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I need some wholesomeness in my life, please comment it reblog your favourite batfam fics (bonus points if it’s Dick Grayson centric)

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100% true. I used to be a cashier. If I didn’t know a code and couldn’t find it on the computer fast enough, I would turn around and ask the cashier behind me. 9/10 they knew it right away. For whatever reason the code for garlic was never put in computer or physical reference sheet. So we just had to learn it by word of month from other cashiers that also learned it from word of mouth

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Tim (at family dinner): I’m bi. I like men and women.

Jason (not looking up from his plate): Happy for you. Me and Roy are coming up on our 2 anniversary so if you need advice let me know.

Dick: Don’t ask me. My longest relationship with a guy was 3 months. Then he robbed me. Nice guy.

Steph: If you want to date a girl, my ex is back in town. She is really nice, I can set you up.

Cass: Is this the ex that I used to date?

Steph: No that’s Cathy. I’m talking about Amy the one that moved out of Gotham for school.

Cass: Oh I like her. Tim she would be a good match. I think she has a brother too, so you have options.

Bruce (slightly annoyed that his kids tell him nothing about their lives): Tim, I hope you know that I love and support you no matter what. That being said, are any of you straight?

Damien: Is this a bad time to mention I’m dating Jon?

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How I head cannon the Batfam:

Dick: Dark skinned. Amputee (missing a leg), uses both a prosthetic and crutches out in the field (depending on the day). Low key adopted Damien when Bruce was “dead”. He went to the Olympic and won gold for his acrobatics. After losing his leg, he went back and won again as a para Olympia. Helps run a program giving prosthetic to those who can’t afford them. Also is a paramedic as a day job. His first language isn’t English. He speaks with an accent. He is a certified translator in over 15 languages. He is bisexual and is dating a fire fighter at his station.

Damien: Muslin. Him and Dick celebrate Ramadan together. Damien loves art. He spends as much time as possible volunteer (at animal shelters and the local hospital). He is still trying to figure out what he wants to when he grows up, but is considering being a doctor.

Jason: Has a white streak in his hair (permanent from the pit). Is dating Roy. Is a complete book nerd. Is an English major at university. Him and Tim are very close (they both have the same feral energy and often team up). Is Latino. Speaks Spanish.

Tim: Publicly has a feud with Red Robin. Him and Jason team up to run a bunch of social programs providing jobs, homes and schooling to those in need. It started in Gotham but now they have expanded to a dozen cities.

Cass: Can speak but often choses to use ASL. Will randomly break into her brother’s places whenever she wants to hang out. Her, Steph and Barbara will regularly have girls nights. Cass tries out new makeup products or nail polishes in Bruce (who does not mind and will proudly wear it out of the house).

Steph: When Bruce was “dead” she stayed with Dick and Damien. Damien decided she was his sister now and Dick adopted them both (she was 16-17). Even after Bruce comes back she sticks around. She is a biology major in University. She is still trying to decide between going the environmental science route or med school.

Duke: Is the newest member of the family. Jason comes over all the time to help him with his English homework. Dick comes over to help him learn acrobatics (something Dick has done for all his siblings). He is still trying to figure out if Damien and Steph are his foster siblings or niece and nephew and no one can give him a straight answer.

Bruce: After he came back from the “dead” (was lost in time), he realizes how bad of a dad he was. He especially sees this in the way Dick treats Steph and Damien. He arranges a week on week off schedule with Damien. He goes to therapy. He makes a point to spend time with all of his kids (and grandkids). He adopts Dick officially and apologizes for not being a father to him when he first moved in.

They all have a weekly game night. It has ended with a table being flipped multiple times

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As a former grocery store employee, I can confirm

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Red hood Jason: Bruce all you wanted was another Dick Grayson, I was never enough!!

Bruce when he took in Jason: if you are going to swing from something, make sure it’s reinforced first. And if you want roof time, please tell me. And you have to wear pants with the Robin. Wait what? You don’t want to sit on top of the antique bookshelf? You don’t want me to throw you off the roof so you can “show me a trick”.

Bruce had no frame of reference for what a kid was like, so just assume all kids were like Dick.

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He hires someone from the league of assassins. He accidentally hired Jason. Jason has never been happier. Jason reveals his identity early and they team up to kill joker. The whole thing is framed like a buddy cop movie

tbh i wish dick had gotten angry at bruce for resuscitating joker

like. i know he did it bcs of the whole kidnapping tim and making dick think joker killed tim

i wish though that dick had been so angry that bruce rescucitated him that he later on hires a mercanary to kill joker in secret bcs him thinking tim died like jason made him realise this dude should be dead

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I read a fanfiction with Dick Grayson as an amputee and I need more people to write like this.

Dick would definitely make “need a hand” or “I’m putting my foot down jokes”.

A goon would stab his prosthetic and look confused as to why he isn’t bleeding.

A villain starts laughing “you’re cornered now with no weapons”. And that Dick just throws his leg at him.

He already fights with escrima sticks, it would be easy to adapt that fighting style to crutches.

On days where he is dealing with pain or just doesn’t feel like using legs he would fight with his crutches. They would have to be collapsable, probably able to attach to his back (so he can jump between buildings and flip)

It would fit well with his character too. As a disabled person myself I have to remind myself of my limits and that I need to give myself breaks. Dick Grayson is the postal child for the oldest sibling who forget to take care of themself

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When Dick first became Robin, he thought all superhero needed to be American. So he imitated an American accent whenever he was in costume. He told Bruce that it was for secret identity reasons. It becomes so ingrained in him that most of the superhero community have no idea he has an accent.

Years later Dick catches Damien practicing an American accent.

A week later after a Justice league mission Nightwing talks to a group of reporters.

Dick: first things first. The situation is under control, no serious injuries or deaths. But that’s not what I wanted to talk to you about. When I became a hero I thought I had to change who I was. I put on this accent to fit in. The truth is I’m an immigrant. (Talks with his normal voice). This is how I sound day to day. I’m queer. I’m Romani. My first language isn’t English. I’m disabled. I deal with chronic pain. All of these things don’t make me less of a hero.

He notices Damien using his real voice after that. A few members of the Titians feel comfortable coming out after that.

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I know in cannon and fanfictions Dick has been a cop. I like him way better as a paramedic that teaches gymnastics on his days off.

It fits way better with his whole wanting to help people out of costume. He is close enough to police that he can get them to let him see case files or break in for his night job. And he is close enough to know about corruption.

When he loses his memory in the comics, three first responders find his costumes and take over as Nightwing. That would be perfect. Imagine he comes back and they all think he is going to strip them of their title. Instead he helps them train. It’s perfect because that way they can all be Nightwing without the city being unprotected when they are on shift.

Also gives an opportunity to do a crossover with Chicago fire. I low key think Herman would adopt Dick. Or him and Dick would bond over being parents (dick being a parent to Damien).

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"The best way for the bat kids to hide their identity is to publicly be in a relationship with the self"

"no the best way is for them to publicly hate each other."

No. That's not enough. I need one of them to refuse to acknowledge the others identity. No matter what.

"Oh, Tim, what's your opinion on Dick and Nightwing recent lovers spat? Is it awkward for Bruce to have his son date his ex-step son? And what's your opinion on Red Robin, he seems about your age. Any plans, maybe involving your recent coming out of the closet?"

"Dick and Nightwing are dramatic, Bruce tries to ignore anything involving his ex, I think he might disapprove but he refuses to talk about it, because again, exes, and Red Robin is a terrible restaurant."

The interviewer rolled her eyes.

"I meant the vigilante, Tim."

"There isn't a vigilante named Red Robin."

"Gosh, Red, what's it like knowing the Wayne's? I mean, your brother is dating Dick, right? Or did they break up again? Either way, not important. Is there any way you could set me up with Tim? He's really cute-"

Red Robin stared at Superboy, and it was probably a trick of the light but Conner swore the skin showing under his mask was slightly redder than normal.

"Who the fuck is Tim?"

"Tim Drake-Wayne. Your brother in law's younger brother? Does that make him your brother in law too..."

"Kon, Dick's brother's name is Damian."

"No, the other one."

"Jason? The dead one? That's weird man, I'm not setting you up with a corpse."

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Dick takes Cass and Step dress shopping before a gala. Cass notices Dick looking longingly at this one navy dress.

The next day Dick wakes to find the dress hanging in his closet.

Dicks nervous, buts puts it on. He puts on his dress shoes and walks out of his room. Bruce stares at him for a minute.

Bruce: I think you need to change…

Dick (panicking): Oh yeah I can totally change, I’ll wear something more appropriate.

Bruce (steps forward and puts a hand on Dick’s shoulder): I think you need to change the shoes. The black dress shoes don’t match the dress. Sorry chum I didn’t mean to scare you. Clothes have no gender. I would never love you any less no matter how you dress.

Dick: You mean it?

Bruce: Yes. Now come one I have a pair of flats and heels that would go prefect with that dress. And you can wear one of my mother’s necklaces.

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A photo is taken of Tim and his boyfriend kissing on a street corner. The next day at a charity event Bruce and Dick are asked to comment.

Bruce: I fully support my son. Him being bi does not make me love him any less.

Dick: I hate him.

The press bounce on this comment, asking what he means, thinking they may have just uncovered some drama within the family.

Bruce: Dick.

Dick (realizes that the press is taking that the wrong way): Oh I don’t hate him because he is bi. I hate him because he has the audacity to look so cute with his boyfriend when mine is out of town. Me and Wally are going to be so obnoxious when he gets back.

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What kind of emotional abuse is this?

a little comic for jasons birthday. on being robin & batman and being brave & scared

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Or, hear me out, you could go to therapy

nothinggg better than torturing an emotionally repressed character until every single trauma they've ever refused to process starts spilling uncontrollably out of the cracks. like a matryoshka doll situation of repressed trauma and baby you better believe i'm going in there with a hammer

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Bruce became a dad the day he took Jason in. Jason’s dad was out of the picture for so long that Bruce didn’t have to worry about replacing anyone. Bruce went to all of Jason’s school events. Bruce learned Spanish so Jason wouldn’t lose his mother’s language. Bruce learned how to cook because Jason loved to cook. Bruce would read whatever book Jason was reading so he could understand when Jason ranted about it. Dick started to come around the manor again. At first it was only when Bruce wasn’t there. After a while Dick stayed even after Bruce got home. They weren’t back to where they were before but they would hang in the same room.

When he died it broke Bruce. He shut down. He push everyone away. The communication between him and Dick completely stopped. Then there was this kid, this kid who had been taking care of himself his whole life. He saw this kid, not as a replacement for Jason, but as another kid who just needed love. It took a few months of them working together before Bruce saw Tim as his son. By that point Dick was coming around again.

When Jason came back Bruce’s sole focus for a while was helping him. He was patient, waiting for Jason to feel comfortable being a part of the family again.

When Cass came around Bruce became a girl dad. Alfred would find Cass and Bruce doing each other’s nails. Bruce would go dress shopping with her and Step.

When Damien came into his life Bruce thought he knew what he was doing. He was wrong. He didn’t understand Damien. He didn’t know how to help him, how to bond with him. He had no idea how to help this kid open up. He saw how well Dick was with him.

When Bruce comes back from being lost in time he sees how close Damien and Dick has become. He asks Dick one day for advice.

Dick: He doesn’t need a mentor. He doesn’t need Batman. He needs a dad who says he is proud of him. He needs love. He needs someone to hold him when he is scared. He needs to know that his part in this family is forever. He needs to know you aren’t just taking care of him out of obligation.

(Dick begins to cry)

Bruce: Oh Dick.

Dick: I don’t understand Bruce. When you took me in I just assumed you didn’t know how to be a parent. I told myself that you just don’t know how to show your love. I was okay. I became Robin and I would get to see you in the cave. Then I got older and you never adopted me. Everything I did was wrong. I was just waiting for you to move on. Then we fought and you finally did it. Finally kicked me out. And I made my peace with it. I was thankful you kept me out of the system. And then you took in Jason. I started coming around again because I didn’t want him to feel like I did. I didn’t want him to feel like a charity case. And then the worst thing happened. You became a dad. You were there for every school event. Heck Bruce you went to parent teacher nights, can you even name one of my teachers? It’s not fair. If you could be a father, why weren’t you one for me? What did I do wrong? Why was I never enough?

At this point Dick was full on sobbing.

Bruce: oh Dick. I’m so sorry. I was so young. I didn’t understand how to be a dad. I didn’t want to replace your dad. It’s my fault. It was my inability to be a father to you. It was me who had the problem not you. You always deserved love. I should have shown you it. I should have been there for you. When Jason came along, I knew I had to better. You did so much to warm up my frozen heart. You taught me to care again. You brought life into this house again. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have been able to be there for anyone. But you’re right, I should have been there for you. Should have held you. I should have met your teachers. I should have told you everyday how much I love you. You will always have a place here in my home and heart. If you will let me, I would love to be your extra dad.

Dick threw himself into Bruce’s arm.

Dick: I’ve waited my whole life to hear that.

Bruce: I will tell you everyday until you believe me.

It was that day that Bruce gained another son. The paper work for an adult adoption was filled out a month later. Bruce kept his promise. He was there when Dick won an award at work. He was there when Dick got dumped. Dick gave Bruce a “world’s okayest dad” mug for Christmas.

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In the comic where the batfam is fighting vampires they have to do a series of test to make sure no one in the family has been infected. Everyone is surprised when Damien passes

[everyone got turned into mythical creatures for the night] Jason: Werewolf? That's badass. Tim: Why am I a nymph? A tree one? Jason: You know what, it suits you. Dick: I'm a dragon! Look at my wings! Tim: Why does he get to be a dragon? Jason: See, this is why you're a nymph! Be happy you're not a fairy. Or whatever Damian is, he doesn't have any odd features like us. Damian, showing his fangs: I'm a vampire. I expected nothing less. Jason: No fucking way?! Why do you get to be a vampire? Tim: Yup. Werewolf does suit you, Jason. Growling and being upset that you're not a blood sucking vampire.