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7 months ago

Okay, but hear me out:

Murder baby Damian, but for whatever reason, his first attempt at Tim's life is put on pause, so they never have that interaction. Instead, before Damian can come up with a new plan, Tim (who's kinda excited he now isn't the baby of the family) offers to train him in detective work for when Damian finally gets the mantle of 'Robin' as a way to bond with him.

"Why train your enemy, Drake?"

"We're brothers, not enemies. Besides, Robin has always been a mantle to pass down. I'm certainly not going to keep it in my twenties or thirties. And other than Bruce, I'm the best detective in the family."

"Very well, Drake, I shall accept your tutelage for the time being."

Damian accepts, of course. Not only can he study Drake for his weaknesses, he will also improve his own skill set. It's worth the wait for Robin. By the time Damian's done, there will be no doubt that he is the superior bat.

Unfortunately, he actually grows fond of Timothy. While he will inevitably get close with Richard, just like in canon, Timothy is a breath of fresh air for when Richard is being too overbearing, especially when it comes to things like 'socializing,' and 'making friends.'

When his father dies, and Timothy declared him actually lost to time, Richard doesn't believe him, can't believe him, because the hope is too painful. Timothy still gives Damian Robin, because, "I'm barely holding on as Batman as it is. I can't handle Robin being gone for potentially months at a time, halfway around the world."

During his partnership with Richard, truly becoming his brother-son, Richard introduces the ideas of pets to him. Damian loves animals, and having and taking care of a creature that could potentially survive on its own, but will have a much better quality of life under his care, speaks to him. He has Alfred and Titus and about half a dozen other stray animals that usually stay for about a week while he nurses them to health at any given moment, but he feels like he should officially have another pet.

Que the whole thing with his grandfather, and Timothy getting kicked out of the top of a skyscraper. He comes home with proof, and the Justice League brings his father home. And as Dick basically refuses to let anyone leave the mansion for the foreseeable future, Damian realizes several facts:

1.) Timothy is a human, and humans are animals.

2.) While Timothy has somehow survived until now, he wouldn't recognize self-care if it slapped him in the face.

3.) Timothy's quality of life will improve if someone is taking care of him because he cannot be trusted to do it for himself. (Is it a coincidence that he loses organs when he is away from the family? Damian thinks not.)

4.) Damian has gotten good at taking care of animals.

Ergo, Timothy is now Damian's pet. Tim doesn't know what to do and simply humors him. Besides, it's nice when someone actually bothers to give him a plate of foods that he likes when he gets hyper focused on work and forgets to eat. That, and while he is exasperated every time Damian tranqs him, those are still the best sleeps of his life.

Jason finds it hilarious. Damian doesn't understand Richard or his father's reactions.

"Damian, Tim can take care of himself."

"Barely. Father, now that I am in charge of his sleep schedule, there aren't as many dark circles under his eyes. Even Alfred has commented that Timothy consumes less caffeine."

"Damian, he can't be your pet."

"Why not?"

"Tim's your brother; he's family."

"So are you saying that Alfred and Titus aren't family?"


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11 months ago

So like, can we appreciate the different animated Tv shows interpretations of Dick?

OG animated series: He’s just a funny sweet goofy gaffy guy, ain’t he cute! Aww look at that face! until… oh… oh no… turns out murder was an option.

Teen Titans: Serious leader, will fuck you up, yet kinda dorky at times who keeps getting compared to Slade for some reason yet very much just acts like Bruce and is blind as hell. Also ✨TRAUMA✨:D

2004: You like your bones? :3 Oh you do? Thanks, I needed to know what to take first… *melts into the shadows* hehehehehe >:)

Young Justice: I make it my personal mission to be a menace and a manic with a smile and radiate annoying little brother energy to EVERYONE

I love how absolutely UNHINGED this man is, but it’s fascinating seeing every interpretation leans more into one of his traits more then the others depending on whose writing. But the murder always stays.

Honorable mention:

The animated movies: So I was here too. Okay byeeee~!

Edit: I completely forgot about young justice because I haven’t really watched it yet


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11 months ago

That moment when you realize Bruce Wayne’s canon “favorites” aren’t his favorites… their his ideal selfs.

Bruce isn’t a ‘girl dad’ or ‘loves Dick because he’s his eldest’ no. That’s not it. He likes Cassandra because she’s has his exact moral code with little to no differences, she follows it to a tee. He likes Dick because Dick is his perfect version, his ‘success’ the best version of his exact situation. He loves them sure, but he doesn’t favor them because of love. It’s to further his own ego.

This is proved with Jay, to take care of Jay he had to push his own feelings onto Jay. To ‘fix’ him. Jay didn’t need ‘fixing’ or an outlet, he needed compassion, GENUINE compassion. Not self imposed compassion or understanding by grafting his experiences over Jason’s and making it more about himself then Jay.

He needs to keep making others ‘better’, that’s why he keeps Jay around. But shuns him too. Bruce needs to fix Jay, but Jay is imperfect, a stain on his legacy. So he can’t.

If you think about it from this perspective, Gotham War starts to actually sound completely in character. He succeeded, he ‘fixed’ Jay in his mind.

Same with Damian, not exactly, but close. He just couldn’t be the one to ‘fix’ him. Yeah he values Damian because he’s his son, but paying attention to him regularly? Nope. Damian’s been ‘fixed’.

Tim doesn’t need to be fixed, he fixed Bruce so Bruce ignores him. Any attempt at fixing would be met with a wall.

As for Stephanie he couldn’t twist her story to fit his narrative, so he just completely rejects her. 

Cass and Dick are his legacy. They were ‘fixed’. That’s why he values them.

Some food for thought, I personally don’t like this, I like good dad Bruce Wayne that values all his kids equally and tries to reach out to Jay because he genuinely wants to help his son but won’t put Gotham in danger because of himself. He pays attention to Damian, praises Tim, wants the best for Steph even if she isn’t his daughter.

But, when you think of the wider scale of Bruce’s actions in the comics (without thinking of the hand of the author) this pattern is a thing. I REALLY want to be wrong.

PLEASE COMICS LET BRUCE BE A OKAY DAD! NOT EVEN GOOD JUST OKAY IS FINE! JUST LET HIM LOVE HIS KIDS EQUALLY AND WITHOUT ANY STRINGS ATTACHED!


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11 months ago

EXTRA EXTRA I POSTED SOME FUNNNNN STUFFFFFFFF~!

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: DCU, DC Robins (2021-2022), DCU (Comics) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Relationships: Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson & John Grayson & Mary Grayson, Dick Grayson & Mary Grayson, Dick Grayson & Anita Jean, Anita Jean & Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson & Dick Grayson’s Parents, Batfamily Members & Dick Grayson, Batfamily Members & Bruce Wayne, John Grayson & Mary Grayson, Jim Gordon & Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth & Bruce Wayne, Anita Jean & Alfred Pennyworth, OC & Batfam Characters: Anita Jean, Jenny Wren, Robin (DCU), Batman, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Mary Grayson, John Grayson, OCs, Jim Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, OC - Character Additional Tags: Bruce Wayne is Batman, Bruce Wayne Tries to Be a Good Parent, Bruce Wayne is Bad at Feelings, Bruce Wayne is Bad at Communicating, Bruce Wayne Has Issues, POV Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson Needs a Hug, Hurt Dick Grayson, Dick Grayson Gets a Hug, Romani Dick Grayson, Dick Grayson Protection Squad, Dick Grayson is Not Robin, Good Sibling Dick Grayson, Dick Grayson is Not Okay, Anita Jean is Robin, Dick Grayson gets an older sister, Anita Jean-centric, Bruce Wayne Tries, Dead John Grayson and Mary Grayson, Long-Suffering Jim Gordon, Soft Jim Gordon, Bruce Wayne is Bad at Relationships, Bruce Wayne is Brucie Wayne, Bruce Wayne is Good With Kids, Bruce Wayne is complicated, Anita Jean is messed up, Anita Jean cares about Dick Grayson, Batfamily (DCU) Feels, Batfamily (DCU), Batfamily Dynamics (DCU), Domestic Batfamily (DCU), Batfamily-centric (DCU), Nerodvergent Batfam, Batfam and OC, Fluff and Angst, Awkward Conversations, Awkwardness, Angst, Domestic Fluff, Complete, Complicated Relationships, Batfamily is a Mess (DCU), Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Implied/Referenced Abuse, Mental Health Issues Series: Part 1 of Fairy Wren Summary:

Summary: Batman and Robin go to the circus. Robin doesn’t care for the trip but goes anyway. Tragedy strikes, a young couple is dead, while Robin might gain a new brother.


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4 months ago

Every time someone says that Tim Drake discovered the identities of both Batman and Nightwing and became the third Robin because he was BORED an angel dies


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4 months ago

do you think jasons is as small as/similar in size to Damians due to his death 🤔

"Have you got everything you need?"

"Yes, Alfred...."

"Good."

Bruce walked towards the front door and was about to leave when he thought of something. He looked back into the house.

"Alfred?"

Alfred turned around in confusion.

"Yes, Master Bruce?"

"Would you.... Would you like to go with me this time?"

Alfred was shell-shocked.

"Are you.... Are you sure, Master Bruce?"

Bruce smiled and nodded.

"Yes, it's.... it's what my father would have wanted."

Alfred smiled.

"I'll go pack my things."

----

3 years later

Bruce sat at the dining table reading his newspaper when Alfred approached him."

"I noticed you haven't packed for the annual camping trip, Master Bruce. You haven't forgotten, have u?"

Alfred said as he set Bruce’s coffee on the table. Dick stops midway through his breakfast.

"What camping trip?"

Dick asked in confusion.

"No, Alfred, I haven't forgotten. I've just been too busy. And with Dick around, I think we should just skip it this year."

Bruce answered Alfred, ignoring Dick's confused glances.

"Why Master Bruce, you haven't missed a day, I don't think you should start now?"

Dick was getting increasingly annoyed, understandable as a 6-year-old.

"Missed what? What's going on?"

Bruce sighed.

"I'm busy. Besides, I can't exactly leave Dick alone in the manor. And before you suggest staying behind, you know I'm not letting you do that."

"Actually, I was going to suggest you bring the boy along this year."

Alfred nodded towards an excited Dick Grayson.

Before Bruce could protest, Dick jumped out of his seat in excitement.

"Yeah, camping trip!"

Dick exclaimed as he began jumping up and down.

Bruce frowned.

"I don't know...."

"It would be a good bonding experience for you and young master Richard."

Bruce looked thoughtful and sighed.

"Alright."

----

"Are you sure you don't want to come, Alfred?"

"No no, I have far too many chores to do. You boys enjoy yourselves."

Dick was excited. It was his first time going on a trip with Bruce since moving into the mansion. Bruce was so busy with work, they seldom had time to hang out and it often made Dick wonder why Bruce fostered him in the first place.

"So what exactly are we doing again?"

Dick asked, as they headed out.

Bruce sighed.

"When I was little, my dad would take me to hiking in the forest just north of the manor. We would camp the night and watch the sunrise in the morning."

Dick grinned.

"Sounds cool. I've never been camping before."

Bruce smiled fondly at the boy.

"When my parents died, I invited Alfred along with me. And it kind of became a tradition for me and Alfred."

Dick nodded. Bruce had told him a little about his parents' death, but he knew it was still a touchy subject.

"My dad promised to take me camping once."

Dick piped up.

Bruce looked at him with interest.

"But Haley's circus was always moving. We never even had a chance to visit the woods."

Bruce listened with interest. He patted the boy on his head. Alfred was right, this would be good for him and the boy.

Bruce suddenly stopped abruptly. Dick frowned in confusion.

"Why did we stop?"

But Bruce did not answer. Instead, he picked a pebble from the gravel floor. Dick looked on with interest.

"Choose a nice stone. You're gonna need it later."

Dick nodded and grabbed a pebble that caught his eye.

They continued on their hike and finally found a nice clearing. 

"We're here. This is the campsite."

"Yes!"

Dick placed down his things. Bruce did the same, then took the pebble from his pocket and walked over to a corner where a pile of stones were gathered.

Dick followed him curiously.

Bruce took it a marker and handed it to him.

"Write your initials and place down the stone."

He placed down his own rock on a little pile of rocks labeled 'B.W.'

"Each time we come here, we place a rock until we make a little rock mountain. This is mine."

Then he pointed to a smaller stack beside his own labeled 'A.P.'

"This is Alfred's."

Then he gestured to the largest stack labeled 'T.W.'

"And this is my dad's."

Dick did as he was told and admired the other rock structures.

"Whoa. That's tall. Your dad must've come here often."

Bruce smiled.

"He used to come here all the time with his dad. N now I come here with you."

Dick registered the information, and a wide grin spread across his face.

"Thanks, Bruce."

"Anytime, son."

----

"Come on, Cass. You should come with us this year! It'll be fun!"

Duke persuaded.

Cass shook her head, stubbornly.

It was the annual camping trip. Bruce and the boys were all packed and ready to go. It was extra exciting, as it was Duke’s first trip with the family.

Steph placed an arm around Cass.

"Yeah, you're never going to convince her to come to your little 'Boy's trip'."

Dick chuckled.

"They're right, you know. We all tried."

Babs walked in.

"Plus, with the boys out of the house. Alfred lets us throw a little girls' night."

Duke looked at them, impressed.

"How'd you make Alfred agree to that?"

Steph shrugged.

"As long as we clean up after ourselves and keep the guest list to a minimum, Alfred sometimes even joins us for mani-pedis"

Dick grinned.

"Fair enough. Come on, let's make sure Tim isn't over-packing. Again."

Duke looked concerned.

"Again?"

Jason nodded.

"Yeah, last year he tried to bring 10 packs of instant coffee. Alfred caught him just in time."

Duke laughed at that. At the corner of his eye, he noticed Damian arguing with Bruce on bringing his pets along on the trip.

----

Duke felt a little silly carrying a pebble in his pocket, but the rest just gave him mysterious grins and said he'd find out later.

Finally, they reached a clearing. Duke began unpacking his things when he noticed the others gathered in a corner.

"What are you guys... doing?"

That's when he noticed the little rock structures with each of their initials. The boys grinned as they added a new rock to their structures.

Duke was still watching in amazement when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around to see Bruce smiling at him and handing him a marker.

"It's your turn, son."

Duke smiled and took the marker. He wrote 'D.T.' on his pebble and set it beside Damian's.

"Hey, Bruce! Your pile is almost high as your dad's!"

Jason commented, ruining the perfect moment.

-----

Note: I wrote this a while ago. It was inspired by something, but I can't remember. The first half is also missing. If I find it, I'll post it.


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4 years ago
It’s A Bit Messy In Places But I Quite Like Some Of It. ❤️❤️❤️

It’s a bit messy in places but I quite like some of it. ❤️❤️❤️


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8 months ago

i'm a casual fan, but I still think(personally) that sometimes, these characteristics become so common. I would recommend making dink feral, make Damian the softie, Duke the menace, Cass is act so knowing it's scary, Tim isn't a coffee addict from what i've seen(I think he's more into energy drinks and sudden naps but I could be wrong). pretty sure he isn't also a weak little baby, he's capable, had to be considering that he was alone somewhat since his childhood and so on and so forth. But still, not to hate those other characterizations! I still eat them up, every time <3

What a fucking fandom, huh!

What A Fucking Fandom, Huh!

(etc, etc, etc)


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1 year ago

Dick and Steph would be giggling and kicking their feet while painting each others nails and talking about boys


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1 year ago
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

It seems Dick Grayson hasn't fully moved on from Jason's death, even if he has been brought back from the grave.

“We all have our breaking points, Dick." Tim said cryptically, like he knew what Dick had done. "The only question is, can you come back from it?”

There was so much pity in Tim's eyes that Dick couldn't stand it. That pity should belong to someone else, anyone else. Just not him.

(Short, 5-15 minute read, depending on how fast you read.)


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2 years ago

Jason: “There’s only one person that can get me on my knees.”

Dick: “If you say ‘Jesus’ again, I’m gonna lose it-“

Jason: “Roy.”

Dick: “oh. okay.”

Dick:

Dick: “wait what-“


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2 weeks ago

I just thought of a au where all the Batkids are kind of like mob bosses but more in a “Red hood/kill the bad people in the city but leave the not so horrible ones to reform” way. But Bruce is good dad Bruce that love his kids and is a normal civilian that still has training form ether Alfred or still when on the travel the world training thing. But did not become Batman and is like the Batfamily webtoon Bruce. In which he is sweet and calls his kids nicknames just being a good dad/person.

Wether Bruce knows what his kids are doing is up to anyone to interpret but I think it is funny either way because the Batkids are in the living room talking about some plan then Bruce comes in and is like: Hello Jason, Dick, Damian, Tim, Cass, Steph, Duke (did I forget any base kids?) while giving them a kiss on their head. Goes and gets something and while he is leaving he hears “Thank goodness we switch to a different topic before he can in” and Bruce just smiles because he knows but does not want to put them out there.

(Babs is in the “secret” Batcave)


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1 month ago

Bruce and Jason fix that I can remember the name of

So the fix is that Bruce got hit with a truth serum that kind of just makes Bruce say the first thing that come to mind. So Jason still convinced that Bruce hates him asks Bruce what he thinks of him. Bruce answers like this: (be warned I do not remember how it went exactly)

Jason: What do you think of me?!

Bruce: Baby

Jason convinced that Bruce that some how found a way around the serum: What about Dick?!?!

Bruce: Acrobat Baby

Jason: Tim

Bruce: Tech Baby ( or smart baby)

Jason: Steph

Bruce: Purple Baby

Jason ,getting annoyed: How about Duke

Bruce: Light Baby

Jason: Damian!

Bruce: Staby baby

Jason: Cass?

Bruce: Ballerina baby

And I find it funny and love that in Bruce’s mind they are all baby just baby (thought I do think that Jason is “Book baby” not just baby). It is adorable and I there are other fluff fic like this I want them please. Thank you and have a lovely rest of your night/morning/evening.


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3 months ago

I finally found it!

All Video's belong to @blueplanettrash on Tumblr and Youtube

Warnings:

Death

Flashing lights

Backround Information:

Thomas and Martha Wayne were murdered June 29th; their son Bruce, 8 years old at the time was never seen again. This was only the beginning of the strange disappearances of orphaned children in Gotham city.

More info (I suggest reading it):

Shadow Cryptid Batman AU Notes
blueplanettrash.tumblr.com
Main Story Bruce’s parents were murdered on June 26th after attending a showing of the Mark of Zorro at The Monarch Theater in Gotham City.

The Video:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Come Little Children Version B: (this one is darker)

I Finally Found It!

Bonus Fun video:


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3 months ago

Ok that is Adorable and FINALY a reason that Dick mom called him Robin

I wonder how the batkids would react to the reasoning behind the nickname?

Hello Tumblr Here’s A Comic Panel Redraw For U Bc I Love Theym

Hello tumblr here’s a comic panel redraw for u bc I love theym <3

Original:

Hello Tumblr Here’s A Comic Panel Redraw For U Bc I Love Theym

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4 months ago

I am crying and going to politely ignore that this is true.

Batfamily nicknames (Because I will remain willingly ignorant):

Bruce Wayne: "B" (or occasionally "Dad" sometimes "Bruce") الخفافيش (by Damian and yes it is the exact name of "bat" I am multi-bilingual) Detective ( f u Ra )

Alfred Pennyworth (the immortal man): "Alfe"

Richard "Dick" Grayson: ("Dick" is more like his name soo) Big bird "Wing" "Dickie"

Cassandra "Cass" Wayne (not Cain): (like Dick but with Cass) "BB" "Mini-Bat" works to I guess

Jason Todd-Wayne: Jay, Jaylad, Jaybird, Blue Jay, Baby bird Dead man walking

Tim Drake-Wayne: Timmy ,Timabella, Timderly, Tim-tam (Yes I am aware that the 2 & 3 are supposed to be insults but I like them and I feel like a first they would be but then they would start not to be)

Damian Wayne: Dami, Baby bat, Demon brat (same idea as Tim with his nicknames) al-witwat (that bat flaping sounds((love that idea)) )

Steph Brown: Steph (Ov) "S" (by Cass when she Signs) Bruce's future child

Barbra Gordan: "Babs", "O" "Babe" (as a joke from Dick and only he says it)

Jim Gordan: Detective "hn" ( guess how says this) Jim-Jim ( no idea who would call him this but oh well)

Fun fact: Canonically, nobody in the batfam has been called 'baby bird' or 'baby bat'. Apart from Duke. They have always been Duke's nicknames.


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9 months ago

Batman and Robin are both out of crime scene with Robin just sitting there scribbling with some crayons and everyone’s just thinking that he’s just doodling until he turns to Batman and says “I think this is how they got him Bats, given all the evidence. They probably use the narcotic shot and then chased him down into the street to make the crash look like an accident, given the fact that we know he never drank anything that night.” You’re gonna cut to Batman as he nods and add some information that Robin missed. 

i get that everyone’s like “oooo dick was so teensy when he was robin lol, that must’ve been so weird hahahaha”

but have you SEEEN an eight year old? imagine a full on 3 ft 11 child in a felt costume running around. like not “oh he’s eight” but then robin is built like a full ass teenager. no, none of that. imagine an EIGHT YEAR OLD standing above a crime scene, with chubby cheeks and all going-

“holy homicide batman! looks like whoever did the devilish dead really had it out for this guy!”

THIS NEEDS TO BE A BIGGER PROBLEM.

and it’s the most gruesome, horrific, bloody crime scene ever. and there’s just:

“don’t worry officers! robin on the case! 🤓👦”

I Get That Everyone’s Like “oooo Dick Was So Teensy When He Was Robin Lol, That Must’ve Been So

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6 years ago
Omg Dick Makes His Own Sound Effects

Omg Dick makes his own sound effects


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1 week ago

Personal hc that before Jason, dick was a total teenage dirtbag.

Dick was always seeking his father’s approval, just to see if he *truly* cared. Bruce was always so preoccupied with Wayne Industries and off world missions that he never took time to truly acknowledge Dicks feelings.

There would be several times Wally would put out Dicks cigarettes before he could protest. Arguing “they aren’t good for your health!”. Dick would simply just vow to buy more and smoke in secret for the next time.

In his civvies, Dick would get arrested for “disorderly conduct” because he doesn’t believe in blind obedience. On a deeper level, the Gotham police reminds him of going to Juvie when his parents died, and Dick can’t help but lose it a little. It’s a PTSD response for him, to reject the local Gotham PD.

Dick and Commissioner Gordon are on a first name basis for how many times he’s picked Dick up for causing too much ruckus around Gotham. Bruce always pays his bail and wordlessly takes him home.

In his later years as Robin, Dick would get in trouble for experimenting too much amongst his peers. Getting invited to parties, drinking too much, smoking too much… it’s almost a cyclical thing for Dick to stumble through his open window at night, or to wake up hungover in someone else’s bed.

All of this was an attempt to see if Bruce truly cares, if he would actually stop Dick from making these unhealthy choices that are slowly killing him.

Dick constantly sought his father’s approval, but never truly got it. Bruce understood what it was like to be an orphan, so he would let Dick make these mistakes without interfering. From Dicks perspective, it seemed like Bruce never truly cared…


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3 years ago
Dick Grayson In Lightskin Pose With Different Lighting. (can You Tell That I Suck At Lighting? No? Okay
Dick Grayson In Lightskin Pose With Different Lighting. (can You Tell That I Suck At Lighting? No? Okay

dick grayson in lightskin pose with different lighting. (can you tell that i suck at lighting? no? okay have a good day/night)


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3 years ago
Dick Grayson In Lightskin Pose With Different Lighting. (can You Tell That I Suck At Lighting? No? Okay
Dick Grayson In Lightskin Pose With Different Lighting. (can You Tell That I Suck At Lighting? No? Okay

dick grayson in lightskin pose with different lighting. (can you tell that i suck at lighting? no? okay have a good day/night)


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6 months ago

OMGGGGGGG!!!!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶

jalebi baby !

or; Dick Grayson and his Indian gf hosting Diwali 🧨☄️🎆

dick grayson x indian!fem!reader, like one euphemism i originally wrote more but it was kinda off-topic so i didn't include it. but if this ends up like...resonating particularly deeply with anyone i'll make another part also never quite got an answer on that friends question... Read Jason's version here !

Jalebi Baby !

In the years you’ve been with Dick, he’s celebrated multiple Diwali’s with you. He’s familiar with the customs and practices by now, knows the story behind the holiday, and has space in his closet for the several traditional garments he’s collected over the course of your relationship. But this year is different; this year, you are the hosts.

The day before, you were a mess. Rife with stress and nerves over your first time hosting the family party, an unspoken rite of passage into adult life. He had to basically drag you away from your checklist so he could sit you down and pamper you, massaging coconut oil into your scalp so you could relax. You can’t lie, though, it did help. That, and him being extra generous while washing it out in the shower later. You slept like a baby that night, worries long forgotten.

When the time for the party comes, he’s looking so…

He’s wearing a kurta that perfectly matches the cerulean of his eyes and has a shimmering silver paisley pattern, and he wears it with the sleeves pushed up to his elbows to put his tan, muscled forearms on display. (*Barking*)

Like the gentleman he is, he helps you drape your sari. He presses the pleats flat, secures the pins in place, all with a graceful precision that makes the finished product better than you could ever achieve. He’s pouting the whole time, though, because no matter how much you insist that it’s magenta, it still borders too close to red for his taste.

“It’s magenta, Dick.” “That’s basically red! Why don’t you just wear one that says ‘I Hate Nightwing’ in huge letters?” “Dickie, don’t be ridiculous…you know the pleating would hide the words.”

You thought that was hilarious, but he’s EXTRA pouty after that.

He can’t be mad at you for long, though, not when you’re looking like that. The gold border of your garment, the sparkle of your gold jewelry, and the rosy color against your brown skin with a bindi to match…you’re practically glowing. And if you’re wearing paayals (bell anklets)…that dainty twinkle that follows you when you walk— hold on, he needs a minute. He thinks he’s died and gone to heaven because there’s an angel in front of him.

While you’re spending the whole party running around and looking after everything, he’s looking after you. He’s making sure you take sitting breaks, he’s bringing you water, he’s feeding you while you’re cooking, and taking over the cooking (when you let him) so you can take some time to actually enjoy the party.

For dessert you prepare his favorite (jalebi) but every time you remove one from the pot and place it in the serving dish, two seconds later it’s gone. He tries to pin it on one of your relatives, which results in said relative calling him lode (lode-eh), and you having to sequester him in another room so you can finish cooking.

While you take him on his walk of shame, he asks you what that means and you lovingly reassure him that it’s nothing bad. (It isn’t, technically…I mean it is his name, right?)

Jalebi Baby !

I didn't include this in Jason's version but I think while Dick likes jalebi, Jason is a gulab jamun kinda guy

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3 months ago

Y’all know those fics where nightwing joins the justice league without anyone knowing about his connection to batman and stuff?

Well I need one where he joins the league and him and batman are able to act professional enough that no one even consider them knowing each other more than just as colleagues. They don’t seem particularly close, they work well together, which is to be expected considering how similar they are.

Literally everything is fine, no one has any doubts, it doesn’t cross anyone’s mind.

Then they walk in on them arguing.

At first it sounds like a classic argument that always happens when working on a team with someone. You’re bound to disagree on something at some point.

But then it starts to sound like the kind of argument that’s clearly a repeated thing. Whatever nightwing and batman are fighting about, they’ve faught about it before.

It starts sounding weirdly personnal. Too personnal for two coworkers who just started working together maybe a few months before.

It’s enough for the other members to start wondering if maybe the two might have known each other for longer than expected and have simply never mentionned it.

Then they hear it.

"Stop acting like you’re my father. I stopped being your responsibility a long time ago"


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1 month ago

My favourite characters as things my friends have said: Part 4

Dick Grayson (the whore) singing: ~ Oh i love it and i hate it at the same time hiding all of our sins from the daylight ~

Jason Todd (who's probably a virgin): Nah bro i'm tryna fuck from the am to the pm to the am


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2 months ago
This Says A Lot About Bruce...

this says a lot about bruce...

I love that there are also a lot of variants of the tag, like Bruce Wayne's C+ parenting

I love the batfandom

This Says A Lot About Bruce...

bruce......


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4 months ago

why are there no Nightwing sweaters with the words I love Dick. I need this.

Update: I made the sweater but couldn't find a site where I could give the shoulder two stripes.

Why Are There No Nightwing Sweaters With The Words I Love Dick. I Need This.

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