#bruce and jason bonding at the racetrack

[dapper-wings]

DC #571: Good Times & Angst

Bruce takes Jason to a racetrack!

LOOKIT HIS CUTE LIL GRIN AND HAT AND ALL HIS FOOD HE’S SO HAPPY

Of course, things happen, and Jason as Robin saves an injured race car driver by dousing him with a hose

Scarecrow enters the scene, and Jason? Jason says he feels sorry for him. Augh honestly what did we to do deserve this wonderful child!!!

he gets bored easily but lookit how tiny he still is on top of that roof <3

Batman pulls a sick cape move that makes him look like a ballerina and I am SO here for it

Scarecrow douses both Batman and Robin with his fear toxin. Jason’s fear is the usual “I failed Bruce” thing, but when Batman comes to rescue him we get this heartbreaking moment:

Bruce’s worst fear is losing Jason.

Which hurts even MORE because this version of Jason never dies. He just fades out of existence and is replaced by the one everybody generally talks about when the continuity reboots after Crisis on Infinite Earths. So that means that Batman’s worst fear in every continuity is losing Jason, and that he almost always does, even if he doesn’t know or remember it. 

AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[redhead-batgal]

Nats is with Timmy and neutral prompts 1, 17, and 19

Type: Drabbles

Pairing: Platonic and Batsis! Reader x Tim Drake/ Red Robin

Prompts: ϐ1: “Hmmm, what if-” “Oh no, don’t you start that sentence, don’t you dare make that face.” ϐ17: “She is my favorite sister.” “I’m not even your sister.” “Not yet.” ϐ19: “Are you insane?” “Most likely.”

Content: sarcasm, cursing, sibling rivalries, and family bonding

Word Count: 553

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The sound of beeps and screeches echoed throughout the Wayne manor on a seemingly normal Friday night. However, it wasn't a normal Friday night, it was Mario kart night.

Cursing and the coconut mall song raged as you pressed the button on your remote, sending a shell flying at Jason. He narrowly dodged it and glared at you. You smiled winking at before realizing you had another shell, and he was right behind you.

“Hmmm, what if-” You began

“Oh no, don’t you start that sentence, don’t you dare make that face.” He shouted only for you to press the button sending the shell straight into him.

"Damn it, Y/N!"

You cackled as you zipped ahead into the top five. Ahead of you was Cass. Harper, who sat next to her was sucking on a lollipop, occasionally shouting cheers.

"Yeah Y/N kick their asses!"

You cackled some more as you moved up into third place. Cass however, just crossed the finish line as you began to move up to second. Shooting her a slight glare you sighed and accepted second.

Turning to her you smiled shrugging.

"To be beaten by you is an honor."

You bowed your head as everyone else giggled.

"Thank you sensi."

The giggles continued and you watched as Cass smiled and passed her remote to Harper.

'She is my favorite sister.' Cass signed and you laughed looking at her.

Giving her a look, you signed back, 'I'm not even your sister.'

Cass smiled and said very softly, "Not yet."

You froze looking around only to see everyone holding back laughter.

"Do you guys know something I don't?"

"Yeah," Duke snickered.

You paused for a moment, and everything began to connect.

"He wants to adopt me."

Dick nodded and you smiled before elbowing Tim who snorted.

"Hey, at least we'll finally be actually siblings Timmy-timmy-timbo."

"Are you insane?" He laughed

You grinned broadly and shrugged.

"Most likely."

He laughed and you laughed to. Elbowing him again you gestured to the screen.

"Shall we continue to play... I mean shall you let me, and Cass continue to whip your ass, Tim?"

Tim narrowed his eyes and you leaned back to shoot a wink at Cass.

"Challenge accepted, L/N."

You raised an eyebrow at him jaw dropping slightly.

"Copying Damian, I see Drake."

"Please stop, mimicking me," Damian muttered from underneath Ace and Titus, "it's rude."

You laughed and turned to see Tim scrolling through the racetracks before stopping on the dreaded one. Rainbow road. Everyone went quiet for a moment.

"Rainbow road, only certified gays can beat it." Harper whispered.

The silence continued for a moment more before everyone burst into laughter. Dick however gave Harper a shocked look pressing his hand to his chest.

"Are you saying I'm not certified?"

Harper shrugged, "I don't know Dick. You're a bit of a hoe to both genders."

More laughter followed and Tim clicked on Rainbow Road. He looked to you and you smiled.

"Let's do this."

Just as you were about to start Bruce appeared in the doorway, papers in his hands.

"Y/N," He said, "After this race could you and I talk for a minute?"

You looked to the others, eyebrows raised, and Tim mouthed 'adoption'. You fought back a laugh but smiled and nodded.

"Sure!"

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[samiralula01]

Things Bruce Wayne Never Did Again After Jason’s Murder

I was just thinking about how drastically different Bruce became after Jason died. Like, this man just stopped doing so much, especially when it came to his familial bonds and relationships.

Correct me if I’m wrong, (because I’m just spitballing here and maybe I just haven’t read a comic where it did happen) but there’s a couple things I’ve never seen Bruce do with the other kids in the comics after Jason died.

Being (emotionally) close with his children:

I’ve noticed Bruce point this out from time to time in his thought boxes; that letting people get close to him, by admitting that he cares about them, is what gets them killed. Or at least the fear of that doesn’t allow him to form attachments anymore.

Which I find interesting, because Bruce was so terrified of losing Jason during his run as Robin. Like, it was actually concerning to me how often this man would hallucinate or dream about Jason getting hurt or dying in the eighties...? Heck, Bruce’s mind on fear gas still went to Jason even after his death. But that didn’t prevent him from creating a bond with Jason during his child years (as you’ll notice his name wasn’t mentioned with the others above). 

So I’m wondering if his murder was the point where this became a realised fear for Bruce and made him push people away because it came true. 

Being easy with physical affection:

Bruce is always so stiff these days when it comes to patting his kids on their shoulders or head, or heaven forbid, giving them hugs if they look traumatised enough. He is just a very awkward man. Like, what happened to that other guy? The one who was always ruffling his son’s hair and tucking him under his arm like it was the only natural thing to do. 

Being playful with his kids:

This one hurts. Like Bruce could be so fun with his first two kids. He teased and wrestled with them, played video games, took them out to movies and games and racetracks, and it was 90% completely non-mission related. Heck, he even made puns himself sometimes. He enjoyed spending time with them and put effort into doing just that.

After Jason was murdered, I never saw that again. Tim was always doing his solo thing, and didn’t really spend time with Bruce outside of cowl; (of course, he wasn’t exactly his son then like his predecessors were, so that might have come off as weird); Bruce and Cass have a very mission-focused (obsessive) relationship and Damian...oh, Damian. Yeah, Bruce wasn’t taking him out to the zoo or anything on weekends.

Driving the kids to school:

Well, Cassandra never really received any formal education as a child in a public school setting type-a-way, but I don’t believe Bruce has ever driven Tim or Damian to school. It was always Alfred who chauffeured them. I wondered if the thought bothered Bruce. Hence, I’m putting it down on the list of things Bruce stopped doing after Jason.

Calls the kids by nicknames:

I’ve never seen Bruce refer to Tim, Cass or Damian by any sort of nickname, despite the fact that he always seemed to be affectionately calling Dick and Jason some form of “chum,” “lad,” or “sport,” while they were Robin. Heck, I think Bruce might have even used “Jay,” more than Jason’s actual name when he was a kid.

Allowing the Robins to wear their uniforms upstairs.

This one was a three A.M thought to me. I know for a fact that Dick and Jason used to chill in the Manor in full or partial uniform during their runs and even kept their uniforms in their bedroom closets, but then when Tim became Robin, Bruce all of a sudden strictly implemented the rule of ‘no uniforms upstairs.’

Part of me wonders if he was trying to separate “Robin” from the family home aspect as a grieving thing. Like he needed to keep the two separate after Jason. 

Celebrate Holidays

So apparently, "holidays aren't a thing," anymore during Tim's era according to the Bat-scrooge. Which is actually kinda funny, considering he would put up a full-on Christmas tree in the cave only a few years prior or at least make some effort so that his kids could have a jolly christmas despite unhappy circumstances.

However, I must note that although they (especially Bruce,) never celebrated in the Manor, the other Bats did attempt to have the holidays together on their own which is really cute. And good for them! Who cares about that scrooge Bruce?

[rodrigohyde]

The Best Rolex Watches For Men

At some point in his life every man with an interest in watches will want to buy a Rolex. The famed Swiss firm founded in 1905 simply makes the most impressive timepieces on the planet. Acquiring one may be an expensive investment at first, but properly maintained it’s something you’ll have for life; a future heirloom, or, should you decide to sell in a few years , even a source of profit. Rolex resides in a very exclusive bracket that other brands have done their best to imitate with little success, and with a century and more under their belt the desirability of their watches has never been stronger. It has even made them quite hard to come by in certain places.

Related: Authentic Rolex Watches You Can Buy At Walmart

These days the appeal of the Rolex has truly gone global while the brand has proved itself immune to fads and trends. That has also spawned a whole market for watches that merely look like Rolexes, but they’re strictly the province of second-raters and almost-rans. A genuine Rolex is and always has been a major measure of success both for the men who choose to wear them and those who will merely cast covetous glances at them. The question for most men with any interest in watches is not in fact whether they can afford a Rolex but when. At age 20 you may set yourself a goal to be wearing one by age 30. And should you manage to achieve it before then the accomplishment will be all the sweeter.

As Rolex, founded in 1905, steams into its second century with no sign of relinquishing its status or standards, it consistently wins awards as the most reputable company in the world. Privately held, independently owned and immensely profitable, Rolex does not need to make any concessions to the market.

“In the watchmaking world, 110 years isn’t all that long,” notes Paul Altieri,  founder of online luxury watch retailer Bob’s Watches as well as one of the world’s top Rolex collectors. “And there are other prestigious and expensive brands like Patek Philippe. But Rolex is the all-round coolest and most iconic. From Sir Edmund Hillary to James Bond, Paul Newman and Steve McQueen, there’s never been any question about which watch these men would wear. It’s Rolex or nothing.” 

“Rolex watches have a rugged masculinity to them, and they’re extremely capable tools as well,” Altieri adds. “There’s really no other watch that measures up. And there are Rolex models to suit every lifestyle and sensibility, from sport watches to dress watches, all of them beautifully made and the very best of their kind. Rolexes are never mass produced, but rather made carefully, and painstakingly, by hand. In fact, It takes about a year to make each watch. And it shows.”

You don’t have to be interested in Rolex’s rich history to benefit from it. As German watch expert Gilbert Brunner, author of The Watch Book: Rolex, notes, “Innovative dynamism, precision, longevity, reliability, recognizability and exemplary preservation of value are only a few of the factors that motivate hundreds of thousands of people to buy wristwatches bearing the Rolex insignia every year.”

Among other things, Rolex invented the first truly watertight wristwatch and the dual time zone watch, both key features on Rolex models today. Though they have an innate elegance, Rolex’s roots are in sports watches, and the fact that they can perform to exacting standards when called upon to do so is what gives them depth and value beyond mere good looks. Here are the 10 best Rolex watches you can buy, the ethos behind their designs and why they’re well worth the investment:

The Submariner

Famous fans: Robert Redford, Steve McQueen, Sean Connery The most classic and covetable sports watch of all time, the Rolex Submariner is a true icon. Generally considered the world’s best diving watch, it’s a symbol of success, good taste, fine craftsmanship, rugged elegance and a love of the sea. The first Submariner debuted in 1954 and was worn by Sean Connery as 007 in the first four James Bond films, forever cementing its reputation and desirability. It was also adopted by Britain’s Royal Navy. Paul Altieri calls it simply “the most beautiful watch ever made, the one all others are measured against.” Starting at $6,395.00 at BobsWatches.com

The Sea-Dweller

Famous fans: David Beckham, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks A version of the Submariner for serious professional divers – or just those who want something more exclusive on their wrist. An even more hardcore diving watch, the Sea-Dweller is rated to a depth of 4,000 ft. The Sea-Dweller was introduced in 1967, nearly 14 years after the Submariner, and featured a patented gas escape valve allowing it to be used on missions made possible by advances in diving technology. For men of action and those who don’t care that hardly anyone will realize it’s more expensive and exclusive than the Submariner. Starting at $9,750.00 at Amazon.com

The Explorer

Famous fans: Matt Damon, John Hamm, Sid Mashburn The Explorer was born after Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Mt. Everest in 1953 wearing a Rolex Oyster that proved capable of keeping time under the extreme conditions found at high altitudes. One of the most subtle models Rolex makes, it’s a quieter statement than the Submariner and considerably less expensive, though still emanating the exclusivity of a Rolex. It speaks softly but with the same aristocratic overtones. Mens’ style guru Sid Mashburn calls it the perfect watch because it looks good with a suit or jeans and a polo shirt, and doesn’t draw an undue amount of attention.

From $5,050.00 at Walmart.com

The Explorer II

Famous fans: Prince Harry, Tom Hardy, Jason Statham A bolder version of the original Explorer for those who aren’t interested in a diving watch or want to emphasize other capabilities. It has a built-in compass function that makes it unique in the watch world. The current model is a tribute to the 1971 original made famous by association with Steve McQueen. The signature orange hand was initially designed so that cave explorers and polar adventurers could tell at a glance whether it was night or day. The Explorer II has a somewhat more modern appearance than the Submariner but with equally sporty associations and is less commonly seen. Few will realize it actually costs more.

$6,995.00 at BobsWatches.com

The GMT-Master

Famous fans: Adam Levine, Hunter S. Thompson, Hugh Laurie

Originally created for Pan-Am pilots making the world’s first commercial transatlantic flights in the 1950s, its popularity later spread to include the likes of Pablo Picasso and even Fidel Castro. Rolex invented dual time zone timekeeping with this watch and its blue and red “Pepsi” bezel – recently reissued – has become almost as famous as the Submariner’s classic black, though the GMT is also available in plain black for those who favor a more subtle approach. Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert Jr. famously wore a GMT into space and the model has just as much of an exclusive aura as the Submariner.

$10,950.00 at Amazon.com

The Daytona

Famous fans: Paul Newman, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran One of the most exclusive and coveted Rolex models, made for race car drivers who can keep track of their speed with its tachymeter scale used to calculate miles per hour. Vintage examples, especially the rare variant made famous by Paul Newman, can fetch upwards of $1 million at auction. The earliest Daytona models appeared in 1963, named after the famed Florida racetrack where many speed records were set and where Rolex was, and still is, the official timekeeper. There is a waiting list to buy a brand new one and boutiques can rarely keep them in stock for very long. Expect to pay twice as much for a Daytona as you would for a Submariner.

From $11,295.00 at BobWatches.com

The Milgauss

Famous fans: Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Eric Clapton A Rolex with a scientific function, the Milgauss was designed as an antimagnetic watch for those working in high-tech environments where strong electromagnetic fields rendered traditional timepieces useless. Its unique coloring with highlights in orange and green appeal to some and turn off others, but it definitely stands out. Rolex stopped making it in 1988 but revived it in 2007 restoring it to cult status. It adds a layer of interest in that it’s instantly recognizable as a Rolex but many people don’t know what it is because it’s not extremely popular. And no, you don’t need to be a scientist to wear one; just ask Daniel Craig.

$7,298.00 at Walmart.com

The Yacht-Master

Famous fans: Brad Pitt, Mark Wahlberg, Bruce Willis Another Rolex innovation designed to help sailors time the crucial start of regattas, the Yacht-Master has earned growing cachet for those looking to go beyond the Submariner’s ubiquity. It’s nautical-inspired looks signal money and class, but not in an especially ostentatious way. One of the newest Rolex models, the Yacht-Master first came out in 1992, so it doesn’t have the same history as many of the brand’s other iconic watches, but it’s more modern for that. Rolex developed a unique combination of a stainless steel case and a rotatable platinum bezel for this watch. The Yacht–Master II variant was introduced in 2007.

$6,358.00 at Walmart.com

The Datejust

Famous fans: Bono, Andy Warhol, Tom Cruise The most affordable Rolex model is the dressiest in that it eschews the oversized looks of the brand’s sports models. Perhaps an even more widely recognized symbol of wealth and elegance than the Submariner everywhere in the world, in gold it makes a much bolder statement than stainless steel, while two-tone models have their own unique appeal. Rolex originally created this model in 1945 for its 40th anniversary and it’s considered a true icon of the 20th century, widely imitated and copied. A version of the watch is known as the President after being favored by the likes of Eisenhower and Roosevelt.

$4,795.00 at BobsWatches.com

The Sky-Dweller

Famous fans: Jay-Z, Conor MacGregor, Roger Federer One of the newest Rolex models as well as one of the most complicated, the Sky-Dweller is also the most expensive watch on the list. Somewhat ostentatious when worn with casual clothing, it’s popular with rappers and sports stars. Introduced in 2012, it doesn’t do it for Rolex history buffs but gives off a more contemporary vibe. Rolex filed 14 separate patents for the watch and it’s particularly exclusive in rose gold. Wearing one says you’re a winner and world traveler who usually flies on a private jet and has a world-class watch collection. $33,995.00 at Jomashop.com

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