#a true drake son will like ART

[scintillyyy]

the thing that often gets me about photographer tim (among many things, tho i will note for the record i do enjoy the concept of a tim who sneaks out of the downtown condo to go watch a crime scene nearby with the rest of the rubberneckers and tries to see if he can catch a glimpse of bruce and dick and maybe try and snap a pic if he does) is that often photography, something tim canonically doesn't show any particular interest, is transformed into this hobby he absolutely adores above all else and it's like. man. where's his sherlock holmes society membership. why can't he join the batfam early when he meets dick at the local sherlock holmes book club at the library. where are any of his actual interests here.

tangientally related. when notable archeologists (a job profession dedicated to archiving history and is very into art and culture and preserving it), bad parents jack and janet drake, think that photography is an inappropriate hobby for their son-

[leviiackrman]

Happy Birthday Toby!❤️

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TOBIN DRAKE - Uncharted [full colour]

[unfinishedslurs]

a robin? graduating college? in THIS economy?

He squeezes his eyes shut. “I am…unsure whether I wish to continue this path at all.”

He feels Grayson’s hand loosen in surprise, before squeezing once. “Yeah?” he says, and his voice is gentle. “What makes you say that?”

My whole life, I’ve been a weapon, he doesn’t say, because it isn’t true, and would hurt his brother besides. He was never treated as one in the League, not the way Cassandra was, and Robin is no more a weapon than Batman, or Nightwing. Robin is a fighter, a beacon, a protector. 

Once, when he didn’t realize that Damian was listening, Timothy called Robin Gotham’s hope. It is unfortunately apt, and he has done his best to fill the shoes worn by his predecessors. On his good days he even believes he succeeds. 

But…he grows weary of it, and although it feels selfish, he isn’t sure how much longer he can keep going like this. 

He is sixteen. He’s on track to graduate high school early this year, and applications to different universities are scattered across his desk. He has not filled out any of them. 

“Have you ever thought about leaving?” He asks Grayson, instead of voicing any of it. 

His brother huffs a quiet laugh, moving his hand from his shoulder to brush a hand through Damian’s hair. “A million times,” he admits, “but…I never could.”

“Because it would be selfish?”

“Because I love it.” He places his hand back on his shoulder, kneeling to make eye contact. Damian bravely does not look down at his lap. “Because I chose this life, and make the choice every day to do it all over again. Because even when it makes me miserable, and even when people get hurt, ultimately this job is rewarding to me. But not because it would be selfish to leave. I love helping people this way, Dami, but it’s not the only way.”

“Do you think father will be disappointed?”

Grayson laughs. “Are you kidding? Bruce never wanted this for any of us. You’re going to be his favorite after this, for the lowered blood pressure alone.”

“It is only fitting for the blood son,” he sniffs, as if he hadn’t let go of that particular sentiment years ago. Then what Grayson said registers to him. “Did he really not want us to fight in his crusade?”

“Oh, yeah, no, not even a little bit. I became Robin because he needed a way to keep his eight year old ward from getting a gun and hunting down Zucco himself.”

“What use are academic pursuits? I already know more than anyone who would be attempting to ‘teach’ me.”

“You’re gonna have a harder time taking over WE with an arts degree,” Todd points out. He can practically see the raised eyebrow under his helmet. 

Damian sniffs derisively. “As if Drake had ever actually gone out and gotten a degree. The board will be ecstatic to even have someone educated.”

“Sure, brat.”

“Fuck off.”

“Heard you’re leaving the life.”

He doesn’t look up from his applications. “Drake.”

“Brat.” His least favorite brother hoists himself into Damian’s desk, feet kicking the drawers as he swings them easily. No concern for the mahogany at all. It’s appalling. “Was Jason telling the truth?”

“Todd is a gossip. He ought to join a knitting circle, blabbering old ladies would accept him as one of their own instantly.” 

“That’s a yes, then?”

Damian finally looks up, meeting Drake’s eyes. “Why do you ask? To gloat? To taunt me about how you were always better than me? To prove that you are father’s favorite?”

Instead of rising to the bait, he just frowns. “That was never me, Dami,” he reminds him. 

He knows. But the idea of leaving this life, of possibly forsaking his father’s favor even when Richard promised their father would never think of it that way, has left him feeling vulnerable and defensive. “What do you want?”

Drake shrugs. “To congratulate you, I guess. You’re going to college, right?”

As if anyone in this family can even sneeze without all of them knowing within seconds. “Tt. I am trying to finish my applications.”

“As if you won’t get in anywhere you want, even without B bankrolling you.” He looks Damian in the eye, face softening. Almost somber in its seriousness. “I could never do it,” he confesses. “Go to college. Leave. I always said I would eventually, I didn’t plan on being a vigilante forever when I started. But I never…I had the chance to leave, and I didn’t take it. I don’t regret it, but sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I had.”

He understands that. He’s spent more than one night lying awake, wondering if he was doomed to fight forever. The final nail in the coffin was waking up in a cold sweat a month ago, the afterimage of his own face under the Batman mask appearing when he blinks. 

“Is there a point to your babbling?” he asks, going back to his application. 

Drake just shrugs. “Guess not. Just wanted to say I’m proud of you.”

His pencil almost rips through the paper. He jerks his head up, openly staring. 

“Don’t make that face, you’ll never have to hear it from me again. Just wanted you to know. Not just me, we’re all proud of you. Bruce will be too when you tell him.” He gets off the desk and ruffles Damian’s hair. He’s too shocked to do anything about it. “See you around, brat. Good luck with college and shit.”

He’s almost at the door before Damian recovers his voice. “Timothy,” he calls, and his brother turns around, eyebrows raised at the rare use of his first name. “…thank you.”

“Ugh, don’t mention it. Ever. Seriously.”

[black-cat-luck]

Can u pls do Tim and Bruce father son activities ( i love ur writing!!)

YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR MY TIMMY BOY

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• Tim and Bruce have a very hard relationship. It took a very long time for them to have anything father/son related, and when they did reach that point, it was uncomfortable and awkward for both of them at first. They try, once they get to that point of care for one another, they do try. Tim knows Bruce is trying, and it means a lot to him, so he’s happy to reciprocate, to have this parental relationship in his life.

• Their first father/son moment is after Tim breaks his skateboard. He’s not necessarily upset, it’s just a sight inconvenience, but he’s tired, he’s been really stressed, and this pushes him past a breaking point. Bruce finds him sitting next to the broken board, and wordlessly manages to get Tim to get in the car and go with him. Tim doesn’t ask how Bruce knows what board shop he frequents, or the exact way to get there without directions, but Bruce even goes inside with him, asking questions here and there as they browse, and complimenting everything Tim picks and buys. Tim has credit cards, he has his parent’s money, but Bruce buys it all without blinking before the boy can even try and dig his wallet out of his pocket. It becomes a thing for them, Bruce always finds time to take Tim to the board shop when he wants to go, and always watches him with that same warm smile, just enjoying seeing Tim happy over something a boy his age should enjoy.

• Tim really likes baseball. He doesn’t let anyone know, not since Jack Drake never picked a glove back up or bothered to show up to a T-Ball game after Tim hit double digits. It’s fine, Tim bought himself gear and nets so he could play on his own in his backyard. He stopped playing on a team, and just tossed a ball to himself. He hasn’t had an itch for the sport in so long that when it comes back he doesn’t think twice to dust off a glove and practice his pitch. When Bruce finds him, it honestly makes his chest hurt to see all of the things the boy owns, to see how long he’s spent alone. There’s an extra glove, Tim always had a few of everything. Bruce is a bit rusty, but he’s adamant to make sure Tim never feels alone again, to know he has a home and a father that will play catch with him. Tim cries himself to sleep that night, and Bruce promises he won’t ever be alone again.

• Tim’s one true love is always photography. When he feels secure enough with his relationship with Bruce to show him, Bruce is a bit horrified to know such a small boy was hiding on rooftops just to sneak pictures of him, but it’s a bittersweet feeling to know that little boy was so starstruck, that he adored Batman so much, and if Bruce would’ve known about him before, maybe he could’ve met Jason, maybe Tim could’ve had a father sooner. Bruce takes him to museum’s that have traveling photography exhibits, some with local artists getting displayed. Tim admits a few are his he submit under a pen name, and Bruce makes sure those photos are displayed permanently. He encourages Tim to never give up or let anything ruin his love for his art. Bruce spends early mornings and beautiful middays with Tim, watching him in his own element, more so than Robin, or an act put on for the elites, Tim Drake is a photographer.

• Tim likes to crochet. It started as a small hobby he learned from hours of watching his mother do it, he was always nervous to try himself, but when the nights got lonely he did it as a way to feel close to his parents. He fell in love with it and Drake manor is covered in all kinds of colorful creations of his. He has his own crocheted Batman sweater that he made before merch of the vigilante ever existed, and he still wears it happily. Bruce thinks it’s adorable, and Tim’s first ever gift to him, is a matching one. Bruce adores it, and wears it all the time around the house, and Tim continues making him things. Sweaters he can wear in public (which he does happily), a plush Robin bird that sits above the batcomputer, a tiny Alfred to keep him company when he’s having a hard day. He even makes Alfred small versions of Bruce, and all his kids. He gets a hug, and sees both of them cry when they’re given them. That Christmas everyone is given matching sweaters, and Bruce happily sits with Tim as he crochets, encourages him to pick up his needles when he’s getting antsy during a debrief, or watches him tiredly twist the yarn around his fingers as he waits for Bruce to fill out the mission report before they’re allowed to go to bed. Tim tries to get Bruce to crochet with him, but he just can’t seem to figure it out, so it becomes a bonding time for them to just sit together, and Bruce always compliments everything he makes, just happy to be with him.

• Tim likes to make cakes. He thinks they’re fun, and there never needs to be a reason to enjoy something delicious, so when they’re both benched for a week after a rough mission, Tim drags Bruce down to the kitchen, and makes him help make one. There’s no occasion, no reason. Tim just wants cake, and he wants the enjoyment of making one. Bruce is just happy to spend time with him, and helps with every step. Tim makes the frosting himself, and shows Bruce all the different shades of colors they can make by adding certain amounts of food coloring, so they can have four different shades of pinks and blues for the cake. He’s almost too good at it, like he is with everything, and Bruce feels bad he’s making it look bad, his cursive is sloppy in frosting, and no matter how he holds the spatula, the border is still lumpy, but Tim thinks it’s perfect, and refuses to let Bruce stop helping. It’s a bit messy, leaning a bit to one side, but Tim loves it. He takes pictures, and lets Bruce cut the first slice, smiling wide as they share the piece, commenting on how good it tastes, and how perfect it is because they made it together.

• When Tim has to move on from Robin and become his own person, it undeniably puts a strain on their relationship. They try not to let it, but Tim needs time, and Bruce allows him it. Tim can’t find enjoyment in making cake, or playing baseball by himself anymore, a dreaded feeling that he finally knew how it felt to really be loved, and lost it. He’s still a kid, he’s on his own again, he’s too prideful to be the one to make the first move. A box is left on his doorstep, his Robin training says not to trust it, but the way his name is written, in cursive that it much better on paper than a cake, it leads him to opening it. He finds a small plush bat inside. It’s lopsided, messy crochet barely holding together. It’s from the same tutorial that taught him how to make the plush Robin he put in the cave for Bruce. Batman needs a Robin, he always reminded him. Bruce needs his son, he was reminded. And Tim knew no matter what, he needed him too. Tim never expected to find a family among the manor and the people he now loved that were inside. He never imagined he’d get to have this relationship, because no matter what, Bruce showed him what it felt like to be loved by a father. Bruce didn’t just love him as his son, Bruce loved him as Tim Drake.

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Tim my beloved I want to give him the entire world

Thank you for requesting I hope you liked it!! Thank you for loving my work, I hope you enjoy all my future writings just as much. ᡣ𐭩

[broadway-karkat]

Why the obsession with Kendrick Lamar?

THIS IS THE ONLY ANON I’LL ANSWER TO AND THAT’S BECAUSE I’M *SO* GLAD YOU ASKED. I WILL BE VERY FUCKING UNHINGED ABOUT THIS. BE WARNED. HERE'S A PLAYLIST OF THE BEEF.

((I'll be roleplaying as Karkat obviously but the Drake vs Kendrick diss is genuinely a hyper-fixation for me atm so I’m gonna put everything under a readmore -ModKat))

OK SO BASICALLY, DRAKE BROUGHT KENDRICK INTO THE SCENE FOR HIS TOUR OF HIS ALBUM “TAKE CARE” WHICH IS CERTIFIED MID IN MY OPINION. AFTER THAT KENDRICK RELEASED "GOOD KID. MAAD CITY" AND “TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY” WHICH WERE FUCKING CLASSIC ON ARRIVAL. KENDRICK WAS THEN FEATURED IN A SONG WITH BIG SEAN TITLED "CONTROL", WHICH CALLED MANY RAPPERS BY NAME AND SAYING "I GOT LOVE FOR YOU ALL BUT I'M TRYNNA MURDER YOU (N-WORD)", BASICALLY SAYING KENDRICK WAS COMING FOR THE CROWN (I DON'T REALLY RECALL IF THIS HAPPENED BEFORE OR AFTER TPAB, I THINK IT WAS BEFORE. PLUS HE CHECKED WITH THE OTHER RAPPERS AND THEY EITHER ANSWERED ON SOME HIP HOP SUBLIMINALS OR WERE TOTALLY COOL WITH IT. HIP HOP *IS* A BIT OF COMPETITION AFTER ALL). AND WHO WASN'T HAPPY ABOUT THIS, NOT NOTICING THAT HIP HOP *HAS* A SIDE OF RAP BATTLES AND DISSING? DRAKE. HE JUST STARTED... WHINING ABOUT IT ON INTERVIEWS LMAO. HOWEVER, AFTER TPAB, KENDRICK FELT A BIT LIKE HIS MISSION TO SAVE THE WORLD WITH PREACHY CONSCIOUS SHIT HAD FAILED AND HE PUT THAT ANGER INTO HIS NEXT ALBUM, “DAMN.”, WHICH WON HIM A FUCKING PULITZER AWARD. THEN KENDRICK VANISHED FROM THE SCENE FOR AROUND 5 YEARS, PROBABLY DOING SOME SOUL SEARCHING, AND IN THE MEANTIME LET’S TALK ABOUT DRAKE.

DRAKE HAD ALWAYS SAID HE WOULDN'T GO INTO A DISS COMPETITION WITH ANOTHER RAPPER BECAUSE IT WAS NOT HIS VIBE AND "THE LYRICS WOULD BE SCATHING" (PARAPHRASING A BIT HERE). THEN WHEN MEEK MILLS, ANOTHER RAPPER, DISSED DRAKE IN A SONG (FUCK ME IF I REMEMBER WHICH ONE, THIS BEEF IS SO LONG), DRAKE RESPONDED WITH ANOTHER DISS AND INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR HIS COMPETITION TO RELEASE A RESPONSE HE DROPPED "BACK TO BACK" AFTER LIKE 3 DAYS, WHICH WAS A MASSIVE HIT, AND MILLS DISAPPEARED FROM THE FEUD THEN. DRAKE WON. THEN COMES ONE PUSHA-T.

PUSHA-T STARTED BEEF WITH DRAKE AND DRAKE RESPONDED WITH A (SURPRISINGLY GOOD) DISS CALLED "DUPPY FREESTYLE", WHERE HE MENTIONS PUSHA'S WIFE AT A THROWAWAY LINE ("I TOLD YOU KEEP MY NAME OUTTA YOUR MOUTH OR ELSE IMMA LET IT RAIN ON YOU LIKE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS"), WHICH IS SOMETHING YOU JUST. *DON'T* DO IN HIP HOP. PUSHA WAS MAD AND... WELL, HE RELEASED "THE STORY OF ADIDON", WHICH HAD THIS AS THE COVER ART AND EXPOSED THE FACT THAT DRAKE HAD A HIDDEN SON WITH A FORMER ADULT ACTRESS, AND HE WAS HIDING SAID SON IN ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DOING AN ADIDAS CAMPAIGN AND REVEAL HIS EXISTENCE TO THE WORLD. SAID CAMPAIGN OBVIOUSLY NEVER HAPPENED AND DRAKE NEVER RESPONDED 'CAUSE LIKE. THE FUCK YOU SAY BACK TO THAT, *WITH IT BEING TRUE*??? HE WON OFF THAT, BUT INSTEAD OF DESTROYING HIS CAREER, THINGS ONLY WENT UP FOR DRAKE. HE WON ARTIST OF THE DECADE, ETC. IF THAT WAS HIP HOP'S FUTURE, OK FINE, BUT IT WASN'T A DIRECTION A LOT OF FANS WERE VERY MUCH INTO. UNTIL KENDRICK CAME BACK.

KENDRICK CAME BACK WITH "MR. MORALE AND THE BIG STEPPERS", WHICH SHOWED A VERY HUMAN SIDE OF HIM, IN MY OPINION. IT WAS RAW, IT WAS FAMILY, IT WAS EMOTION. WHEN HE CAME BACK, DRAKE ASKED HIM TO FEATURE IN A SONG ON HIS ALBUM "FOR ALL THE DOGS", BUT KENDRICK DENIED. SO DRAKE COLLABED WITH J-COLE INSTEAD, AND THAT'S WHEN THE STORY TRULY STARTS.

J-COLE MENTIONED KENDRICK IN HIS FEAT. VERSE IN THE SONG "FIRST PERSON SHOOTER", SAYING "LOVE WHEN THEY ARGUE THE HARDEST MC, IS IT K-DOT, IS IT AUBREY OR ME? WE THE BIG THREE LIKE WE STARTED A LEAGUE" AND THAT... WAS A MISTAKE. BESIDES HIS HEALING JOURNEY, I DON'T FUCKING KNOW BUT SOMETHING AWOKE INSIDE KENDRICK. MAYBE THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITIVENESS? ANYWAY, AFTER THAT KENDRICK HAD A FEATURE IN FUTURE + METRO BOOMIN'S COLLAB ALBUM "WE DON'T TRUST YOU" (YES THIS IS ANOTHER JAB AT DRAKE) WHERE HE SAYS, DURING HIS VERSE ON THE SONG "LIKE THAT", "FUCK SNEAK DISSIN', FIRST PERSON SHOOTER", "FOR ALL YOUR DOGS GETTIN' BURIED, THERE'S A K WITH ALL THESE NINES, HE GON' SEE PET SEMATARY" AND "MOTHERFUCK THE BIG THREE, (N-WORD), IT'S JUST BIG ME". THAT CAUSED AN UPROAR BECAUSE KENDRICK TAKING DIRECT SHOTS? AT BOTH J-COLE AND DRAKE? PEOPLE WERE EATING THIS UP.

J-COLE THEN RELEASED A MIXTAPE CALLED "MIGHT DELETE LATER" AND IN IT HE TAKES DIRECT SHOTS AT KENDRICK AT THE SONG "7 MINUTE DRILL", WHERE HE COMPARES EACH OF KENDRICK'S ALBUM'S QUALITY. BUT THEN DURING A SHOW HE SAID, AND I QUOTE, "I'M SO PROUD OF THAT PROJECT, EXCEPT FOR ONE THING. I DON'T REALLY FEEL NO WAY, BUT THE WORLD WANNA SEE *BLOOD*. [CITY NAME], YOU LOVE KENDRICK LAMAR, RIGHT? AS DO I" AND POLITELY EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE FEUD, REMAINING ON THE SIDELINES OF EVERYTHING HAPPENING. HE ALSO DELETED THE SONG "7 MINUTE DRILL" FROM "MIGHT DELETE LATER" WHICH IS HILARIOUSLY IRONIC.

AFTER "LIKE THAT", DRAKE, HAVING LOST *MASSIVELLY* TO PUSHA-T, FELT COMPELLED TO RESPOND. AND THAT HE DID, WITH A NEW DISS TRACK CALLED "PUSH-UPS". IN THAT HE BASICALLY MAKES FUN OF KENDRICK'S HEIGHT (HE IS 5'5 WHICH, BEING A LATINO TROLL, IS JUST THE AVERAGE SIZE OF MEN SO I MIGHT BE BIASED). THAT WAS THE ENTIRE SONG. EVEN THE COVER ART WAS A PICTURE OF KENDRICK'S SHOE SIZE, REFERENCING THE LYRICS "HOW THE FUCK YOU BIG STEPPIN' WITH A SIZE 7 MEN ON". IT ALSO HAD MORE JABS, SOMETIMES DOUBLE ENTENDRES, LIKE "TOP SAY DROP, YOU BETTER DROP AND GIVE 'EM 50" REFERRING TO KENDRICK'S DEAL WITH HIS LABEL, TOP DOG RECORDS, AND A 50% DEAL THAT MEANS HE'S NOT MAKING MUCH OVER HIS SONGS. THERE WAS ALSO A BIT THAT CALLED HIM OUT FOR COLLABING WITH POP STARS AT THE BEHEST OF HIS RECORD COMPANY ("MAROON 5 NEED A LINE, YOU BETTER MAKE IT WITTY. THEN WE NEED A VERSE FOR THE SWIFTIES").

AFTER THAT DRAKE TRIED THE "BACK TO BACK" TECHNIQUE AGAIN AND AROUND 1 TO 2 WEEKS LATER RELEASED A SONG CALLED "TAYLOR MADE FREESTYLE", WHICH IS... UGH. I DON'T KNOW YOUR STANCE ON AI, BUT AI SINGERS GIVE ME THE CREEPS. DRAKE USED AN AI VOICE OF BOTH 2PAC AND SNOOP DOGG FOR THIS SONG, CALLING FOR KENDRICK TO RESPOND. LIKE, BRO USED THE GUY'S HEROES TO CONVINCE HIM TO GO TO BATTLE, WHO THE FUCK HURT YOU DRAKE??? EITHER WAY THE TUPAC ESTATE SUED HIM FOR USING HIS VOICE AND DRAKE HAD TO PULL THAT OFF THE INTERNET BUT YOU KNOW HOW IT IS, ONCE IT'S POSTED ONLINE IT WAS EVERYWHERE.

THEN LIKE 3 DAYS LATER, KENDRICK FINALLY RESPONDED WITH "EUPHORIA", WHICH WAS BASICALLY A THESIS ON WHY AND HOW DRAKE SUCKED ("YOU'RE NOT A RAP ARTIST, YOU'RE A SCAM ARTIST, WITH HOPES OF BEING ACCEPTED"). THIS SONG GOES *HARD* AND I RECOMMEND YOU GIVE IT A LISTEN ("BUT DON'T TELL LIES 'BOUT ME AND I WON'T TELL TRUTHS 'BOUT YOU). IT HAS THREE DISTINCT ACTS, THE FIRST BEING ALMOST MELANCHOLIC, SECOND IS KENDRICK BEING KENDRICK, AND THE THIRD BEING THAT HARDCORE HIP HOP VIBE. EACH HAS THEIR UNIQUE BEATS TOO. BUT THEN IT WAS THE WEEKEND. AND THAT'S WHEN IT WENT BALLS TO THE WALL.

ON MAY 3RD, KENDRICK RELEASED "6.16 IN LA" WHICH WAS A DIRECT REFERENCE TO ONE OF THE WAYS DRAKE TITLES HIS SONGS. HE SAYS DRAKE IS A LIAR, HE WAS NEVER FROM THE STREETS (DRAKE GREW UP IN A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD IN TORONTO IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN), AND SEEDS A LITTLE BIT OF DOUBT ON US (THE AUDIENCE) WHEN HE SAYS HE HAS INSIDERS INSIDE OVO RECORDS (DRAKE'S MUSIC LABEL). LATER *THE SAME DAY*, DRAKE STARTED HYPING UP STREAMERS, EVERYONE, THAT HE WAS GOING TO RELEASE A FUCKING BOMB OF A SONG AND IT WAS GOING TO BE AMAZING SO LATER THAT DAY DRAKE DROPS "FAMILY MATTERS" WHERE HE BASICALLY ACCUSES KENDRICK OF BEATING HIS WIFE (???) ("WHEN YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON YOUR GIRL, IS IT SELF-DEFENSE 'CAUSE SHE BIGGER THAN YOU?").

THEN, I KID YOU NOT, *30 MINUTES LATER*, KENDRICK DROPS AGAIN WITH "MEET THE GRAHAMS" (DRAKE'S NAME IS AUBREY GRAHAM), WHERE HE WRITES A LETTER TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN DRAKE'S LIFE AND APOLOGIZING TO THEM, STARTING WITH HIS SON ADONIS, AND EVEN MENTIONING A SUPPOSEDLY SECRET SECOND CHILD, A GIRL AROUND 12-13. IT WAS DEVASTATING, SUDDENLY THE STREAMERS DRAKE HAD HYPED UP FOR *HIS* TRACK WERE ALL TALKING AND REACTING TO "MEET THE GRAHAMS" INSTEAD! KENDRICK PRETTY MUCH UNO REVERSED DRAKE, HE DID BACK TO BACK TO THE *CREATOR* OF BACK TO BACK. AND IT WORKED! MEET THE GRAHAMS IS NOT A SONG YOU LISTEN, IT IS A SONG YOU SURVIVE. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE SOMETHING YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO HEAR. BUT I'M GETTING OFF-TOPIC. DRAKE DID RELEASE ANOTHER DISS BUT IT'S IRRELEVANT, NOBODY CARED AND ALL HE DOES IS UH. CALL KENDRICK SHORT, SAY HE'S LYING AND THAT THEY FABRICATED THE SECRET CHILD STORY SO KENDRICK WOULDN'T HAVE ACCURATE INFORMATION BUT. WHY BOTHER GOING ALL THIS WAY????? I DON'T KNOW, I DON'T BUY IT. LET'S JUST SAY "THE HEART PART 6" IS *TECHNICALLY* IN THE BEEF LIST BUT IT’S BY FAR THE WORST DISS IN THIS STORY. IT CAME AFTER "NOT LIKE US" TOO SO I'M GETTING AHEAD OF MYSELF.

THEN KENDRICK, HAVING WON OVER DRAKE, DID HIS VICTORY LAP WITH "NOT LIKE US", AN UPBEAT SONG CALLING DRAKE A P*DOPHILE AND CALLING TO ATTENTION HIS DUBIOUS RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNGER WOMEN (LIKE MILLIE BOBBIE BROWN AND BILLIE EILISH WHEN THEY WERE A MINOR). THE SONG WON A FUCKING GRAMMY AWARD, THE FIRST DISS TRACK TO DO SO. AND, LISTENING TO IT, YOU CAN SEE WHY. KENDRICK HELD *NOTHING* BACK. AND THE "A MINOR" DOUBLE ENTENDRE WAS A HIT ON START. THEN THE POP OFF WITH KEN AND FRIENDS HAPPENED WHERE KENDRICK PLAYED "NOT LIKE US" LIKE AROUND 7 TIMES, AND THEN CAME THE SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOW THAT MADE BE OBSESSED OVER THIS SUBJECT SO MUCH I HAVE THE ORDER OF SONGS FUCKING MEMORIZED.

HERE IS A PLAYLIST OF ALL THE DISS SONGS (INCLUDING A FEW I HAVEN'T TALKED ABOUT) IN ORDER.

IF I'M MISTAKEN ON MY LORE PLEASE CORRECT ME WITH AN ASK, AND IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR, CONGRATULATIONS! FUCK YOU!

AND YEAH I'M NOT GOING TO COVER "THE HEART PART 6" BECAUSE FUCK THAT SONG, IT WAS DRAKE BASICALLY ADMITTING DEFEAT.

[starwarsmum]

Day 24! Officially less than a week left. @maribat-calendar-events prompt of the day is Surname

“Come on, Damian,” Marinette coaxed, holding his hand as they walked along the Seine. “I would love to meet your family, and you said that a few of them have been asking as well. Are you worried they won't like me?”

“Tt, of course they will like you,” Damian replied, bringing her hand up to his lips. She waited for him to continue and he gave a sigh. “My family can be insufferably inquisitive, I do not wish to subject you to them so soon. I find the thought of you choosing to end our relationship deplorable and would like to have a more stable base before unleashing them upon you.”

“You're surprisingly sensitive, you know that?” Marinette giggled, blushing lightly when he smirked back at her. “I've already met Tim and Dick, what worse could the rest be?”

“Tt, Drake and Grayson are objectively the least irritating, excepting Cassandra. Todd is the one I am most concerned about, and at any rate it will interfere with our investigation if we take time out to indulge my family's curiosity.”

“Why do you do that?” Marinette asked suddenly, looking up at him. He squinted at her, and she clarified. “Call them by their last names, I mean.”

“I have done it since I arrived with my father. It was…a way to assert my position as my father's one true son originally. Over time I have accepted that my father adores his strays but I have kept to using their last names.”

“But you don't with Cass any more?” Marinette asked, her head quirked to the side as they continued their leisurely stroll. The tips of Damian's ears turned ever so slightly pink and she immediately wanted to know why. “Damian, pretty please won't you tell me why?”

“Tt, that is because you call her Cass,” he admitted, his blush spreading as she looked up at him. They pulled to a stop just before the Pont des Arts bridge, Damian fidgeting ever so slightly. “I also owe her a debt for introducing the pair of us, and continuing to call her by her surname seemed rude.”

“You are the sweetest,” Marinette said, lifting her free hand up to his face and brushing it against his cheek. He huffed and looked away from her so she reached up and kissed his cheek gently. “No, really, you are. You're so incredible and thoughtful, I have no idea how I got lucky enough that you want to date me.”

“Well, you do carry around a pocket sized deity as a good luck charm,” Damian smirked, laughing as she squawked and slapped his chest lightly. “But if you are serious about wanting to meet the rest of my family, I can think of no further reasons not to.”

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After a quick message to Dick, Damian resigned himself to most of his family descending upon Paris to assist with the investigation (and meet Marinette). Bruce graciously said that he would remain in Gotham this time, to ensure that the city was kept safe, but otherwise the rest of the Batfamily were ready to get on a plane.

Damian's work towards finding Hawkmoth had begun to show definite signs of pointing to one person and Damian was impressed once again by Marinette's capabilities. Her intuition had pointed at Gabriel Agreste and all of Damian's further research was heading that way.

To help avoid a bias, Damian had not told his brothers of her suspicions and was vindicated by their drawing the same conclusions. If they were quick, they would be able to inform his family that the threat was neutralised by the time they landed.

As it was a Saturday, Marinette was free to move around the city as she wished. Damian and his family had discussed their options, and all had confirmed that he should work with Ladybug as Robin for the actual takedown of Hawkmoth. 

She had been surprised when he had confessed his secret identity, but had been surprisingly accepting. She admitted that she had suspected something had to be going on given his interest in Hawkmoth and willingness to help her bring him to justice. 

He planned to inform Dick and Tim of his plans, to make sure they had back up if things went sideways, but he was confident that Marinette would be able to defeat Hawkmoth quickly if it was a straight fight.

So it was that later that evening, Marinette and Damian as Ladybug and Robin slipped into the Agreste mansion. Silence permeated throughout the grand house, and Damian was ever thankful that he had been trained in stealth from the moment he could walk.

Their first stop saw them slipping into the assistant’s room. She was fast asleep, although her breathing was laboured and Marinette saw a contraption designed to help the woman walk in the corner of the room. Any doubts either of the two had were snuffed out when Marinette retrieved the guardian’s tablet from the bedside table.

When they didn't find the peacock brooch, Damian signaled for Marinette to follow him along the hall. They stalked along it noiselessly, coming all too quickly to the master bedroom. The door was ever so slightly ajar and Damian managed to push it open just far enough for them both to slip in.

And there they were: the peacock and butterfly brooches, lying on the far bedside table. Marinette froze but Damian moved as quickly and quietly as a bell-less cat. He padded across the room and caught up the jewelry, shooting Marinette a look of triumph as he returned to her.

And then they were scurrying out of the house as though they had never been there. As they shot across the rooftops, Ladybug let out a whoop, laughing almost manically. It was over: she was free.

[sheri-da-goose]

I got no goddam sleep last night, this is why

Backstory: Nyssa Wayne

Nyssa Wayne, who was once known as the vigilant and skilled shadow under Batman, harbored a secret connection to Bruce Wayne, they were related. Orphaned at a young age, she grew up unaware of her true lineage. Bruce, with his complicated family history, never knew of her existence either. Nyssa’s journey began when she was discovered by Bruce during one of his patrols. Impressed by her natural fighting ability and her unyielding spirit, he took her under his wing and trained her to be his protégé. As shadow, Nyssa formed a strong bond with the Bat-Family, especially with the first Robin now nightwing, Dick Grayson, and the second Robin, Jason Todd. She shared a deep, father-daughter relationship with Bruce, who instilled in her a strong moral code: they fought for justice, not as judge, jury, or executioner.

However, the rigid adherence to this morality led to tension. Nyssa’s desire for retribution against Gotham’s criminals clashed with Bruce’s principles. She felt that certain criminals, like the Joker, could never be redeemed and that the justice system often failed to protect the innocent. A heated confrontation drove a wedge between them, and feeling misunderstood and constrained, Nyssa faked her own death, leaving the Bat-Family in mourning. She disappeared for years, during which time she discovered that the Joker had brutally tortured and murdered Jason Todd. Consumed by a thirst for vengeance, Nyssa tracked down the Joker and executed him in cold blood. Only Selina Kyle, Catwoman, knew the truth and decided to take Nyssa under her wing. They developed a close mother-daughter bond as Selina trained her in the arts of stealth, combat, and survival.

During her time with Selina, Nyssa encountered Talia al-Ghul, the enigmatic daughter of Ra's al-Ghul and Bruce Wayne’s former lover. Talia recognized Nyssa’s potential and invited her to train with the League of Assassins. Within the League, Nyssa and Talia formed a close relationship, with Talia ultimately naming her the godmother of her son, Damian Wayne. Nyssa's world was shaken when Jason Todd was resurrected and brought to the League. Though he didn’t remember her, Nyssa’s memories of their bond as Robin and her feelings for him remained strong. They grew close once more and shared a night of passion, but Nyssa knew she couldn’t risk their relationship and left the League the next morning, breaking Jason’s heart.

Returning to Gotham, Nyssa resumed her work with Selina and adopted the villainous persona "True Justice." She soon learned that Jason had rejoined the Bat-Family as the Red Hood. He had been brought back into the fold and was struggling with his new identity. Meanwhile, the Bat-Family discovered Damian’s existence and brought him to Gotham, where he became the fifth Robin. The Bat-Family, now consisting of Alfred, Bruce, Dick, Barbara Gordon: Oracle, Jason, Tim Drake: Red Robin, Stephanie Brown: Spoiler, Cassandra Cain: Black Bat, Damian, and Duke Thomas: The Signal, continued their mission to protect Gotham.

Nyssa’s hidden identity was eventually uncovered by Dick Grayson. Their reunion was not immediate; it was a gradual process built on trust and understanding. Dick, who had always been like an older brother to Nyssa, was elated to find out she was alive. He initially confronted her in a dark alley, where he removed his mask, revealing his tear-stricken face. The sight of Dick’s raw emotions broke down Nyssa’s walls. They spent countless hours talking, reminiscing about the old times and discussing the paths they had taken. Dick was persistent, his compassion and wisdom breaking down Nyssa’s walls. Over time, through many late-night conversations and heartfelt discussions, Dick convinced Nyssa to reveal herself to the Bat-Family. Reluctantly, she agreed. Dick brought her to the Batcave, where the family’s reactions ranged from shock to relief. Bruce, seeing her alive, was overwhelmed with a mix of guilt and joy. Jason, hurt from their past encounter but relieved to see her, struggled with conflicting emotions. The others, each processing the news in their own way, welcomed her back into the fold with varying degrees of warmth and skepticism.

The reunion with Jason was particularly poignant. Jason had always been the rebellious one, and his resurrection had left him with scars both physical and emotional. When Nyssa had left the League of Assassins, she had done so to protect him, but her departure had unintentionally caused him great pain. When they first saw each other again, the silence between them was heavy with unspoken words. Jason approached her, his eyes a storm of emotions--anger, relief, confusion, and a lingering sense of betrayal. Nyssa found herself unable to look him in the eyes, the weight of her decisions pressing down on her. Jason finally broke the silence, his voice filled with hurt and anger as he demanded to know why she had left him without a word after the night they shared. Nyssa explained her reasons, her voice trembling as she expressed her regret and the deep pain she had felt knowing she had hurt him. Jason, still angry but relieved that she was alive and safe, struggled to reconcile his feelings. He wrapped her in a tight embrace, whispering that he never stopped loving her despite the pain she had caused. They realized that despite the hurt and the distance, their bond was still there, forged in the fires of their shared experiences. They decided to start anew, not as the people they once were, but as the individuals they had become.

Nyssa’s return marked a new chapter for the Bat-Family, one fraught with unresolved tensions but also the potential for reconciliation and renewed strength. Over time, Nyssa worked to rebuild her relationships with each member. She shared many heartfelt conversations with Bruce, where they addressed the pain of their separation and the different paths they had taken. With Jason, she navigated the rocky terrain of their past and found ways to support each other, recognizing their shared trauma and growth.

Nyssa also formed new bonds. She mentored Damian, drawing from her experiences to guide him through the complexities of being Robin and the legacy of their family. Damian remembered who she was, having always looked up to her as a sister and aunt figure. The two of them shared a love for art and animals, often spending time together sketching or visiting animal shelters. With Tim Drake, she discovered a kindred spirit in their analytical approaches and shared a mutual respect for each other's skills. Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain became close allies, and together, they tackled many challenges, often leaning on each other for support and camaraderie.

In time, Nyssa found her place within the Bat-Family once more. She became a symbol of resilience and redemption, proving that even the most strained relationships could heal and evolve. Her journey was a testament to the power of forgiveness, the strength of family, and the enduring hope that justice could prevail, even in the darkest of times.

[otdiaftg]

The Raven King - Chapter Eleven

Day: Sunday, November 12th Time: 5:05 PM EST

"Oh, Luther," Andrew said. "Oh, good. You made it. Saves me the trouble of going downstairs to find you. Hey, as long as you're here, do you want to explain what Drake is doing here? I can't wait to hear it. I hope it's good." "What in God's—" Luther started, voice hoarse. "Oh, no," Andrew interrupted him. "No. Don't ask what. You know better. You know better," he said again, with heat. Andrew tilted forward as far as he dared. He started to sway, but Neil caught his shoulder to keep him from falling. "Looks like I was right about him after all. Or do you still think this is all a big misunderstanding? Go on, tell me again how I'm too unbalanced to understand normal brotherly affection and love. Tell me this is natural." Nicky looked like he'd been sucker punched. Aaron's flinch was full body. Across the room Kevin was staring at Andrew like he'd seen a ghost. Andrew was oblivious to the effect his words had on any of them. He was smiling with vicious glee as he stared Luther down. "Hey, Luther," Andrew said. "Speaking of misunderstandings, am I remembering this wrong, or didn't you promise me you would talk to Cass? You told me she wasn't going to foster any more children after me, but apparently she's had six more since I left juvie. Six, Luther. I'm no good at math but even I know that six is an awful lot higher than zero. How many do you think were in her house when Drake was home between deployments? Now you let him into your house. You put him under the same roof as your son, as my brother. After everything I did to keep them away from each other?" Andrew gave Aaron's hair another fierce tug, inadvertently yanking Aaron closer to him, and finally let go. "As soon as I get my balance back I am going to take you apart, Luther. This is the only warning you're going to get." Aaron's face was white with fear and horror. "This has happened before." He said it low, like he was afraid the words would make it real. Aaron stared at Andrew like he'd never seen Andrew before in his life. Andrew didn't bother returning the look, so Aaron finally dragged his attention to Luther's face. "This has happened before, and you knew about it. You knew what he'd done and you brought him here anyway." "Is that true?" Nicky asked, but he couldn't look away from Andrew to face his father. Luther opened his mouth, then closed it again, expression bleak. Aaron only gave him a couple seconds to answer before snapping. "Get out of here," he said, and when Luther didn't move fast enough, screamed, "Get out of here!" Andrew laughed as Luther retreated from the room.

Art used with permission by Rhyva. Thank you @rhyva

[timdrakeinorder]

Batman #441: A Lonely Place of Dying Part Three (my thoughts)

I love it when dc does toxic yaoi (this is only mostly a joke)

panels that aged beautifully

He reminds me so much of my little sister when she was 13. He just has to put his grubby little paws on everything in sight. The art world today comment implies to me that he followed Bruce Wayne just as much as Batman, though as excited as he is about the Erte, and how his dad owns one, that may be coincidence and he just has an interest in art. Tim is very much an entitled rich kid from the jump, which is a sharp contrast to Dick. Also, I think this may be the first time he's been named, if I'm not mistaken, as well as the confirmation that he's 13.

Now we have the answer to what's surely been on everyone's minds, where are this kids parents??? From the sounds of it, Janet doesn't work, and Tim doesn't even know where they are.

Now THIS is one of the fanon misconceptions that led to me starting this blog in the first place. I see it said a lot that Tim was left home alone his whole childhood, but that's not true! He was in a boarding school! That's not to say that he wasn't neglected emotionally, I think even from these few panels we can definitely make a case that he was, but his physical needs were absolutely taken care of.

Full name reveal! I do appreciate Tim trying to warn Dick that the story will hurt his feelings. Tim is very insensitive, but I think it stems from obliviousness more than anything. He has a big heart but he's clumsy and bull headed and I think he's a little aware of that.

Okay, I have a confession to make here, I have lied to you all. Tim Drake's REAL first appearance was actually in Batman #436 in a flashback. I didn't include it because the scene that plays out in that flashback is just about identical to the flashback that Tim's just about to tell here. BUT we know from Batman #436 that it's been 10 years since the Graysons were murdered, so that's out confirmation that Tim was THREE when this all happened. The boy's memory is absolutely insane. It actually does a lot to explain WHY Batman and Dick Grayson imprinted on him so heavily.

I love the way the flashback is colored, it's so good. DC please learn how to draw small children, though, dear god.

So here is where we see Jack and Janet Drake for the first time! They seem like a sweet average family, both parents are verbally and physically affectionate with their son. Jack is shown to be a little sexist and I wonder how that effects Tim's feelings on masculinity and potentially his sexuality, but I'll unpack that in later comics as more evidence shows up. Dick is such a good kid, I love him. He doesn't even know he's holding someone who'll come to be one of the most important people in his life.

I want to highlight this panel again because I LOVE the way it's framed! Two sets of young parents smiling adoringly at their sons. Tim staring at the boy who will come to be his big brother. Dick smiling like the sun is shining just for him. And none of them know just how much their lives are going to change by the end of the night. Everything is beautiful and nothing can go wrong...

[toonqueen]

Duckvember Day 11: Cowardly Duck

To get to Cowardly Duck I have to explain some backstory for a headcanon I had for Posiverse like 15+ years lulz. I had a story for different chars I was writing back then.  Back then it was an OC that was Launchpad’s son Ornithopter and OC that was Splatter’s son Author. Author was technically a villain but ultimately became goodish to work with Orn  to save the world and stuff. HERE IS ART OF THEM BY @fluxchix I always like to show off:

 My idea for their Posi-verse version was set in a posi-verse that was TOO perfect. Everything is super clean, no crime, and everyone seems cheery and happy. But some people also seem a little on edge. Things aren’t quite right. The vague idea for that Posi-verse being that any crime would get you locked away for life. Be it vandalism or murder just life for it all. Even having a temper or being sad would be reason for suspicion. EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT. IN this universe, Author is locked up but in a sleep stasis because of his powers being a threat. (Anything he writes becomes true kind of thing.) However, over time he is able to affect peoples dreams and gets in contact with Orn.

 Now, Posi-Author is much more evil than his prime counterpart. He deserves to be in jail even those this society is very unfair in other respects. Orn in this universe is a quiet nerdy librarian and not an adventurer/hero like his prime version. Posi-Orn is easily influenced by Author though to do some tiny tasks here and there that aren’t even bad or against the law. They are minor things that start a domino effect that would ultimately in the long run cause Author to be able to escape. (stuff like having Orn get his coffee at a different shop and it causes one of the prison guards that also gets coffee there to be 5 minutes late which causes a distraction so Author is mentally able to manipulate one of the jail cameras to be off by inches which sometime in the future will somehow help with his escape ect ect.)  But what he needs Orn to do starts to get increasingly more dangerous until he is finally free.

So while in Prime verse Orn make Author on the good side, in Posi-verse Author is making Orn lean a bit to the bad side. DUN dun dun. But what is the ‘bad’ side when SOCIETY IS SO EXTREME WANTING PEOPLE TO BE PERFECT. Anyways back when I had this was my main song I had for Orn and Author in Posi-verse haaa.

SO BACK TO COWARDLY DUCK. With this idea of this posi-verse from 15+ years ago I’ve had this idea rolling around for awhile for what Darkwing and Gos would be like there. THEN WE FINALLY GET TO COWARDLY DUCK. 

Drake Mallard wouldn’t have his superhero alter ego at all. He is a Care Officer. Pretty much a cop on this universe. I picture the uniform looking like a boy scout lol.  He’s a very nervous guy, who has a hard time saying no to being given extra work and extra shifts. So he kinda gets walked all over by coworkers. MIND YOU YOU CANNOT BULLY IN THIS SOCIETY SO THEY DON’T PICK ON HIM. Just give him their work because they know he won’t say no???!? I guess that's how it works?!?!

This version of Drake is very much following the rules and crossing his t’s and dotting his i’s. He worried about breaking some rule and getting in trouble for it. Though he had been  behaving perfect in work and public, he did have a secret. While at work if  someone was caught doing something minor and it was their last offense before being locked away for LIFE he would let it slide. Like littering or looking sad at the park he’d just let that person slide.  In some instances of other officers there he had to even take more a risk. He would then have to alter records in the database to show the suspect had maybe one less minor offense then they did so they wouldn’t be locked up forever right at that moment. 

Of course one day Officer Mallard gets a call to the Waddlemeyer residence. In this universe Gosalyn’s parents and grandpa are very much alive. My idea for this Posi-Gos I would say starting out wasn’t really any more wild than  prime Gos, but in a world with everything having to be perfect, being spirited stuck out a lot more. Her parents know she’s on her last strike but are the ones that actually called an officer on her. This puts Drake in a position that he can’t fake that she had one more pass. 

Drake does not report in the system. He pretends he’s arresting her since that is what her family was expecting. As they’re driving away he starts to tell Gos something like, “Hey kiddo I’m not really turning you in. We have to figure something out though-” but Gos has already somehow broken out of the back seat of the car and running, making Drake have to go after her. He explains he is not turning her in. He’ll hide her until he like finds some resistance contact and then they can take care of her or something. 

Anyways, long story short Drake really can’t find any resistance to talk to him because he’s a cop and it seems suspicious. So she ends up staying with Drake for the time being. Gosalyn ends up going by Lynn. Drake kinda home schools her because, well, don’t want her to get in trouble again any time soon. Lynn then starts to do some vigilante stuff under the name Pretty Poison. She ends up swooping in and stopping arrests for minor stuff to allow the suspects to run off before the officers can catch them and arrest them and stuff. 

Drake finds out about this but doesn’t stop it. Eventually he even lets Lynn know when one of his coworkers has a call the can’t get to, and to have Lynn break it up since he can’t get there do help in any way. 

Lynn thinks Drake is a coward because he’s super smart and has access to do more but doesn’t. While Drake is not being outwardly confrontational by being a vigilante, he is using his position to help as much as he can, and a risk to himself.  She does get to see him as her dad over time, and gets he has a good heart and is trying his best. Drake would gradually help fight against the whole perfect society situation more and more. Maybe don a costume at some point himself when he’s off duty.  I would think at some point Lynn would get contacted by some sort of resistance. She would be willing to help them with whatever missions they need her help on. However, she wouldn’t take the opportunity to leave Drake though. 

SEMI RELATED DETAIL, Drake would fight Darkwarrior Duck. He would be pissed about there being a version of him that seems to be a whole embodiment of the society he came from. He would take out all his frustration about that on one guy that looks like him EASILY. Darkwarrior won’t know what HIT HIM. This Posi-Drake has some bottled up rage he was needing to release on someone. And it will be twice as bad if Darkwarrior had kidnapped Lynn or something. For some reason when I picture it I see Drake being in that fork lift mech suit Ripley used to fight the Alien in Aliens. Lolol.

[dcu-rarepair]

Day 4 Gifts

Eight fantastic Gifts have been released for Day Four! Head to the Collection to check them out, and view the Release Schedule to see what’s in store!

We also have a handy Commenting Guide to help our Giftees with showing their Giftors some love. And now, here’s today’s works: 

put my lips to something by anonymous for boyswonder

Omegaverse AU, Sex Pollen Explicit | No Archive Warnings Apply Dick Grayson/Kaldur'ahm | Jackson Hyde Dick and Kaldur are on a simple mission to investigate some strange occurrence off the coast of Happy Harbor. It should be a simple little mission to retrieve some data, perhaps they could banter a little, maybe Dick could summon the courage to ask Kaldur on another date. They may be biting off more than they can chew.

Falling in Love in a Stolen Corvette by anonymous for SasheneSkywalker

Teen and Up | No Archive Warnings Apply Tim Drake/Roy Harper/Jason Todd Dick sees Jason fall to the enemy, Batman is certain his second son is dead. But without a body Arsenal refuses to believe them. Tim knows his best bet at rescuing Jason lies with Roy Harper. Tim convinces Roy to take him on the road trip to chase down an alien ship and rescue the man they both love.

the animosity of dandelions by anonymous for Nightwang

Explicit | Rape/Non-Con Stephanie Brown/Pamela Isley Vigilantism has rules. Rule number one: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Prepare for the worst. Rule number two: If a situation looks too good to be true, it is. Don't trust it. Steph finds herself backed into a corner with no way out, but she's not going down without a fight.

Wait That's Not What Omega Beams are Supposed to do, Is It??? by anonymous for somagni

Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics Explicit | No Archive Warnings Apply John Constantine/Clark Kent "They weren't expecting me. They actually set up a barrier so that I wouldn't notice them, except..." "'cept, just their rotten luck, it was across the street from you and your mates," John said. "And, when they spotted great old Man of Steel, their 'amateur magician' panicked, and hit you with a - what did he call it?" Superman looked uncomfortable, eyes flickering away. "I, uh... I think he was trying to replicate Darkseid's powers. Specifically, his 'Omega Beams'." "Your amateur magician was a fucking moron," John said, because what kind of idiotic human tried to summon the power of a New God? "Yeah, well, he certainly hit me with an omega beam." Superman's cheeks were pink, pretty and rosey. Kryptonians don't have a secondary gender dynamic, and neither does Clark... Until now.

Ceasefire by anonymous for forestgreen

Vikings AU Explicit | No Archive Warnings Apply Apollo/Midnighter/Jason Todd Their bond is something forged in fiercer flames.

Tara and Joseph by anonymous for lovesickseraph

Art | General Audience | No Archive Warnings Apply Tara Markov/Joseph Wilson Sweethearts enjoying their date in civvies.

You're ripped at every edge, but you're a masterpiece by anonymous for syrennetim

First Date Teen and Up | No Archive Warnings Apply Hal Jordon (Green Lantern)/Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Clark sends another text. Clark: It’s a date :) Hal drops the phone. or Hal and Clark finally finish their date from legend of the green flame, someone else might be tagging along this time

And The World Keeps Spinning by anonymous for BearlyWriting

Mature | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Mia Dearden/Jason Todd Everyone keeps assuring her that the Red Hood is as crazy and out of control as any other murdering creep in a costume; that she was lucky to survive. Some of them, like Batman and Nightwing, actually know the guy. And they have a lot of experience. Way more than her. They know what they’re talking about. It’s just… She is lucky she got away. Really lucky. Despite her training, Red Hood had captured her as easily as picking up his dry cleaning. If he’d really wanted to hurt her, it would have been all too easy. The only conclusion is that he let her go. It takes three days to accept that truth. After that… well, the floodgates have been thrown open. Everything that’s happened, all the shit she’s been through in her life… it's scary how easily she can picture going the other way, letting the anger and bitterness and bone-deep injustice lead her down a more violent path of vengeance and righteous fury.

[webheadedhero]

29. Who are your favourite characters?

MUNDAY RP MEMES 

okay well to no one's surprise, obviously the goat himself: pete. I could go on about why him but that'd be an essay.

but lets see, I'll name five others. this got long so i'ma put it under a read more.

tim drake aka robin aka red robin. he was actually the first character I ever wrote, I adore him. I love how damaged he is and he's so much fun to write in contrast to pete. pete who's outgoing, friendly, warm, etc. and tim is just cold, calculating, almost a sociopath fjaskljdlf.

katara from ATLA. I mean, how can you not love her growth from teaching herself the art and then going through the struggle in a sexist society and proving herself capable? I love seeing her slow growth from barely able to hold up a ball of water to becoming the most powerful water bender we've seen in the show. I actually really like how she keeps her caring side, but she has an edge to her too. she has her limits of what she's willing to do for someone and what she'll let go of.

luke skywalker. I know, kinda basic but what can I say? farmboy being thrust into a galactic conflict, finding out that he has a connection to the main villain. also the way he was so determined to turn anakin back to the light, his growth from being a whiny brat to being a stone cold badass?? I love his conflicts and struggles in the later books too. I love him bringing the jedi order back and reforming it because he learned from the mistakes of the old jedi order (which it was, the jedi order at the prequels was terrible and deserved to be destroyed #palpatinedidnothingwrong) luke trying to find where his jedi order is going to fit into the new galaxy too, learning to be a father and husband and mentor to his nephews and later his son.

samwise from lotr<3 tbh I could've put any of the hobbits on here but sam is just the best man. I love the fact that he's so young at the start of the journey, he's so innocent. you see him getting wowed by things like seeing the trolls turned to stone, i love him making the little poems of stuff that they see throughout their journey in the books. I love the idea that he's willing to go through all of this pain and turmoil with frodo simply because they are friends. it's such a beautiful thing and so heartwarming, the fact that someone is willing to put their life on hold and help someone else simply because of the bond they have as friends. I mean how can you not love the "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" like...come on.

another lotr one but gandalf. I love that he's so wise and patient and full of compassion. the fact that he was close with Nienna who's whole thing is making wisdom from grief and sadness and I mean, that's what gandalf takes with him. I love the fact that he sees true strength coming from small, every day acts of kindness. simple things are all it takes to keep darkness at bay and that's something that's so true. you'd be surprised how just being kind and showing a bit of outgoing love can help someone's entire day shift, you never know what people are going through. i mean also the fact that he's a badass wizard. I never understood why there was ever a debate over which kind of wizard you'd wanna be, one from harry potter or lotr? like bRUH FOR REAL? Yeah, lemme go to fucking hogwarts and study and take notes during class and take some fucking wizard SAT-NO! Bruh, I wanna be an immortal spirit who comes down to earth, you wield a sword called the FOE-HAMMER, you ride the king of the horses and you fight hell-demons for three days, kill them and then get all the xp and come back after you leveled up.

[bonerot19]

here's a little breakdown of the beef, for I-just-want-to-see and anyone else who doesn't know what the fuck is going on (sorry if I forgot anything)

first of all, J. Cole and Kendrick: J. Cole has been, like, vaguely dissing Kendrick for a while, just some lines every now and then (Yujen on tiktok talks about all of this btw and I’m paraphrasing him rn)

Oct 2023 “First Person Shooter” Drake — a song on which J. Cole references a "Big Three" of rap: himself, Drake (lol), and Kendrick Lamar

March 22 2024 “Like that” Kendrick, Future, and Metro Boomin — Kendrick says “motherfuck the big three … it's just big me" aka fuck J. Cole and Drake, they aren't in the same league as Kendrick

April 5 “7 Min Drill” J. Cole — entirely directed at Kendrick, calls him short, says Kendrick’s first album is a classic but now he’s overrated

April 7 J. Cole stops one of his concerts to APOLOGIZE to Kendrick, decides to respectfully dip out. got dragged for it at first but now it is widely regarded as a good move…

April 13 “Push Ups” Drake — takes shots at a lot of people including Future and Rick Ross, but mostly at Kendrick who he calls short (everybody’s so creative)

April 19 “Taylor Made” Drake — Drake uses AI filters to sound like Kendrick’s rap idols (Tupac, Snoop, etc) which has horrified people and he seems to be getting sued/threatened to get sued by Tupac’s estate for this (yay)

April 30 “euphoria” Kendrick — full on diss track, it’s a work of art. he meticulously breaks down Drake’s character (paraphrasing Yujen again), his parenting, and then just starts listing all the things he hates about Drake. it really takes being a hater to the next level. amazing stuff.

May 3 “6:16 in LA” Kendrick — first of all, 6/16 is father’s day in canada, Tupac’s birthday, the day the TV show euphoria debuted, the start of OJ Simpson’s trial and Nicole Simpson’s funeral (the cover art is the black glove ffs), it’s also proverbs 6:16 which is about god being a hater, AND its the date of Kendrick and Drake’s first concert together. Kendrick says there’s a leak in Drake’s team, says everyone hates him behind the scenes, and references Drake being known to talk to underaged girls. amazing, really

May 3 “FAMILY MATTERS” Drake — denies leaks in his team, goes after Kendrick’s wife and says one of his kids might not even be his, aaaaand calls him short. it’s not very scathing, honestly. switches to dissing Rick Ross, and mentions Ozempic… he also accuses Kendrick of hitting his wife (huge if true but I haven't seen anything backing this up?)

May 3 “meet the grahams” Kendrick — this dropped like… within hours of Family Matters. he literally addresses each of Drake’s family members individually. starting with Drake’s son Adonis, apologizing that his dad sucks, like it’s earnest as fuck. oh, also, the album art has Drake’s fucking Ozempic prescription in it. and Kendrick apparently exposes the fact that Drake has an 11 year old daughter?? supposedly the internet found her in like a few hours but take this part with a grain of salt (if I had a nickle for every time Drake had an alleged child exposed during a rap beef...)

May 4 “Not Like Us” Kendrick — to paraphrase Yujen again, Kendrick made a club hit…out of Drake’s underaged allegations. Kendrick says “trying to strike a chord/and it’s probably a-minor” … like a. minor. a child. BUT ALSO people were pointing out that a-minor is a chord with no black keys when played on a piano, and Drake has been criticized for years for appropriating American blackness, pretending to be a gangster, etc.

May 6 (I think) “BBL Drizzy” Metro Boomin — on Push Ups, Drake told Metro to “shut [his] ho ass up and make some drums” and he did! the beat fucks, its great. AND THEN he invited the internet to make a fucking Drake Diss on the beat. I think the winner gets $10k and a free beat. phenomenal stuff. (Drake has been accused of getting a BBL for a little while, because he has weirdly defined abs and his ass suddenly got bigger)

yesterday I explained the entire kendrick and drake beef to my dad just so I could tell him that I had "bbl drizzy" stuck in my head

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Whose Your Daddy: A Bad Romance One-Shot

Series: Bad Romance

Bad Romance One-Shots

Fandom: The Royal Romance

Pairings for series: [(Riley x Liam x Max) + Riley x Drake], Riley x Rashad

Paring this chapter: Riley x Rashad

Rating: MA

Warnings for this chapter: Mature themes

Word Count: 3,037

A/N: Several people have asked for a follow up about Charlotte's paternity, so here it is.

My other stuff: Master List.

Rashad lay stretched out on the bed, naked, arms behind his head, a thin sheen of sweat covering his warm terra cotta skin.

“Is she mine, Riley?” He asked, his deep oak eyes tracing the patterns on the ceiling tile.

“What?” She lifted her head from the pillow where she’d been laying on her stomach, catching her breath after their latest reunion.

“Charlotte. Is she mine?” He turned his head to look at her.

“I don’t know. If I knew, for sure, I would have told you. You know that, right?”

“But it’s possible?”

“Yes, it’s possible.” She agreed.

He rolled up onto his side and propped his head on an arm, “Riley, I….I need you to know…I mean, you do know how I feel about you, right? After all these years...I just assume that you do.”

She pushed up onto her side, matching his pose, “I mean…you’ve never said it, but I’d like to think I know.”

They shared everything else. There was literally nothing they couldn’t talk about. They’d spent countless hours discussing politics and religion, history, science, art, but his romantic feelings for her were not something he’d ever expounded upon. He smiled down at her as his finger traced the outline of her face, “You know me better than anyone.”

It was true, he confided everything to her. No one else knew how he felt about the pressure his parents put on him to marry, to produce grandchildren for them, despite having two other sons and a daughter that had already done both things. No one else truly understood why he wanted none of those things. No one else understood that his work wasn’t holding him back in life, that it was his life, his passion, the thing that he lived for.

Yes, she knew him, and she understood exactly why they worked so well together. Neither of them demanding any large commitments of time or fidelity from the other, but both of them connecting on every level from intellectual to physical. They were important to each other, but neither was the most important thing in the other’s life and neither needed to be.

For Rashad, his work, his company, his duchy and his family were the driving forces in his life. But Riley came before any other woman, friend or lover. And that was enough for her. She didn’t require his constant presence or devotion. She had that from others.

Riley had a whole kingdom to rule alongside her husband, and they had children. Since Max and Liam were also an item in their own right, they functioned more or less as a unit. Even Drake functioned as a de facto husband, devoting not just his personal life to her, but his professional one as well. Rashad had never wanted, nor did he have the time, to commit to things like marriage and children. So, coming in line behind all of that did not bother him. In fact, he was glad she got those needs met somewhere else. It was what allowed them to work.

She was probably the only woman he’d ever forged a deeper bond with precisely because of all of those things. Because it was safe to do so. Because she gave him intimacy, friendship and an emotional connection without asking him to compromise any of his obligations, without asking or requiring more from him than he was able, or willing, to give.

There were a lot of things that they weren’t to each other, but what they were, more or less, was a respite for one another, a break in the flow of their regular lives, a way to push pause on everything else. When they were together, they were completely together, the rest of the world faded away, temporarily, as they drown themselves in each other. They explored new cities and rediscovered old ones, sharing their mutual love for art and culture, long afternoons spent in museums, at food festivals, live theater performances, poetry readings. They stayed up late into the night discussing and debating any and every topic that caught their mutual interest. They slept in and ordered room service.

And then there was the physical connection. They poured everything into each other during their time together, be it a long weekend, a quick overnight or an extended week spent tucked away from everyone else. It was always explosive.

What she didn’t want to do was upset the balance of what they had. A child had certainly never been discussed, never been part of any plan. It was the opposite of what he wanted. But she had never lied to him, and she wouldn’t start now. If he wanted to know about Charlotte’s paternity, then they’d find out. Is that what had prompted his almost declaration of love? She didn’t need to hear it. She already knew. “You don't have to say it, look where you're at right now.”

“What do you mean?” He asked as he scooted closer and ran a hand along her arm.

“I mean you could be anywhere else in the world but you're here, with me, despite me having basically three husbands. You think I don't know you have options? You've always been there for me every time I've ever needed you, without question. You've dropped everything anytime I've ever asked you to. You don't have to say it, you show it. Yes, ya helo, I know how you feel.”

He laughed softly, almost to himself, “That’s all true. I think if you asked me to throw myself off a cliff, I’d do it, without question.”

Riley raised an eyebrow.

“Ok,” He corrected himself, “I might have a few questions first.”

“Of course you would, because you analyze everything!” She laughed before reaching out and cupping his cheek, “But I’d never ask you to do something to hurt yourself.”

“I know. That’s one of the most amazing things about you, the fact that you wield this incredible amount of power over the men in your life, but you never abuse it.”

Riley laughed out loud, “I’m not sure Liam and Drake would agree with you there! Did I ever tell you about the time I made them compete for my time with a paintball war? Or the time that-“

A laugh rumbled from his chest, “Yes, well, be that as it may, you have never asked anything of anyone you care about that would cause them actual harm. Even though any of us would likely do it. That’s what I meant.”

“I am loyal, in every way that counts.” Just not sexually, but she didn’t have to add that part. That was obvious.

He was well aware of her relationships with the other three men in her life, and he himself had multiple, casual dalliances outside of his relationship with her. But she was special to him. His queen, his moon, his goddess.

“I know, that’s just one of the many reasons you have my heart, ya amar.” He told her.

“I love you too, ya helo.” She replied, “But what’s bothering you about the Charlotte issue?”

“You never mentioned the possibility.”

“I assumed you knew. You’re a very intelligent man, Rashad. You can do basic math and you know how pregnancy works.”

“I suppose I just hadn’t noticed, hadn’t given any thought to the timeline. But now that I have….” He dropped his arm away from her body and fell back onto the mattress with a sigh.

Riley chose her words carefully. She had never intended to mislead him, and she needed for him to be clear on her motives, “I know you never wanted children or marriage or any of that. I just didn’t want you to feel there were any expectations on you. Liam is her father as far as anyone, including Charlotte, knows or cares. Liam is aware of the potential paternity issue and has no problem with it. He’s content to be her father, he loves her.”

“I don’t want to change that, Riley, I promise.” He assured her as his gaze shifted from the ceiling back to her face.

“But you want to know? Is this something that’s important to you?”

“I….I’m not sure. Maybe….yes, yes, I think I would like to know. But how would we-“

“Well, clearly, we can’t do it in Cordonia. We’d go to another country, have a paternity test run under assumed names. You’re a smart man, I’m sure you can make that happen. If not, I’m pretty sure Drake could. That seems like a job for a security expert.”

“I’d rather not involve Drake if I can help it.”

She had never understood what it was about Drake that rubbed him the wrong way. It couldn’t be a simple jealously issue, Rashad didn’t function that way. He had zero qualms about her relationship with Liam, or even Max. He had been the one to draw up the amended marriage contract after all. No, it was Drake specifically that irritated him. “What do you have against Drake?”

He looked at her in surprise, “I don’t have anything against-“

“I thought we didn’t lie to each other.”

He sighed. “Fine. What do you want me to say, Riley? That the man is a loose cannon? That he lacks finesse and subtlety? That he’s unpredictable and he bulldozes his way through life? That his love for you borders on obsession and I’m not sure it’s healthy? Is that what you want to hear?”

“If it’s the truth. I’m not going to tell you what to think or how to feel, but you do realize that you’ve just listed all the reasons he’s perfect for his job, right?”

A surprised laugh escaped him, “I suppose you’re right, ya amar. I just worry about you. I never want to see you hurt.”

“I couldn’t be in better hands on that front, you know that, right?”

He merely grunted, causing Riley to stifle a giggle.

He looked perplexed, “What?”

“You sounded exactly like him just now that’s what.”

“Can we stop talking about Drake now? I only have you for tonight and I don’t want to waste it.”

“Fine. So, are we ordering room service and watching that documentary you told me about? It’s called Disclosure, right? Sounds interesting. Or are we going out for dinner and possibly that art exhibit I emailed you about last week? Or just staying in and skipping the documentary?”

“We’re doing whatever you want to do.” He informed her as his lips found hers again.

They parted the next day with vague plans to schedule a paternity test with an independent lab in another country. Rashad would order the test, Riley would obtain Charlotte’s DNA with an at home swab kit. Rashad would deliver the kit to the lab, providing his own cheek swab for comparison. It would be done anonymously, no child or mother name listed. No second potential father listed. Even if anyone found out he’d run a DNA test, they’d assume one of his many dalliances had fallen pregnant. No one in the world, outside the two of them and the other three men in her life, knew about his relationship with her.

The steps in the plan were solid. The vague part was the when. And the if. He needed to decide if this was something he really wanted the answer to. There would be no putting the genie back in the bottle. If Charlotte was his child, it would change the way he looked at her.

He held affection in his heart for all of Riley’s children, much like he did for his nieces and nephews. But the idea that Charlotte might be his engendered other, stronger, emotions that he hadn’t thought himself capable of. The possibility both intrigued and unnerved him. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to know.

The next few weeks slipped by in a flurry of activity. Board meetings, court dates, contract negotiations and social obligations occupied his time but Riley, and Charlotte, occupied the back of his mind.

He was getting ready to leave the office at the end of a long day. It was already dark outside as he gathered paperwork and stuffed it into his briefcase. His cell phone lay on his desk, it vibrated as his notifications lit up. He picked it up and swiped it open. There was a text from Riley just saying she was thinking about him and a link to a museum exhibit opening he’d mentioned being interested in.

He smiled as he returned her text. He was about to close the phone again when it dinged. A social media notification. Maxwell Beaumont had posted. Rashad leaned back in his chair as he scrolled through Max’s private Instagram. They were mostly photos of the kids. The kids at playgrounds, museums, running amuck at the palace. He zoomed in on one of Charli, her tight curls going in every direction as she chased one of her brothers, her mouth open, laughing in pure delight. He felt a tug on his heart. He had to know. He pulled up Riley’s contact and pushed call.

“Whatever you want, ya helo.” She told him.

Two weeks later they arrived at a very private, very expensive medical practice in Switzerland. Rashad held the door open for her, his other hand going protectively to the small of her back. She murmured her thanks as they entered the plush waiting area. She kept her overly large hat and sunglasses on while they were ushed into the doctor’s private office.

The doctor’s eyes went to Riley momentarily, but he asked no questions. He had built his medical practice on superior services and utmost discretion. He had very little curiosity about who was under the obvious disguise. He was much more interested in the outrageous fees he was being paid for ensuring complete privacy. The results in his hand had come straight from the lab to him, the lab had only a string of numbers corresponding to Rashad’s and the results would be destroyed after this meeting.

He greeted his guests then took his seat behind the desk, “Would you like to open them or would like me to?”

“You go ahead.” Rashad instructed and he reached for Riley’s hand.

The doctor opened the envelope and scanned the results. He looked up with a grin, “Congratulations, Lord Faheem. You’re a father.”

Rashad’s breath caught, his eyes widened and he returned the squeeze Riley was giving his hand. He turned his head to look at her as a myriad of emotions swirled through him. He was a father. Him. The thing he had avoided his entire adult life, yet looking into the eyes of the woman he loved he found himself not unhappy about it.

He didn’t want to claim his place in her life, he had no desire to disrupt Charlotte’s life. Or Riley’s for that matter. He wasn’t looking for weekend visitation or acknowledgement of any kind. But deep in his center was a fierce happiness at having laid claim on her in this way, and a pride when Charlotte’s face ran through his mind, at having had a hand in creating such a perfect, beautiful child.

Tears of happiness and overwhelm collected in his eyes, surprising him. He was astonished at the intensity of the emotions that hit him square in the chest.

“I’ll give you two some privacy. You can exit back the way you came in whenever you’re ready.” The doctor said as he excused himself.

Rashad turned so he could take Riley’s other hand in his as well. He leaned his forehead against hers, “I don’t know what to say.”

“Are you ok?” She asked him, “I know you never wanted this.”

He pulled back so he could make eye contact as he told her, “I didn’t. But I never counted on you, ya amar. You are the exception to every rule I have, and always have been. Somehow the thought of having a child with you feels….different than I ever imagined having a child would feel. But…”

“But?”

“I’m not sure I know how to be a father, Riley.”

She smiled indulgently at him as she released his hand so she could cup his jaw, “You don’t have to be. She has three fathers already. She has me. And she has you. You’re her really fun uncle, and godfather. Nothing about that has to change, unless you want it to.”

“But what do you want?”

“Rashad, I want what I’ve always wanted from you. My life with Liam, Max and Drake is an entirely separate issue and always has been. We function as a family unit. Charlotte is part of that. She’s a happy, well-adjusted toddler. You can be as involved as you want with her, or not. I won’t hold it against you if you aren’t involved. I know what your life is like, I know how you function. I’m not going to ask you to change at this late date. Whatever you decide, it won’t affect my feelings for you.”

“Thank you, ya amar. This is uncharted territory and I’m going to need time to process.”

Riley laughed, “If you didn’t, then you wouldn’t be you. Now, let’s go eat. We have reservations at Haus Hiltl then we can go back to the hotel and process some other things.”

He stood and pulled her up and into his arms, “I like the sound of that.”

They exited the building; he held the door for her again. The woman he loved, the mother of his child. The mother of his child. A sense of deep satisfaction rolled over him as he turned those words around in his head.

Riley was the mother of his child. The only child he’d ever have. Charlotte was his daughter. It was the most unexpected event of his life. It was disconcerting and a little surreal. But the most surprising part about all of it was that he wasn’t sad about any of it.

He was happy. Rashad Faheem, confirmed bachelor, proponent and practitioner of childfree living, was a father, he was in a long-term relationship, such as it was, and he was ridiculously, deliriously, preposterously happy about it.

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the other night i had a dream in your art style and i cant stop thinking about it??? AND IT WAS ABOUT MIRACULOUS LADYBUG. this is a long one and it might be confusing because i lucid dream and pick plot points that entertain me even if they go against dream-lore jskajbsdjsh

(this paragraph happens in black and white.) so in the car, hawkmoth is driving mayura and cat noir in the back and adrien is in the front with a neck brace. one of them is an illusion! hawkmoth’s internal dialogue (which is in a conveniently placed textbox over the car like in a comic??) is “sometimes i wonder if it’s worth it at all anymore,” referencing adrien's neck brace. While driving, ladybug’s cure goes around fixing everything (adrien is no longer hurt) but rena rouge’s illusion disappears! oh no! and BOTH hawkmoth and cat noir turn into their civilian forms BUT THEY DONT NOTICE IT because they're so sad and stuff. And adrien falls asleep in the car he's soo tired. (this is where dream logic gets confusing because neck brace adrien was the illusion and there was supposed to be a double reveal but i couldn't figure out how to make it work? and the angst potential of cat noir being the illusion is good tho so we’ll stick with that lol. just assume in a parallel world the opposite happens.) Once they're back home, gabriel picks up adrien and is like ???? why is my son so fuckoff sleepy?? (he's overworked) and tucks him into bed. mayura wanders off to plan war crimes or something.

(and now play the Dream Setting Shuffle!)

(now in color!) at a local bookstore there's a girl dressed as the drake & josh “where's the body of christ” meme by having them be cardboard cutouts that she's lugging around. She is presumably the missing body of christ??? but also she's dressed as the “gay closeted lumberjack chris.” i asked, and she told me. i've never seen an episode of drake and josh. I told her that her costume was cool. on the shelf (that i bought) was a copy of a miraculous ladybug artbook by you?? like you Drew that. and Published it. "illustrated by @sabertoothwalrus” in the bottom right corner. it was black & white with adrien on the cover from a top-behind perspective, looking at him as he looks out over paris. the title was something like “every time he thinks he’s figured it out he’s still so fucking confused” There was a big ol’ blue 19 sticker on it so it was EITHER published in 2019 OR it was $19.

That is all. Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoyed this because I woke up SO confused

I AM THRILLED AND DELIGHTed BY THIS?????? HELLO?????? SO TRUE BESTIE !!

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