#ADHD duke thomas

[on-the-clear-blue]

So I was thinking and like, the Batfam all come from vastly different backgrounds, and like everything in life, food is easily the best way to truly see someone.

Bruce likely grew up eating the same thing every day in the way of "Fridays are Lamb chops, Sunday is Pot roast" because that's how it was just done those days.

His father was a well to-do man, a gigh class doctor and his mother was a socialite, they held their postion highly and knew what was expected of them, even by their staff.

Martha always worked withe chef for meal plans, changing things for holidays or if they would have guests but always had a base she built off of.

It was that base that Bruce clung to after they died, sure the chef left, the other maids and servants going wirh him, leaving just Alfred (he was just a butler, he ran the house, told people what to do not cook)

But Alfred, a man who been through war and acting school did what he did best, He adapted, becoming more than just his title of Butler.

Now think of all that being flipped on its head by little Dickie, freshly orphaned from his loving family. His loving Romani family that traveled across world that likely ate different cuisines every time they stopped in a country. (This is in fact a call back to my baby dick post)

Just...

Dickie, staring wide eyed at just the amount of meat on his plate: It...it's all for me?

Bruce, staring back with confusion: Do you need more? Alfred get Dicke more food, clearly this isn't enough for him.

I love the idea that Dickie pulls a face when he sees mashed potatoes for the third day in a row, he is crying and sad, he missed rice! Fresh veggies! Where was the flavor?? Why was everything so rich?

And Bruce adapts, he is the God damn Batman, of course he adapts, and the perfect schedule of foods he always knew would be on each day of the week is changed, oh of course he doesn't like it but it's for his son child so of course he puts up with it.

(Yes he can't handle the spice, he might of traveled the world for 5 years but he lived off of energy bars and MREs so he didn't have to think about food while traning)

Then his son is gone, (its all his fault why does this always happen why can't he just say what he means to say) and the schedule comes back. Was pot roast always this bland? When did the mashed peas start to seem unpleasant?

Then...Jason is in his life, it's a whirlwind of things, trying to get him comfortable in a place that seemed like a fairy tale.

Jason, who lived on the streets for years, Jason who even before he was homeless was in a poor household, who made ketchup sandwiches cus he was able to snatch a few from the gas station when the clerk wasn't looking, who thought fresh veggies were a special treat meant to be savored, who always felt loved when his mom saved up a bit and they got smoked turkey legs and boiled them up in a soup.

That Jason looks at the offered food and feels uncomfortable, all that was far to much for him.

Jason, frowning at his bowl of soup: Um...what's the big bits of green?

Bruce, looking up from his case file: Hn, it's herbs Jaylad, I think basil and parsley.

Jason, nodding but clearly doesn't know: Oh yeah...totally see that now...

Unlike Dick, Jason doesn't ask for things, doesn't want to be a burden to the guy who took him in, so he eats and doesn't throw a fit.

(The first night Jason actually ate with Bruce the kid nearly ate till he threw up, not wanting to waste a single bit.)

It was months later when Jason finally asked for something another and...

Jason, fidgeting: So B...Um...I wanted to ask but uh...C-can I just get like...actual crackers and stuff? Not those fancy rich people ones but like...Ritz? Cheese wiz? I...I just...I don't like blue cheese.

Bruce, blinking in rich person: Ritz...as in the hotel? I can ask Alfred about a cheese wizard but...Hn..

Later

Bruce, fighting Condiment King: Do you know a Cheese Wizard?

Then Jason, his boy, his and Gotham light dies, Bruce finds his body broken and beaten and- he was breathing Bruce got him in time- he didn't. The boy wasn't responding. His boy. His Jason died in his arms. Choking out sobs as he couldn't get enough air in, coughing and shuddering as he tried to get the smoke out

(Jason's death certificate says he dies of smoke inhalation, the explosion didn't kill him, it was the fumes afterward)

Then Bruce shuts down, he becomes the Batman fully, Bruce Wayne died with his son that day and all that was left was the Bat.

Then a pesky boy put on Bruce's sons outfit, charged in and saved him. Pulling the man back from the brink kicking and screaming and crying.

Tim wasn't a son to Bruce (couldn't be, wouldn't allow him to be) he came every evening for training and patrol and then he was gone and that was all Bruce had to think about the boy.

Then he saw Jason in Tim, saw Dickie, saw himself and before Bruce knew he was caring for the kid.

Asking to say for a post patrol snack was first denied, about a dozen times before Tim broke, humming and quickly downing that German dish that Dick always wanted when he was feeling sick.

Tim slowly started to settle, growing a bit more lax in his own right, like a feral cat slowly becoming more comfortable with someone.

(No he didn't take advice from Selina...there isn't any proof)

Bruce, sitting at the bat computer, watching the reflection of Tim training in the background:

Tim, winded and tired after a few minutes and having to take a break, pulls out a protein bar:

Bruce, Vietnam war like flash back to his own training days where he only lived off ration bars: pained Hn

And once more Bruce adapts, learns. Tim won't stay for dinner, won't stay the night after a hard patrol, but Bruce can tempt him, with little things, a bit of jerky instead of what Bruce knows for sure are bulk baught meal replacement bars during a stake out, a thing of left overs (they arnt actually, Alfred made them just for Tim) of "last nights dinner"

Bruce is 75% sure Tim knows but neither say anything.

Then tragedy rears its ugly head and Tim's parents are dead, first his mother, his father in a coma and...Tim choses to run away, hiding behind an uncle Bruce is very much aware didn't exist three days ago, and he can't do anything more than what he has already.

Then his boy (God not again why does he always get attached) losses his father, murdered by a God damn Flash rogue.

(The angry rant Barry gets about keeping track of criminals and their whereabouts become legendary in the Leauge)

Finally Bruce's boy is at the Manor and...Bruce sees him, almost for the first time behind the mask of "Tim Drake, the nice young man" he's reclusive, obsessive and picks at his food more than he eats. Surviving on snack foods and energy drinks.

It's a chore to get the boy to eat anything that wasn't out of a package or a box (and Bruce gets it he really did, knowing what it will taste like and knowing it will always taste the same was very comforting) but he managed.

Then like a hurricane Damian is brought into his life, his son, (he has another, one he never knew about and oh God he already loves him, already would die to have the boy trust) and then-

He's gone.

He's flung through time and lost and lives not his own are played out and things he never thought would be comforting are.

Then...then he is found and God it's been months, it's been ages and...

Dick is more Damians father than he could ever be, was there for him in was Bruce should have been...

Dick leaves again, but not as far as Jump city, comes to stay at Bludhaven. (So close but so far away, why didn't he want to stay?)

Jason comes back just as he came into this world, screaming and covered in blood (His boy, his Jaylad ALIVE BREATHING)

Tim has matured, changed, and he walks differently now, far more like Ra's stride (Why does Tim get dead look in his eyes now? What has his son seen? What has he done...)

And Damian. He only was with him briefly, not nearly long enough to see his LoA mask drop, to see the boy beneath the weapon.

That mask goes back on when Bruce returns, he sees the true Damian for a moment before it is shut off fully, sees his son (God did he say how much he loves the boy already?) Softly petting a cat names Alfred before noticing Bruce.

And like all times before, Bruce adapts, changes his approach yet again.

Damian responds to violence, he expects to be yelled at and will only respect a choice if it was fought for, Bruce knows this and...he messes up some times, takes the easy way out and does what the boy know and Bruce feels the guilt.

But he tries to connect, past the way of pain that Damian knows.

Damian, fuming in his room after an argument with Bruce, angrily looking at the wall: 😠

Bruce, knocking on the door, then opening it a second later, not saying anything as he sets down a bowl of mango on Damians bedside table, then leaves.

Damian, grumbling as he eats the fruit of forgiveness: Stupid Father...

(He 100% asked Talia what she normally does and it seemed to work)

Their relationship is rocky, but they find moments where they touch, where Father and Son find a soft moment, Damian teaching Bruce how to make his grandfather's Chai blend, Bruce in turn teaching his son how to make latkes, an exchange of their pasts together.

Then Cassandra comes and Bruce is thrown for a loop once more, she is unlike any of his other children, she is open, painfully so, she might seemed closed off, silent and deadly...but Bruce can see her, truly see her as she wants to be seen and she is screaming, hurt and scared and all alone.

He takes her home, David Cain can try and take his daughter away but there will be hell to pay.

And then she is home, she is settled in a life where she can learn more than just violence.

She stares at the plate of food that is put in front of her the first dinner that Bruce's family has together (HE HAS A FAMILY! WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?)

And she cries.

It is just as she wanted but she didnt know what to do, David Cain was a horrid man, in his chase for the perfect weapon he long left the idea of pleasure and care by the way side.

So Cass was overwhelmed by actual food, not nutrient dense bars that tasted bitter and was ash on her tongue.

Cass, pitifully looking down at an orange: HOW DO I EAT YOU?

Bruce looking on from his seat: Sweetheart? Don't eat the peel, Cass-Cass. No. Cassandra please. N-No not the lime! Put that down! You're just going to...that.

Cass, looking pained from eating a whole lime at once: 😞

Bruce, looking equally pained: Sweetheart you can spit it out...

And Bruce thinks his family is big enough, with his boys and his wonderful daughter (no Steph and Barbara didn't count, as they both kept on insisting, they both still had parents)

And then comes along Duke and...God he is already signing the foster papers before he could think too hard.

Duke is unlike the rest of his children as in he is batshit insane but hides it far better than he has any right too.

Bruce tries to not pull his hair out as the kid talks about how he made a kinda cult around Robin and lead them to help the Bats...

It takes time for Duke to get used to the Manor, but he does slowly, finding his place in the family much easier than they all assumed.

Unlike the rest of his children, for some reason it is easy for Bruce to speak with Duke, it's as if they both think similarly.

If Bruce wanted any of his children to take up the cowl when he dies (Which he very much would not like thank you very much) Bruce is hesitant to fully say Cass would be the next Bat, while Cassandra has the fists to do it, Duke had the dedication and drive to, the mental state to truly be the Dark Knight.

Bruce, in the cave, hour 36 with out sleep, 5 coffees deep into a conspiracy: hn.

Duke, right there with him, missed two days of school and hasn't stopped drinking energy drinks: Hm?

Bruce, wordlessly passing the files over, before pulling a face at Dukes energy drinks: Hn..

Duke, taking files but offended on his poor babies behalf, popping one open and dumping it into Bruce's (empty) coffee cup: Have some you marshmallow looking ass...fuck out my face B.

Bruce, scowling, taking a sip before freezing for a full minute, (its the fruit juice kinda monster) his body hasn't has nutrients in a while and are all over this: Hmm...Nice.

(Duke shares more, cus while his dad is not able to be there for him, Bruce is more of that weird uncle that the rest of the family don't talk about.)

It's not till someone at a gala complains, saying "I understand he has an obsession with those...children, but why does everything have to be about them, I miss the old menu for these things." That Bruce realizes that the predetermined, predictable life he once clung to was gone, dead and long buried...and Bruce couldn't care about it less.

(That Gala person gets personally banned and their business is outed for all the shitty things they have done.)

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This....this was far longer than what I meant this to be...I just wanted to talk about what they would like and what kinda food the batfams culture has but um...this got way outta hand...so ya.

[p1nkshield]

Damian: [violent gremlin noises]

Bruce: [not looking up from his desk] if you kill your brother I will delete your cheese Viking save.

Damian: [Stops immediately] >:(

Duke: I’m still amazed that you are not phased by all of the out of pocket things we do.

Bruce: [looking directly at Dick] I was sent into the deep end from the beginning I had to either sink or swim.

Dick: 😅

Duke: what did you do?

Robin!Dick: Hey Bruce! Heeey Bruce I have a question! Bruuuuuce!

Bruce: can you ask me a question without climbing onto my shoulders?

Robin!dick: you love me right?

Bruce: yes?

Robin!dick: would you still love me if I became an apple?

Bruce: ???

Robin!dick: because sometimes I think it would be fun for like a day.

Bruce:… how would I know it was you?

Robin!dick: [grabbing Bruce’s face] Promise me you would find a way to turn me into a real boy again!

Bruce: …okay

Robin!dick: yay! Do you think Uncle Clark will be upset if I ask him to throw me again today?

Bruce: give it a week

[ruestheday]

batfam as my diagnosis’s

bruce wayne: autistic

dick grayson: autistic

jason todd: autistic

tim drake: autistic

damian wayne: autistic

duke thomas: autistic

cassandra cain: autistic

stephanie brown: autistic

barbara gordon: autistic

alfred pennyworth: chronic migraines

[toobytoobs]

Autism: Bruce Wayne, Damian Wayne/Al Ghul, Cassandra Cain.

OCD: Bruce Wayne, Tim Drake.

ADHD: Stephanie Brown, Dick Grayson.

Neurotypical: Alfred Pennyworth.

None of the above: Jason Todd, Duke Thomas.

[ratsvoid]

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well look no further, I have audhd and ive recently gotten into the DCU (especially the bat fam) but I have no idea where to start!! I would love to learn more, listen to someone ramble, and possibly make some friends :3

so if you've been dying to talk to someone about this type of stuff, I'm all ears!!!!! /gen

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[bisexualnerd]

I wrote something because I had like 4 hours of sleep yesterday.

Also kept in Google Doc as: In which Tim has ADHD and Autism which is why coffee/caffeine is bad for staying awake

Summary:

Tim wanted to stay awake to work and this is the story of how his relationship with coffee (and energy drinks) evolved over the years.

Someone should have noticed that he was not any more awake after having drunk coffee, right?

And something just run in the family without every member even related.

~~~

Rated: Gen (but there is some swearing in there).

It's mostly just some fun stuff in the Batfam and everyone is neurodivergent, one way or another, or both.

[plutoslvr]

happy autism awareness month to the batfam!

[overly-friendly-cryptid]

Okay I was mostly talking about how modern day writers have kind of been painted into a corner if they want to write about stuff like police brutality or the big blue wall of silence or anything, but you mentioned giving them excuses to interact like proper characters, and I’m just… yes 100%

I have a big family myself, a lot of whom are not biologically related to me, and yeah the dynamics get really complicated really quickly. DC not taking the time to establish dynamics between Bruce’s kids (especially the newer additions) is one of my biggest pet peeves because like not only does that make stories more interesting but from a writing and marketing standpoint that’s one of the best ways to get readers invested???

Like I firmly believe Duke and Jason could have a really interesting dynamic. They’re both English nerds who do not respect authority and have a penchant for chaos but they’re also very different people with very different outlooks, if only DC would let them properly interact

Anyway yeah apologies that was like 90% my general frustration with DC making Dick become a cop in the first place and then not even properly discussing the implications

Also unrelated but fun fact, Dick totally kills people in the aforementioned issue. Seriously, he knocks at least four people off a very tall building. Batman also holds someone over the edge of said building and then Zucco knocks him out of Batman’s grip and Batman just watches him fall to his death like “oh, no. anyway.” Early comics were wild

Would loveeeeee the angst between Duke and his friends literally HATING Dick’s guts, the first Robin. Perhaps that was the real reason why We Are Robin disbanded, because after actually getting to know the first Robin, and he just chucks them to the PIGS, they stopped believing in the symbol ☹️ Just like every other time we parasocially idolize celebrities or social media influencers, and then controversies come up into the light… we aren’t perfect. A video apology is too insincere, Dick needs to prove himself a changed man, at least, to the kids he risked.

[notrobinsomethingworse]

Okay hear me out. Batfamily, ugly Christmas sweater addition.

Bruce Wayne:

No doubt in my mind his children forced him into it. As soon as Dick mentioned wearing ugly sweaters on Christmas Day he found this monstrosity sitting in his closet. He chucked it out. He forgot about it. The next week it was back. He threw it out again. Two days passed. It was back. He tried shredding it, burning it, burying it in the backyard. It reappeared each time. Needless to say, it was still there on Christmas and he reluctantly wore it to the delight of everybody.

Jason Todd:

He wanted absolutely nothing to do with what Dick had planned… at first. Then he realised it was a great opportunity to piss Bruce off. Funny enough, it didn’t work as he hoped as Bruce was just happy he was there.

Tim Drake:

Wanted nothing to do with it and still wants nothing to do with it. Chose the first thing on the rack. Would’ve given Young Justice the chance to chose he sweater but he doesn’t trust them to NOT get him something horrendous.

Dick Grayson:

Planned this whole thing just to wear this monstrosity he found while doom scrolling on Instagram reels (he has adhd and is a millennial, he sure as hell isn’t on TikTok BUT dopamine go brrr). His siblings hate him. He loves it.

Damian Wayne:

This boy FOUGHT like one of those cats being forced into a costume. He clawed and begged and weaponised crying. Dick cackled at him until he had it on. He stayed on Dicks shoulders for the rest of the night. They did not talk for a month after.

He will stab anyone who brings it up.

Stephanie Brown:

Okay picture this in hot pink. She immediately locks onto some sort of meme when Dick mentions ugly sweaters. She finds this ugly ass sweater and steals Bruce’s credit card to get it.

Cassandra Cain:

Stephanie immediately calls Cass with plans. She happily agrees. She helps Steph steal Bruce’s credit card and proudly pulls Steph around to show the whole family their matching sweaters. A photo of them recreating the meme with their matching sweaters spreads around the web for at least a week.

Barbra Gordon:

Along with this sweater, Barbs places a USB stick containing a compilation of epic patrol failures in each of the Bat’s Christmas stockings. She wants to keep them on their toes (and adequately afraid of her). It is effective.

Duke Thomas:

Same vain as Steph. Instantly clocked in on memes and found this bad boy. Shows up with yellow temporary dye on his hair and old-lady sunglasses from the dollar store. Whenever he faces the slightest inconvenience he asks to speak to the manager. It becomes a bit where the manager changes each time and becomes crazier than the last.

Alfred Pennyworth:

Motherfucker would not wear a ugly sweater no matter how much the children begged. And the children did beg (Damian had to pull out the puppy dog eyes for this one). Jason was actually the fucker who made him cave pulling out all the stops, “it’s my first Christmas with everyone since I… you know.”, “it would be nice to have something special to remember it you know?”, “I remember my first Christmas in the manor. I just want to feel that happy again.”

Jason comes prepared with the sweater and Alfred knows he’s lost (but he doesn’t really seem to mind when he sees all the smiling faces on Christmas Day).

[insonniacaotica]

Batfamily damn good ao3 tags pt.3

This is part three of a list of ao3 tags about batfamily that I think deserve to be used more (semi-serious list).

Canon tags:

• Alfred Pennyworth's Cookies (Read this tag and tell me you didn't smile. It's impossible. I know you smiled) • Red-Haired Jason Todd (eh, but the retcon- I DON'T CARE, I LOVE MY RED-HAIRED JASON) • Artist Damian Wayne (The child has talent) • Dick Grayson Has ADHD (please for me it's a fantastic tag) • Skateboarder Tim Drake (This is a canon Tim hobby and it's CRIMINAL how little it is used in fanfiction) • Conspiracy Theorist Bernard Dowd (Fanfictions where Bernard theorizes are the best Tim/Bernard fanfics) • Tim Drake's Hero Worship (I find it cute) • Dick Grayson is Not a Police Officer (Nice if you tie it into the fact that Duke hates cops, Jason lived on the streets, and three-quarters of Gotham's cops are corrupt.) • Dick Grayson Misses Jason Todd (The fact that this is a tag makes me cry) • Good Person Damian Wayne (I refuse to believe that Dami is not good) • Smart Bruce Wayne (I expected this tag to have something like 5000 fanfics. It doesn't even reach 20. I protest) • Vegetarian Damian Wayne (The Animal Lover Damian Wayne tag exists and there are fanfics but there are very few with Dami as a vegetarian (canonical, by the way))

Fanon/not yet canon tags (tags that I have used or seen around on ao3 but that are not recognized as canonical tags):

• Damian Wayne is Colorblind (I don't even know why I like it so much but I want it) • Duke Thomas Takes Care of the Narrows (Aside from the fact that neither Narrows (Duke's neighborhood) nor Bristol (Tim and Bruce's neighborhood) are tags but Crime Alley/Park Row is, I want this as a canon tag now.) • Duke Thomas Has The Narrows Accent (I've now made it my life mission to give Duke the tags he deserves) • Stephanie Brown Has a Crime Alley | Park Row Accent (Do it just to see Jay and Steph speaking with the same inflection) • Competent Bruce Wayne (WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S NOT A CANONICAL TAG?) • No More Dead Robins (I'm so weak for this tag, you have no idea)

[ultimate-marysue]

I made some sort of alignment classification based on whether they're impulsive or if they plan ahead for the Batfam. Feel free to correct me (politely please, I'll cry) or to add your opinion. I'm not trying to be super canon, just based on their characters' vibes.

Bruce Wayne: 100% planner. This man could be a Bene Gesserit, plans within plans, and they always work even if they shouldn't (because DC can't have him be wrong). It's like a choose your own adventure, you follow the plan and each time something new happens that is sure to chase things up he pulls a subsection specifically for it. Senior Justice League Members just don't question him anymore no matter what. "You had a contingency for getting invaded by mind controlling ballerina spiders? Yeah, sure, tell us all about it".

Barbara Gordon: she plans around her impulses. She is self aware enough at this point to know she's a bit of a hot head. It is what it is, she's called Batman an Emo Boy's idea of Therapy enough times to his face to know she just can't help herself with some stuff. So instead of working against it she plans around it. In the end, it was her plan all along. Canary thinks she could just hold her tongue, but considering the vigilantes Oracle manages, her experience in planning for these situations is invaluable.

Dick Grayson: Impulsive, not because he can't make plans or because he isn't smart. Quite the opposite. He just has that ADHD dog in him. He would be guiding the Titans through a mission and they'd be thinking "Woah, everything is going according to his plan", meanwhile inside his head is Bear Grylls saying "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome". It's not so much that he comes up with plans on the spot but he ends up changing it along the way because he thought of something better for that specific situation. He may use B's protocols for a general structure but then trusts his instinct to come up with something better on the spot.

Cassandra Cain: Neither. She's not one to be coming up with elaborate schemes but, as much as she relies on her instinct, she's able to stop before jumping. She doesn't need to plan, she knows what works. She observes and then takes the best course of action. When Bruce goes on and on about the importance of planning she just answers "Skill issue" and leaves.

Jason Todd: impulsive planner. This is a man that makes plans, okay? He's theatre kid coded, he needs to know his little monologues by heart. The thing is, he's also very emotional and has the impulse control of a toddler in front of the cookie jar. He can't help himself, he has to punch the asshole and make the witty comeback or he will explode. The outlaws have been grilled to death on the importance of following the plan but then watch him like ten minutes later throw it out the window. They find it both endearing and annoying.

Stephanie Brown: Queen of Chaos. She can plan. She's good at it too btw, she just doesn't want to if she can avoid it. She works best when she's improvising and it drives Bruce and Tim up the walls. They just hate to see women winning. She's the best one out of all of them at turning a mistake to her advantage in a matter of seconds. It's quite impressive.

Tim Drake: Chaotic planner. Everyone is so sure Tim is a mini Bruce and to a certain extent, if you squint your eyes, then yes. But Young Just Us know the truth: his plans are extremely effective but only in the most chaotic way possible. There's the Batman plan, and there's the Red Robin plan, which is like the first one but faster and with more fire. He also has to be periodically reminded to take into account his own wellbeing when making his little schemes.

Duke Thomas: plans on the go. I don't know how else to explain it but it's like those sequences in the Sherlock movies (the ones with RDJ) where he's watching his surroundings and opponents almost in slow-mo till he puts together a plan. It's similar to Dick from the outside, but if you pay attention you can see the wheels turning in his head as he goes along. He actually stops and thinks (metaphorically, most of the time his thinking is done while he distracts enemies).

Damian Al Gul Wayne: he's a strategist, not a planner. This is an important distinction because whenever Batman or Red Robin are explaining one of their convoluted plans he feels like he's actively losing braincells. He's closer to Cassandra in the way he prefers a more direct solution. He also gets palpitations anytime Jason or Stephanie just start doing things without thinking. If he knew what Dick's thought process was he would have probably developed an anxiety disorder in his time as Dick's robin. He doesn't understand the need for such high detail planning and hates the idea of making it along the way. No, he just needs to come up with the most efficient strategy and that's all.

[incorrectbatfam]

The batfam as teacher comment section in report card.

Dick: Mr. Grayson brings a contagious energy to the class and his enthusiasm is well-appreciated. However, he tends to channel that energy very physically and while that may benefit his learning, it's a disruption to other students. This is a frequently recurring issue that I would like to discuss with a parent or guardian.

Translation – Is this kid ADHD because he won't sit the FUCK down

Jason: Mr. Todd has displayed remarkable attention to detail and a love of literature that I can only attribute to positive reinforcement at home, and he's always a pleasure to have in class. As much as I appreciate seeing him apply his lessons outside of school hours, I believe there are more productive avenues of discussing Shakespearean playwriting with his peers than what he has been reportedly doing. 

Translation – Stop biting your thumb at people

Tim: Mr. Drake continues to exceed expectations in his schoolwork, but his attendance and participation may become a detriment to his overall grades if unaddressed. I have caught him sleeping in class on multiple occasions but he has yet to provide me a reason why he is so tired. Additionally, last month one of our monitors caught him loitering in the bathroom with a note that I did not recall writing. 

Translation – Get some sleep and also you can't make your own hall passes

Damian: I have had the privilege of teaching the Wayne family through my decades at this institution and I believe that Damian takes after his father the most in more ways than expected. His grades are stellar and he is well-organized, but I'm noticing familiar and concerning traits in his attitude and social interactions. I am requesting a meeting with his parent to understand the full context so I can devise a plan for out how to best support him. 

Translation – Forget falling, the apple is still on the damn tree

Duke: Mr. Thomas has been a pleasure to have in my chemistry lab and is always willing to help classmates who are struggling. However, after last week's minor combustion reaction mishap, I think it would be worthwhile to review the lab safety packet that all students received at the beginning of the year. 

Translation – How did you set water on fire

Cullen: Mr. Row displays a passion for transformative literature and demonstrates a clear understanding of modern media culture that has helped him synthesize a lot of our complex readings. However, I'm concerned about his laptop being a distraction, especially with numerous incidences of him looking at non-academic material.  

Translation – Quit reading fanfics in class

Stephanie: You should be pleased to know that Miss Brown consistently keeps the well-being of her peers in mind. This semester, she launched a meal initiative for students whose needs could not be met by the school cafeteria. While we value her good intentions, she has been causing hallway obstructions and there are some regulatory concerns that we need to discuss. 

Translation – She sold pancakes in the halls without a permit

Cassandra: Although Miss Cain is relatively quiet in class, she continues to blow me away with her breadth of knowledge not just on class materials, but also interpersonal details. While this is a good skill to cultivate, we ask that she dial it back especially with our faculty. Additionally, please remember that the teacher's lounge is a staff-only space and students should remain in the common areas. 

Translation – She knows too much

Barbara: Miss Gordon is easily one of the best AP Computer Science students I've seen in my twenty years of teaching. She even went above and beyond the scope of our class to apply what we've learned to a greater school context. While that is deserving of credit, I'd also like to remind her that, in the future, certain ideas should be subjected to careful consideration before actions are taken. 

Translation – She hacked the lunch menu to make every day French Fry Friday 

Harper: Miss Row has a remarkable aptitude for the engineering process that exceeds beyond what students her age can typically grasp, and she is very inventive in her own right. That being said, I would appreciate it if she followed our lesson plans more closely and reviewed our guidelines for woodshop safety so everyone can continue to have a positive experience.

Translation – She made a working crossbow out of popsicle sticks

Carrie: Miss Kelley is a bright student who brings positive energy that is very much needed, especially in morning classes. However, she's been falling behind with several missing assignments at this point, and her explanations for why she cannot finish her work don't seem to be sufficient. 

Translation – "Killer Croc ate my homework" Yeah and I'm Batman

Kate: Miss Kane seems to be very eager to move forward to the next stage of her life, as evidenced by her Career Day presentation. While I believe young people should be free to explore their passions, I also think that Kate would benefit from some workshops outlining more feasible options. 

Translation – "Get bitches" isn't a career goal

Alfred: Mr. Pennyworth is easily one of the best students this institution has seen, both in his academic record and extracurricular activities. He recently expressed interest in the sharpshooting team, which I will not discourage him from, seeing how highly accurate he is. As of this year, I will be retiring as the coach for the team, but I wish him all the best.

Translation – I'm not about to get on his bad side

Selina: Miss Kyle's resourcefulness continues to astound me. Earlier in the semester, she forgot her locker combination and quickly improvised a mechanism to safely unlock it using only the materials around her. The speed and accuracy with which she did that will surely benefit her in the future. 

Translation – Did... did she just pick a lock with another lock?

Bruce: No further comments. 

Translation – whatthefuckwhatthefuckwhatthefuck—

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The Batkids' incredible ability to make JL believe whatever they want them to believe

by ValletyDarwin The Justice League decides to add a new member to the team, choosing Nightwing, despite Batman's obvious reluctance. And soon, a bunch of idiots, aka Barry, Oliver, Hal and Arthur, spread gossip throughout the Watchtowers that Nightwing and Batman are lovers. And when the BatKids find out about this, they decide to play a prank on the League. And suddenly the 'supposed children' of Nightwing and Batman appear out of nowhere in the Tower. Meanwhile, Bruce just gave up the second he witnessed his kids sitting in a circle like a fucking demonic cult in a very dark part of the Batcave with candles in their midst being their only illumination as they discuss plans to mess with and traumatize the League. Unfortunately he was noticed, and after his kids exchanged silent glances, Cass, Duke and Damian gave Bruce puppy dog eyes, and he was in on the plan. And Alfie will surely make extra cookies for everyone since they're getting along so well, because who cares if the Justice League gets traumatized? Not Alfred, and neither does any of the Batfamily. Words: 1601, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Justice League - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Clark Kent, Barry Allen, Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Oliver Queen, Arthur Curry (DCU), Diana (Wonder Woman), Victor Stone, Jason Todd, Damian Wayne, Tim Drake (DCU), Stephanie Brown, Cassandra Cain, Duke Thomas, Jarro (DCU), Billy Batson, Queenie (Harley Quinn Comics), Pamela Isley, Kate Kane (DCU), Selina Kyle Relationships: Dick Grayson/Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson & Justice League, Barry Allen & Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) & Oliver Queen, Pamela Isley/Harleen Quinzel, Kate Kane/Selina Kyle Additional Tags: Batfamily Shenanigans (DCU), Dick Grayson Meets the Justice League, Batfamily Meets the Justice League (DCU), Cryptid Batfamily (DCU), Billy Batson is a Batfamily Member, Romani Dick Grayson, Barry Allen Needs a Hug, Oliver Queen Needs a Hug, Confused Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Barry Allen has ADHD, Dick Grayson is a Ray of Sunshine, Dick Grayson is a Menace, Jason Todd is a Menace, Jason Todd is Built Like A Tank, No Angst, Justice League Doesn't Know Bruce Wayne is Batman, Billy Batson is Captain Marvel | Shazam, Damian Wayne is a Menace, Damian Wayne is a Little Shit, Tim Drake is Flamebird, Bruce Wayne is a Little Shit, Bruce Wayne is So Done, Bruce Wayne Tries to Be a Good Parent, Bruce Wayne is Good With Kids, Tim Drake is a Menace (DCU), Duke Thomas is a Ray of Sunshine, Duke Thomas Being a Little Shit, Good Older Sibling Barbara Gordon, Not Beta Read, Jewish Bruce Wayne, Jewish Batfamily (DCU), Not Canon Compliant via https://ift.tt/OqvJYXK

[mik3stuff]

It'll probably take a while for me to do (adhd + lazyness + school), but I've been thinking about it all day, so yeah.

@punkeropercyjackson @insomniac-jay @maxarat and uh i dunno who else to tag lmao

[damianbugs]

three fics in the Duke Thomas has ADHD ao3 tag and they're all mine. what the fuck guys

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What Awaits at Home

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/ZayeA8g by blackbwt "What do you need us for, Batman?" Clark asks, instantly straightening in his chair "Is something wrong?" Dinah requests, glancing puzzedly at Oliver when Batman hesitantly looks around and starts walking towards the team "My family said I need friends." Batman mumbles, stopping in front of the leaguers in the room, "Come to my house tomorrow morning for brunch. Please." Or The one where Alfred and Selina force Bruce to make friends. He ends up inviting the Justice League to brunch Words: 3317, Chapters: 1/3, Language: English Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics), Robin (Comics), Batgirl (Comics), Justice League - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M, Multi Characters: Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Cassandra Cain, Jason Todd, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake, Duke Thomas, Damian Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Selina Kyle, Diana (Wonder Woman), Clark Kent, Arthur Curry (DCU), Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Barry Allen, Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) Relationships: Cassandra Cain & Tim Drake & Dick Grayson & Duke Thomas & Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne, Cassandra Cain & Bruce Wayne, Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne, Stephanie Brown & Bruce Wayne, Tim Drake & Bruce Wayne, Duke Thomas & Bruce Wayne, Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne, Justice League & Bruce Wayne, Diana (Wonder Woman) & Bruce Wayne, Barry Allen & Arthur Curry & Diana & Hal Jordan & Clark Kent & Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Bruce Wayne Tries, Good Parent Bruce Wayne, Autistic Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson Has ADHD, Autistic Cassandra Cain, Autistic Jason Todd, Stephanie Brown Has ADHD, Autistic Tim Drake, Tim Drake Has ADHD, Autistic Damian Wayne, Kid Dick Grayson, Kid Cassandra Cain, Kid Jason Todd, Kid Stephanie Brown, Kid Tim Drake, Kid Duke Thomas, Kid Damian Wayne, Baby Damian Wayne, Batfamily Meets the Justice League (DCU), Domestic Batfamily (DCU), Batfamily Shenanigans (DCU), Bruce Wayne is Bad at Feelings, Batman Played by Robert Pattinson, Tim Drake Needs a Hug, Dick Grayson Needs a Hug, Jason Todd Needs A Hug, Cassandra Cain Needs a Hug, Selectively Mute Cassandra Cain, Cassandra is learning how to talk, Yes beta, we live like Jason Todd, The Batkids are menaces, Bruce is so emo, Like, come On dude, Selina loves her best friend, The batkids are traumatized, all of them - Freeform, but that's okay read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/ZayeA8g