprisingly the god’s love has no limits, leaving him preening at the kind of affection he’s come to receive in return. Maybe some he's come to enjoy so much he ends up in a situation that he isn't exactly ready to acknowledge. Word Count: 4318 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44114568 Title: Ain't That A Kick In The Head Author: TheUltimateUndesirable Card #: 034 Square Filled: N3 - FREE Pairing: Frank Castle/Matt Murdock Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: Matt's guilty of not exactly taking care of himself and doing bad things, even if in the name of good. He probably should care about all that a little more instead of flaunting though now that he has a loving boyfriend. More accurately a caring daddy that takes his well-being very seriously. Serious enough he is going to be feeling it for days. Word Count: 5859 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45469471

Title: The Words We Left Out Author: TheUltimateUndesirable Card #: 034 Square Filled: G3 - Getting Drunk Pairing: Clint Barton/Tony Stark Rating: Mature Warnings: dysphoria and menstruation Summary: Clint and Tony had been skating the boundaries of something more, without so many words. At least serious words. Something that now is coming back to bite Clint in the ass at one of the most annoying times in his life. Although he isn’t exactly sure what to expect from it finally being out there, he knows he definitely wasn’t prepared for some heartfelt love confession. Word Count: 5796 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45747259

Title: The Jabari Experience Author: TheUltimateUndesirable Card #MRP - 034 Ship(s): Peter Parker/M'Baku Rating: E Squares: B2 | Playful Kinks Tags: PWP, Peter Parker is basically a slut lol Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: Peter was prone to accidents. Usually not happy ones, but he was good enough at impromptu that he almost always was able to make them work to his favor. At least most of the time. Thankfully this accident was a rare and very happy one. One that was landing him with an experience that was going to be unmatchable. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45775636

Title: Here, Hold My Morals Author:  TheUltimateUndesirable Card #: MRP-034 Square Filled: I4 - Reunited with the Beloved Pairing: Tony Stark/Clint Barton Rating: E Warnings/Tags: Infidelity (between canon ship not Clint/Tony), Angst, Porn with Plot (because I hate myself) Summary: It’s been a lot to process, and he still isn’t entirely sure he knows how, but Clint is finally ready to start moving on. At least when it comes to the big picture. If Laura wants to keep cheating on him after he’d given his heart to her, just like everyone else, he can show her what it feels like. Assuming she has ever felt anything at all for him. At least if she did it might hurt a little when she walks out of the bedroom she’d just been sharing with Nat to Tony sucking on his cock like he made to be between his legs. Word Count: Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46081009 Title: Blowing A Wish Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Card #MRP - 034 Ship(s): Loki/Clint Barton Rating: E Squares: B4 - Piercings Tags: PWP & Omegaverse Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: Loki isn’t sure what his relationship is with Clinton now that he’s been an Avenger for a while. Whatever it is allows for them to regularly share their bodies together. Shamelessly and with enough desire that eventually the Alpha doesn’t even care if they are found out. A good thing since everyone was only separated from them by a door. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46198456

Title: Slicking Up Progress Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Card #MRP - 034 Ship(s): Tony Stark/Clint Barton Rating: E Squares: O4 - Surviving the Apocalypse Together Tags: PWP & Omegaverse Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: With the world falling apart around them and nothing left to really do, Tony and Clint have hunkered down together. It’s left them in a state of limbo, where progress isn’t really being made in life itself. It’s hard to really do anything during societal collapse and without SHIELD. However it does give them time to build a relationship while they wait things out. One currently being expressed through the most intimate moments they can share alone. Whether it’s panic attacks or letting slick drip down his chin, it’s progress. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46196752

Title: Under The Moon As One Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Card #MRP - 034 Ship(s): Tony Stark/Clint Barton Rating: E Squares: B1 - Image: Fireworks exploding in a heart shape Tags: Werewolf Tony PWP mating Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: It was a marriage of convenience if you glanced at it. Maybe an arranged marriage if you looked from a little further away. Up close though? The mating was hardly a burden when you’d fallen in love and had come to total peace with becoming a werewolf. Even if it meant getting stuck out under the full moon, knotted together with Tony like a cheap Twilight whore with a breeding kink. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46196569

Title: Surrounding Warmth Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Card #MRP - 034 Squares O2 - Taking Care of Someone Pairing: M'Baku/Peter Parker/Bucky Barnes Rating: T Tags/Warnings: Fluff, Poly, Drabble Summary: Peter isn't used to the cold winters of Jabari Land yet, but luckily, he has two men that he loves willing to take care of him. Word Count: 819 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46558942

Title: Family By Fate Squares Filled: MRP-034: I5 - Piggyback Ride Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Pairing: M'Baku/Peter Parker/Bucky Barnes Rating: T Tags/Warnings: Fluff, Poly, Referenced Mpreg, Omegaverse Summary: Sitting back, Bucky takes a moment to appreciate the sight of his soulmate and their Omega bonding over their new baby. A hard task with their oldest daughter impatient as ever to play with the new addition to their family. Something that makes his heart melt with happiness, that he never expected to have. Word Count: 1244 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46604998

Title: Insufferable Mortal Boyfriends Squares Filled: MRP-034: B5 - Shopping Author: BurdenedWithPointlessPurpose Pairing: Loki/Tony Stark/Clint Barton Rating: M Tags/Warnings: Fluff, Humour, Poly, Implied homophobia, Implied mpreg Summary: Out pointlessly causing trouble, Loki uses the Midgardian's entertainment as time to mull over how much he loves the two of them and pretends not to be as smitten with them as he really is. It doesn't work out so well towards the end with a minor slip up that thankfully is side railed due to their insufferable behavior. Word Count: 1242 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46658032

Title: Different kinds of Love (chapter 2 - Classified) Author: 42donotpanic Card #: MRP-038 Square Filled: Taking care of someone (I4) Pairing: Clint Barton/Matt Murdock Rating: Teen and up Audiences Warnings: alcohol Summary: Clint had a bad week. Matt comforts him Word Count: Story 2005, chapter 1381 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45897952/chapters/115582117

Title: Different Kinds of Love (chapter 4: New routines) Author: 42donotpanic Card #: MRP-038 Square Filled: O4-Moving in together Pairing: Clint Barton/Matt Murdock Rating: Teen Warnings: alcohol, top surgery, dysphoria Summary: Clint moves in with Matt and new routines develop Word Count: 984 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45897952/chapters/115697305 Title: Building a relationship (formerly: Different Kinds of Love) (chapter 7: Waffles) Author: 42donotpanic Card #: MRP-038 Square Filled: N3-Free Space Pairing: Clint Barton/Matt Murdock Rating: Teen Warnings: alcohol, top surgery, dysphoria Summary: Matt and Clint have Waffles together, see someone Clint wasn't expecting and annoy Natasha. Word Count: 1969 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45897952/chapters/116485351

Title: Building a Relationship (formerly: Different Kinds of Love) (chapter 8: Jealousy) Author: 42donotpanic Card #: MRP-038 Square Filled: G4-Someone needs a hug Pairing: Clint Barton/Matt Murdock Rating: Teen Warnings: alcohol, top surgery, dysphoria Summary: Clint has feelings. He tries to suppress them, but that doesn't work out quite as he hoped. Word Count: 4019 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45897952/chapters/116633713

Title: Best Birthday Ever Author: Sivan Card #: 039 Square Filled: I4: omegaverse/Finding the Perfect Alpha Pairing: James "Bucky" Barnes/Scott Summers Rating: Explicit Warnings: none, Omegaverse, airplane sex, light angst, domestic fluff Summary: “You did it for me?” Bucky asked, and covered his omega with kisses. Word Count: 2298 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45649237

Title: Scent Mates Author: Jimothy Card: MRP-0041 Square filled: O5: Intense attraction Pairing: Steve Rogers/Peggy Carter Rating: Explicit Warnings/Tags: ABO, Omega Peggy Carter, Alpha Steve Rogers, Oral Sex, Blow Jobs, Oral Knotting Summary: It should be impossible to catch her scent on the wind with their military-issued strength of suppressants but Steve is able to. And Agent Carter smells practically divine. He does all he can to ignore it, but a man is only so strong before everything comes to a head before Project Rebirth procedure tomorrow. Peggy only wants answers, too, as to why she can smell Private Rogers when it should be near impossible and how long can she ignore the fact that she can smell him. Or everything that falls into place after. Word Count: 3623 Link: https://www.tumblr.com/captainjimothycarter/712085904058171392/scent-mates?source=share

Title: Have Your Cake & Eat It Too Author:  Jimothy Card #: MRP-041 Square Filled: G1: Making Someone Smile Pairing: Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers Rating: Explicit Warnings: Birthday Smut Summary: When the Howling Commandos jeep breaks down on the way to their next destination, the only logical thing for Steve to do is to hoof it to Peggy. And just in time for her birthday. Word Count: 5868 Link: https://www.tumblr.com/captainjimothycarter/714780316174336000/have-your-cake-eat-it-too

Title: Fic Author:  Jimothy Card #: MRP-041 Square Filled: B1: "Stay." Pairing: Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers Rating: Mature Warnings: Unresolved Emotional Summary: Peggy tells herself each time would be the last, that they shouldn’t be doing this, that /she/ shouldn’t be doing this but the truth is, she can’t give Steve up. Word Count: 1171 Link: https://www.tumblr.com/captainjimothycarter/715178607658565632

Title: Another Day In Paradise: Author:  Jimothy Card #: MRP-041 Square Filled: B3: Blood Loss Pairing: Clint Barton/Bucky Barnes Rating: Teen Warnings: Drugged, Implied Rape Summary: Clint’s bad habit of attracting the wrong people catches up with him but lands him a hot nurse. Word Count: 1526 Link: https://www.tumblr.com/captainjimothycarter/715255496984117248/another-day-in-paradise?source=share

Title: Buttercream Betrayal Author:  Kay / Kay2Es0 on AO3 Card #: MRP-043 Square Filled: G5: Birthday Party Surprise Pairing: Bruce Banner/Jane Foster Rating: Teen Warnings: Domestic Fluff / No Warnings Summary: Jane was dead set on not celebrating her birthday, which was precisely why Bruce was buying her a cake anyway. Word Count: 2647 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46500064

Title: They were very thorough Author/Artist: nolanfa Card #: MRP-045r Square Filled: N1 - Bucky Barnes Pairing: Bucky Barnes / Bruce Banner Rating: T Warnings: allusions to torture, one drunk person Summary: Bruce considers Drunk Bucky's decisions ill-advised. Drunk Bucky disagrees. Word Count: 1 video, 56 seconds Link: https://www.tumblr.com/nolanfa/710528969120890880/illustration-kinda-for-last-chance-to-feel-human

Title: Uniform Author/Artist: nolanfa Card #: MRP-045r Square Filled: G4 - Kitten Therapy Pairing: Bucky Barnes & kittens Rating: G Warnings: tooth-rotting fluff, crack Summary: the reason Bucky's uniform has that many straps. Word Count: 1 digital art Link: https://www.tumblr.com/nolanfa/710542018280030208/the-winter-soldiers-uniform-must-be-the-most

Title: Drunk Hubris Author/Artist: nolanfa Card #: MRP-045r Square Filled: N1- Bucky Barnes Pairing: Bucky Barnes / Bruce Banner Rating: Teen Warnings/Major Tags: Drunk Bucky, Worried Bruce, Drunk person, vague references to (canon-typical) torture Summary: Bruce doesn't approve of Drunk Bucky's decision. Word Count: video, 56 seconds Link: https://www.tumblr.com/nolanfa/710528969120890880/illustration-kinda-for-last-chance-to-feel-human?source=share

Title: At Last I See Author: purpleicedteas Card #: MRP-048 Square Filled: N4 - Idiots in Love/Mutual Pining Pairing: WinterIron (Bucky/Tony) Rating: E Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Aging Summary: Tony needed reading glasses. God, wasn't he just twenty-six? Word Count: 2k Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46014307

Title: “Holiday Fling” Squares Filled: Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): N2, Day At The Beach Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: Marvel Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: G Tags/Warnings: meet awkward, fluff, holiday fling, Summary: Darcy’s relaxing on the beach when a stray ball almost hits her. Word Count: 1294 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45507871

Title: Of Cats and Secrets Squares Filled: Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): G3, Secret Identity  Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: Marvel Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: T for language Tags/Warnings: shapeshifting, magic, secret identities Summary: Brock reveals more than just a secret Word Count: 943 Link: https://ibelieveinturtles.tumblr.com/post/710951717350555648/of-cats-and-secrets

Title: Not A First Date (even if it feels like one) Squares Filled: Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): N3, Free Space Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: Marvel Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: G Tags/Warnings: time travel Summary: Food, wine, good conversation... what else could you ask for on a first date? Oh yeah. S.H.I.E.L.D. Word Count: 1080 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/38055907/chapters/114969652

Title: An Unchanging Situation Squares Filled: Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): N3, Free Space  Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: MCU Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: T Tags/Warnings: time loop, STRIKE, Summary: Strike raids the house of a collector of oddities with unexpected consequences. Word Count: 915 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45713866

Title: Wormhole Theory (Nexus Ch3) Squares Filled: DLBHQ Weekly Challenge:Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): G5, Bucky Barnes Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: Marvel Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Bucky Barnes Rating: T for language Tags/Warnings: Notting Hill AU Summary: With Peter temporarily out of the shop, Bucky settles in to enjoy the peace and quiet. When a customer walks in it takes him a little while to realise she’s not just anyone. Word Count: 2012 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43963620/chapters/115855642

Title: part-time soulmates, fulltime problem Squares Filled: Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): N4, Finding home/family Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: MCU Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: T Tags/Warnings: soulmates, fantasy au, Summary: A lot can happen in twelve years. Darcy has temporarily taken over Lord Coulson's duties and has discovered that there's more going on in the world than she thought. Word Count: 1465 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18604348/chapters/116731627

Title: Demon Kings and Meddling Goddesses Squares Filled:  Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051): B2, Zany Scheme  Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: MCU Pairing: Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow, Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers Rating: T Tags/Warnings: pre-relationship, demon king!Brock Rumlow, goddess!Darcy Lewis, goddess!Peggy Carter, crack Summary: Demon King Brock is tackling the filing when unexpected visitors arrive with a request: pretend to let the hero coming to kill him win. Word Count: 2234 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46531900

Title: The Oracle Club Squares Filled:  Marvel Rare Pair Bingo (MRP-051):N1, 1920’s AU - At The Speakeasy  Author: ibelieveinturtles Fandom: MCU Pairing: Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers, Darcy Lewis/Brock Rumlow Rating: T Tags/Warnings: time travel, the Time Variance Authority, TVA Agent!Peggy Carter, TVA Agent!Steve Rogers, pre-Hydra Brock Rumlow, pre-SHIELD Brock Rumlow, mid-blip Darcy Lewis Summary: Steve's job as a TVA agent has taken him up and down the timeline, but he's about to get his first trip to the 1990's. Word Count: 2698 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46692808/chapters/117597142

Title: Every Little Thing She Does, Chapter 3: Let me lay beside you, darling… Author:  ChrissiHR Card #: MRP-052 Square Filled: G4 mad scientist Pairing: Darcy x Steve Rating: mature Warnings: BAMF Darcy Lewis, Love at First Sight, slowburn, witchy!Darcy, Drama & Romance, POV Steve Rogers, Established Bucky Barnes/Clint Barton, Established Natasha Romanov/Sam Wilson summary: Steve is charmed. Summary: Word Count: 2976 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30580796/chapters/114786199#main

Title: The Unexpected Visitor Collaborator(s): Muffin aka MuffinEngineer86 Rating: Teens and up Pairing / Ship(s): Darcy Lewis/Sam Wilson Genre: crack, humor Word Count: 1911 Summary: Darcy only wanted to have a lazy evening, reading some fanfiction on her couch. She just moved to the Upstate Avengers Campus. Sam’s evening wasn’t as lazy. He was talked into testing one of Tony’s new inventions or better improvements. It didn’t end well. Or maybe it did. Warnings/Triggers/ Major Tags: injury, mild jump scare, crashing, blood Additional Tags: Darcy reads fanfiction, Sam crashes, Bucky makes pizza, de-serumed Steve, tiny Steve, pizza dish, food off the floor, Sam thinks he would die, Natasha lives, Tony lives Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45767989 Marvel Rare Pair Bingo Round 2 Card No.: MRP-058 (Muffin) Square: B5 - Sharing a drink/food

Title: It’s a Party! Collaborator(s): MuffinEngineer86 Marvel Rare Pair Bingo Round 2 Card No.: MRP-058 (Muffin) Square: O5 - Alternative Reality / Universe Rating: Teens & Up Pairing / Ship(s): Logan Howlett & Morgan Stark, Darcy Lewis/Sam Wilson, James “Bucky” Barnes & Darcy Lewis, James “Bucky” Barnes & Sam Wilson, James “Bucky” Barnes/Steve Rogers Word Count: 862 Genre: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, crack Summary: Logan brought the cake for Bucky’s birthday party and immediately got roped in the preparations by a young lady. Steve put a blindfold on Bucky, who complained. And Sam, he got accused of sabotage. Warnings/Triggers/Major Tags: blindfolds, mentioning of sabotage, teasing Additional Tags: everyone lives, annoyed Bucky, annoyed Sam, birthday, skinny!Steve, everyone thinks Sam wants the cake to burn Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46204081

Title: Climbing Through Windows Author:  Puzzle Card #: MRP-059 Square Filled: G5: Sneaking In/Out Pairing: Steve Rogers/Rebecca Barnes Rating: Gen Warnings: Pre-War, Pre-Serum Steve Rogers, Getting Together, Protective Bucky Barnes Summary: It's a little scandalous but Rebecca can't help herself. She needs to see Steve. Word Count: 896 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46674550

Title: Toast to Tomorrow Author:  sunalso Card #: MRP-060 Square Filled: G2- Consensual sex while tipsy Pairing: Leo Fitz/Jemma Simmons Rating: E Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: AU. In the No Vacancy verse, there might be zombies outside, but inside the Lighthouse the team is making it day-to-day and celebrating when they can. Sometimes there's even champagne involved, like when everyone is celebrating Fitz's birthday. Jemma has even better plans than a cake and drinks. A story in a world where your soulmate's touch turns your skin a rainbow of colors, and hope is always around the most unexpected corners. Word Count: 2517 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45615769

Title: Poor Pussy Author: sunalso Card #: MRP-060 Square Filled: N3- Free Space Pairing: Leo Fitz/Jemma Simmons Rating: M Warnings: alcohol Summary: During their final year at the Academy, Fitz and Jemma celebrate by having drinks with their classmates. A few beers make playing old children's games sounds like a good idea. Surely nothing at all will happen. Word Count: 2108 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45924457

Title: Aurora Author: MycroftRH Card #: MRP-0062 Square Filled: I5: Northern Lights, holiday adoptable substituted for I5, "speed dating" Pairing: Lorna Dane/Marcos Diaz Rating: Gen Warnings: n/a, Angst Summary: Lorna has followed fully in her father's footsteps - a path where Marcos can't join her. But she still shines for him. Every night he watches the sky in hopes of seeing the shining light of his North Star. Word Count: n/a Link: https://magnetos-dynasty.tumblr.com/post/711549811945553920/polaris-making-an-aurora-although-the-astute Title: Red and Green Author: MycroftRH Card #: MRP-062 Square Filled: G3 (being comforted through a panic attack) Pairing: Lorna Dane & Wanda Maximoff (platonic) Rating: G Warnings: panic attacks Summary: Lorna’s heart is beating so rapidly and desperately it shakes her body. No - the ground is shaking. No. It’s both. “Lorna, are you with me? Please.” (Lorna panics, and Wanda keeps her safe.) Word Count: 762 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45724570 Title: Take a hold of my hand (and come with me) Author:  SomeSortofItalianRoast Card #: MRP- 067 Square Filled: Free Square Pairing: Scott Lang/Steve Rogers Rating: Explicit Warnings/Tags: Road Trips, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Virgin Steve Rogers, Masturbation, Frottage, Only One Bed Summary: Or, Scott Lang joins Steve Rogers on his cross country road trip. Word Count: 9170 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46179067

Title: Ungodly Hour Author:  Mizz Card #: MRP-068 Square Filled: B2: College AU Pairing: SamSteve Rating: Mature Warnings: Ghost Sex (if that counts) Summary: Sam didn't mess with ghost. But there was a first time for everything. Word Count: N/A Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46685662/chapters/117578041

Title: Arctic Fervor Author: smutconnoisseur Card #: MRP-070 Square Filled: G2 | Mind-Blowing Blow Jobs Pairing: James 'Bucky' Barnes/Johnny Storm Rating: Explicit Warnings/Tags: No Archive Warnings Apply. AU Canon Divergent, Dom/Sub, Explicit Sexual Content, Kinks, Unrequited Crush, Angst, inappropriate use of powers Summary: After a fight in mid-town, Johnny returns home after a shitty day, beaten, tired, and to an unexpected guest. "I don't remember giving you a key." "Forget who you're talking to?" Word Count: 2048 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46022542

Title: The Dark Path Author: Scottxlogan Card #: MRP131 Square Filled: N1: (an image of a dark forest with trees along a path which I have put to a mini art inspired by the prompt with the story included at the end of the story) Pairing: Morgan Stark & Rocket Raccoon & Groot Rating: General Warnings: Ficlet,Canon Divergence - Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Action/Adventure, Team Up, Short One Shot, Rescue Mission Summary: Rocket and Groot start off on a dark path with a special mission in mind. Word Count: 718 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44575384

Title: Mission Romance Author: Scottxlogan Card #: MRP131 Square Filled: I1: Carnival, G5: Hot Air Balloon Pairing: Steve Rogers/Emma Frost Rating: Teen Warnings: First Kiss, Secret Crush, Flirting, One Shot Summary: Steve and Emma are partnered up on a mission awaiting their next order, but before the order comes through Steve invites Emma to join him on a hot air balloon ride where things don't go entirely to plan. Word Count: 2202 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44596096

Title: Escape Plan Author: Scottxlogan Card #: MRP131 Square Filled: G:2 Fear of Heights Pairing: Tony Stark & Logan (X-Men) Rating: Teen Warnings: Escape, captivity, prison break Summary: Tony Stark is still alive and he's ready to find his way home. During his time in captivity, he's become friends with his new cellmate, a man named Logan, who has adamantium claws and a bad attitude. Together they find a way to break out of captivity and take their first step towards freedom. Word Count: 1661 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44596777

[clay-cuttlefish]

Forging ahead with 52. #19 to #38. It's so much.

#19

The Evil Skeets plot is great. According to the omnibus it was a very late change away from a generic broken-time story, and I can kinda see that with how some of the earlier evil Skeets behavior doesn't seem super purposeful, but it all works for me.

#20

Mostly spaceguy plot that I don't care much about. The fight's cool at least.

I have no idea what fan speculation was like at the time but the idea of Supernova Jason Todd conspiracy theories is extremely funny so I support the intentional red herrings here.

#21

I keep changing my mind on which storylines I like more as I go. How could I not love Natasha?

#22

Dr. Magnus is back! I wish him being bipolar was handled more sensitively, the whole "oh the medicine keeps me from going ~crazy~" thing is :/, but I'm willing to read it charitably as his own perspective because I like him. He's a psychotic DC character who's heroic and not spooky or magical, just a guy who really doesn't want to have another depersonalization episode and has some internalized sanism about it, it could be so much worse.

#23

I like that Vic's more jaded to the horrors he can't stop than Renee is. He's had a lot of time to get used to the idea he can't save everyone - back in his own book he would've thrown himself in harm's way just like she wants to, but he's gotten better at not starting fights he can't win.

Hate to give Geoff Johns credit for anything but "What the hell are you doing?" "Seeing if it's contagious." is really good.

#24

"We were both guilty of ignoring Ted" Pretty sure Booster nearly died because he dropped everything to help but okay.

Osiris is just a kid...

Introducing a First Nations hero just to kill him off and give his stuff to a white dude sucks.

#25

Alan's out of the spaceguy zone and doing his own thing.

Almost halfway and the threads are still only starting to link up.

#26

I cannot get enough of Vic and Renee being friends with the Black Marvels. It's very sweet!

Tot my friend Tot :)

This is just a nice moment for them.

#27

I'm very into how Evil Skeets is drawn. He manages to be expressive despite having no moving features, it's a good trick.

Ohhh no it's now. I thought I had another issue, but no, this is the turning point.

#28

THE QUESTIONS!!! Love how they're heckling Kate together.

Kate is so cool.

Oh right, the spaceguys are still here.

#29

The way the mad science island handles mental illness generally sucks, but it's almost hitting at something interesting with Will being forced off his medication for the sake of "creativity".

#30

Get out of here Bruce.

I am going to cry!

#31

I don't even dislike the spaceguys really, but cmon, more of Ralph or Nat would've been better.

Ralph's still a detective even at his lowest! Strong foreshadowing.

#32

Uh oh, Ralph.

#33

Ohhh Charlie.

Him hallucinating Myra? Only able to admit he loved her at the very end?? It takes me out!

Almost all of his dialogue is straight from the O'Neil run. Rucka describes rereading the entire run just to write this issue because he had to get this right, and it shows.

There's a reason I consider O'Neil and Rucka the essential Question writers, and all the other takes to be interesting sidenotes.

#34

The kids aren't doing so well.

aaaaaaaa

#35

Hands you a picture of Nat. Hands you a picture of Nat. Hands you a picture of Nat.

Lex is the best villain in 52 and it isn't even close to a competition.

#36

AAAAAAA

Fuck dude! Nothing coherent to say here! Look at them!

#37

Wild emotional roller coaster for me as I go from Renee agony to cheering about Booster. My first read of this was a Time.

It's such a fun mystery. I can confirm it works if you know nothing about comics and are just along for the ride, and it comes together so well on the reread.

Mayor Ollie!

#38

AAAAAAA

"I'm afraid of who I'll become without you..." How am I meant to be normal about this!

I had to read this in two pieces because it made me need to get up and pace. It has done this every time I have read it. I am physically incapable of being normal about this.

Head in my hands. Comics are good and worth reading actually.

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The Uno Reverse Adoption Saga Comments Q&A

I’m so sorry I took so long :(

questions and answers below the line

Firstly: Things I clarified and feel could have caused some confusion:

Clarification 1: I do take suggestions! So long as no one is rude I love hearing other people’s thoughts/ideas/feedback/speculations/etc. ^_^

Clarification 2: The trio are all halfas. How? Why? What am I basing their abilities off of? Go read Third Time by DarkNympha, I genuinely cannot write anything better than that to capture the astoundingly awesome ideas and emotions than they did. I tried to write my halfa trio as close to how they were depicted there as possible because it is such a work of art. 20/10 would recommend! 

Secondly, Questions:

1 Q: How did the trio die?

A: See 10 Q or refer to Clarification 2 :)

2 Q: What was the Scramble Incident? 

A: A plot device. The scrambled tech is a challenge for the trio and it does indirectly cause a lot of opportunities/problems I can capitalize on in the story. Currently, fleshing out the incident over time and defeating the scrambler is planned be sort of like a “look how everyone’s changed” deal.

3 Q: Sam and Tucker have mechanical parts integrated to their ghost forms- do they get special functions? 

A: Yep! Sam’s camera can take a picture of a person and the picture it shows is of their death! If it is a place it will show who or whatever died their last. She can control it to some degree by filtering out certain kind of death, like if she only wanted to see victims of drowning at a place, or if she only wanted info on cats that have died recently instead of whatever has died recently in general. They mostly used the camera in the scant old, unsolved cases to help some ghosts find peace (No one really gets murdered in Amity now a day so its old cases). 

Tucker’s PDA is a living extension of himself and so it can’t really be hacked since he can just adjust things on the fly. Anything he has on his PDA is something he can remember. Say he used his PDA and texted someone a month ago- he’d remember the conversation clearly. Additionally he doesn’t have to focus as much as other ghosts to overshadow tech since the PDA acts as a catalyst (in a sense). I haven’t planned out the details of Tucker’s PDA as much as I have Sam’s camera as the camera becomes important sooner rather than later. Don’t be surprised if I tweak what the PDA can do ;)

4 Q: Has Jason mentioned Sam to anyone from the family yet? The Anti Ecto Acts seem like something Batman should know about.

A: He hasn’t! He looked through the acts, read the Fenton’s ‘research’ and realized that he fits the description of a violent non-feeling (he only really expresses anger or irritation these days) ghost pretty well. He doesn’t trust the others, especially Bruce, to see that ‘research’ and still think of him as a person. He’s not going to risk subjecting the trio to Batman either. It gets worse once he has access to the Amity side of the web and reads whatever bs the GIW has been spewing. It’ll get better though

5 Q: Danny has an ice core, so what cores do Sam and Tucker have?

A: I’ve combined strong electricity and fire into a plasma core, and that is what Tucker has. Sam has an earthy leaning nature core. Bonus info- Vlad has either a frail plasma core or a strong combustion nature core, Dani has an aqueous leaning nature core, and Clockwork has a temporal core.

6 Q: How old is everyone? 

A: The trio are 16 and that makes Jazz 19 as she is 2 ish years older than them. Jason is legally 26, and I know that he was dead for 4 years so he’s arguably 22. He and everyone else considers him 26 in story though. I haven’t decided on anyone else’s ages as of yet but Damian is probably going to be 14 because Jason needs more crises for me to address later on. 

7 Q: Are the Mansons/Jason worried that Sam is gone?

A: Addressed in the last 2 chapters! Directly: Jason was worried and now he’s… still worried. Indirectly: The Mansons, and the other party guests, are unconscious/unaware and are being carted off to hospitals. This’ll come up later.

8 Q: Is this on AO3?

A: Yes! You can go here and if that doesn’t work here is the link: 

9 Q: Sam is Jewish. Why are her parents so concerned with Christmas? 

A: This is less about religion and more about influence! They worry about the Christmas Gala because it’s a prestige thing to be invited and they care about their image too much not to go. It can be seen as a snuff if you don’t go and then Upperclass Politics Occurs. Additionally it’s a great time to socialize and do fancy rich people connections stuff. So yeah, their approach is based more the social aspect of the party than a religious one. 

10 Q:

Referring to this I assume: “People who died with conviction strong enough to become an obsession or who died traumatically enough to became ghosts did so with fully matured cores.”

A: When I wrote that I was focusing on how someone died and the events leading up to their death in my mind. For example, if someone was convinced they were being stalked for days beforehand and then is murdered they might have more emotional buildup than someone who gets murdered suddenly out of the blue. I feel like there would be a limited window after a person dies that outside events could still impact if they become a ghost- like if the murderer from the previous scenario hid the body after doing the deed the person might gather more ectoplasm and linger because they want their body to be found (more emotions basically). 

The death of the trio is the portal accident but Sam and Tucker got hit. I used Third Time as the basis for the trio (I highly recommend that read, I enjoyed it a ton). There are differences in abilities but for the most part I yoinked the fic as the background for the trio. I just… I did try to write a one shot in the same vein and then later when I was working out the details for the Halfa Trio I found myself just regurgitating Third Time in various ways. DarkNymfa knocked the ball out of the park. I just can’t do better than the original.

As far as Jason and his resurrection goes, I have not yet worked everything out and don’t want to say much on what I have decided on as that mystery is something that can act as a great tool to move the plot forward. Mysteries aren’t fun if they are figured out too quickly.

11 Q: Is Scarecrow a ghost?

A: Nope! He is liminal and the reason the trio mistook him for a ghost (besides his ghostly appearance) was that Jason, who was in the attic below them, triggered their ghost senses. They realized their mistake when Scarecrow/Crane didn’t fight Batman like a ghost would’ve. No intangibility, telekinesis, etc.

And that’s all. I’m sorry that some of these have been sitting in the comments for for months ^_^’

I’m going to try to get back into replying to comments so we’ll see how that goes.