#cassandra: conversations

[noodles-and-tea]

Non-speaking Cass joins the fray (Tim is confused)

[raynewolferune]

Batmobile Conversations as Heard by a Fast-food Drive Thru Cashier

Batman: "No."

Red Robin: "But what if -"

Batman: "No."

Red Robin: "But I could -"

Batman: "No."

Red Robin: "What if I -"

Robin: "Cease this Neanderthal behavior at once! You cannot be a Red if you are dressed entirely in Green!"

~*~*~

Red Hood: "You're not my fucking father!"

Batman: "The paperwork says otherwise."

Red Hood: "Fucking where, Bitch! I'll burn them!"

Batman: "You'd still be grounded and for even longer if you did."

~*~*~

Batman: "Please tell me you have a Signal action figure now?"

Drive Thru Cashier: "I'm afraid Riddler high jacked the truck they were supposed to be on. We haven't got any in yet."

Batmn: *long heavy sigh* " Of course he did."

~*~*~

Red Hood, driving the batmobile for some reason: "I need 10,000 of one of literally anything you carry other than the Night Wings. I literally don't carry what it is."

Signal: "And one order of Robin Nuggets."

Red Hood: "And one order of Robin Nuggets. We Are Robin limited edition version if you have it."

~*~*~

Nightwing, driving the batmobile for some reason: "I need 6 orders of Night Wings, please."

Red Robin: "There are only two of us? And I don't want Night Wings?"

Nightwing: "Nah, that just cause Hood's trying to steal my lead. I'll get you anything you want other than the Caped Crusader Sandwhich though."

~*~*~

Batman: "No, you may not borrow the Batmobile."

Robin: "It's a right of passage!"

Batman: "You are too young to have earned that right yet."

Spoiler: "Ha! He called you a baby!"

~*~*~

Spoiler, driving the batmobile for some reason: "Do you guys have any glitter?"

Drive Thru Cashier: "Ma'am, this is a fast food restaurant."

Spoiler:

Spoiler: "How many packets of ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise can you legally give me?"

Drive Thru Cashier:

Drive Thru Cashier after checking with the manager: "50 packets of each."

Spoiler: "I'll take them!"

~*~*~

Robin, driving the batmobile clearly without permission: "I require 2 Robin Meals. One vegan."

Superboy the 2nd: "Oh! I want a Red Hood toy!"

Robin: "What?! Absolutely not! We will take the current Robin toy! A Nightwing if that's not available!"

Superboy the 2nd: "NOOO! I WANT RED HOOD!"

Red Hood, apparently in the back seat of the batmobile: "Dear God. MAKE IT 4 ROBIN MEALS, PLEASE, ANS GIVE THEM BOTH WHAT THEY WANT SO THEY SHUT UP."

Superboy the 2nd happily: "As long as I get my Red Hood."

Robin grumbling: "Ridiculous. Stop acting so thirsty for it."

Red Hood: *strangled, choking noises*

Superboy the 2nd: *mortified squeal* "ROBIN! That is NOT what that MEANS!"

[ditzybat]

cass: …

bruce: …

duke: what’s happening with them?

tim: i don’t… know, they’ve just been staring at eachother silently for the past half hour, it’s weirdly intense

bruce wiping away a tear: thank you that was a very deep and meaningful conversation

cass: of course, love you dad

[mrmanbat]

You think you’ve had a rough day?

Sure, maybe you're bleeding out rn, but have you ever tried explaining Batwoman to a normal person?

…

“Like—okay. So Batwoman used to be Batman’s girlfriend bc people kept calling him gay. But not this Batwoman. This one’s his cousin. And gay. But not the same character as the original. She just has the same name. Kind of.

No, she’s not related to Batgirl.

Well—actually—okay, the original Batwoman was Bat-girl’s aunt, but that Bat-girl isn’t Batgirl anymore. She changed mantles.

Now Batgirl is Cassandra Cain.

No, not Kane like Batwoman. I know it sounds the same. They’re not related.

…Well, I mean—they are now. Because Bruce adopted Cass. So technically? You get it.

OH. OH NO. No no no—Batman is not fucking Batgirl. That was some weird shit from a different Batgirl. Not this one. Not the original either. The one everyone knows. Yeah. Her. She’s—uh—his daughter-in-law sometimes? Look, I swear it makes sense in context.

Please stop running away from me. I haven’t even gotten to Stephanie yet—!”

[fivenightsatarkham]

This is what I think about the whole, "who should be Batman after Bruce," debate. I'm not going in full detail with everyone though.

Firstly, I'm going to say it outright, Cass is the best choice, hands down. No one embodies what Batman stands for more than Cass, but I also don't think she specifically needs to be "Batman," and not in a, "because she's a girl," thing but in a, "she carries on the legacy of Batman, and what he symbolizes in Gotham as her protector, its not about the name." I mean, with her Batgirl costume, she already looks so much like him that people make multiple remarks about Batman transitioning.

Dick should NOT be Batman! Look, making Dick take up the role of Batman has happened, I get it, but this isn't about that time. In general, I feel making Dick become Batman kind of undermines him as Nightwing and what Nightwing is. Nightwing is Dick growing into his role as a hero, the path he made, through his own journey. Nightwing is him, that's his hero that he created, and making him give that up to be Batman feels like a downgrade for him. Nightwing and Batman are equals, and to make Dick give up Nightwing to become Batman almost makes it feel like they portray the Batman mantle as the highest peak the Gotham vigilantes can reach (or bludhaven in this case). Dick left Batman's shadow to be his own hero. Hell, I also don't believe his role as Robin was him being lesser to Batman either, they were crime fighting partners, he wasn't a sidekick.

I feel similar for Jason. Red Hood is his own mantle that he created through his experiences and journey, and to the shock of no one, he does not embody the symbol that Batman does. He also has a strained relationship with Batman. He also has different morals and methods to Batman... basically, he obviously should not be Batman. He is Red Hood, and his journey should not, and honestly would not, lead him to the cowl.

Tim can't even leave the Robin mantle, what makes anyone think he should be going for the cowl 🤦‍♀️ love you, Tim, but clearly the writers don't got a clue what to do with you.

Damian should find his path outside of Batman's, especially since he's his biological son. We all know how important that was to him in his early comics, and the fact that he moved away from that is important. I don't think he should be tied to the same mantle that his father created, I think he should continue forging his own path to figure out who he is and what he wants to be.

Now, for my actual opinion. This was all basically if someone NEEDS to take over the role of Batman but honestly, I truly believe that NO ONE should be Batman except Bruce Wayne!

Batman was a result of Bruce's journey in life and how he forged his path to create hope out of his trauma. Batman is personal, not just a mask to slap on. That's what all of the mantles are, Nightwing, Red Hood, Robin, Batman... these are their paths being created through their own personal experiences. They may be similar, they may bond through them, relate through them, understand them, but they aren't just interchangeable.

And quite frankly, I don't think Bruce should give up Batman without it meaning something. Call me stupidly optimistic, but I think Bruce should be able to retire the idea of Batman, by choice, because his work as Batman is no longer needed. How awful if Bruce has to retire out of being unable to continue as Batman, or worse, dies, and for it to not matter. The end of Batman, as a role, should come from Batman having full filled his role as Gotham's protector. I think this panel shows best what I mean.

We see how moved he is that he's making a difference. That all his struggle, his sacrifices, that none of it is in vain. How wonderful would it be that he could be able to retire knowing that it was all worth it in the end. He gave his life to saving a cursed city that everyone else gave up on, and he'll be able to see with his own eyes that fighting for Gotham meant something, that his life's work meant something.

What a lovely end for the Batman mantle that would be.

[geeky-nightphilosopher]

🦇Batfamily & Friends🦇

*At the mall*

Jason: I like how the kid who looks like Jeffery Dahmer has a huge hickey on his neck.

Steph: *snorts*

Dick: *sputters, and coughs*

Cass: *giggles*

Damian: *scowls, trying not to react*

Duke: ... isn't that Bernard?

Tim: *looks* What?

[gcldenhcurs]

Scoffing, "if I'm doomed to this life, I may as well take advantage of what is given to me." The looming idea of being queen panicked Cassandra. It was a responsibility that had never been wanted, only thrusted upon her when she was sure she would fail at the title. What life experiences had she had to be a benevolent queen? She would be expected to follow and rule in her husband's shadow and how was he to those in their kingdom. Cassandra worried that she wasn't worthy of the title. Grabbing at the cloak that he offered her, she threw it over her shoulders, the hood shielding her from view, "I think I'll be fine," she narrowed her eyes at his comment. There was a risk they were taking by staying somewhere that wouldn't keep her hidden, but what choice was there? "Do you really think that someone is trying to get me?" There was a hint of worry in her voice, one that she tried to keep quiet.

A smirk tugged at his lips, the brief moment of fire he saw in her was something he could appreciate. Most people didn't have it them to talk back to a knight, especially one of the Kingsguard, and yet this Princess didn't seem to care. "Ah and now you accept your fate as Queen? Here you had me believing you did not desire such a future." His tone had shifted slightly. It was lighter, almost humorous. The girl had some fire to her, and despite her lack of gratitude, he found her intriguing. She was beautiful, yes, but she was also fiery and stubborn. That would serve her well, and it made him curious of the woman who would soon be his Queen. Khol knew his place, but it didn't mean he could not find her interesting. "You'll need to let me get the room. And here," as he spoke, he removed his cloak, giving it to her. There was the dim light ahead, over the ridge, and he nodded toward it. "Cover up. If others discover who you are, surely there will be a bounty placed on our heads, and I do not think either of us will enjoy a chase. Think you can keep up with the sort of charade of living the commoner's life?"

[ravenpureforever]

Actually it is deeply funny to me how the Batman fandom does not acknowledge Harold in any capacity so when I first saw him in comics I was fully jumpscared by “who the hell is this motherfucker”

Anyway more fics need to feature the full on Hunchback of Notre Dame subplot that apparently went down in the Batcave

I want Tim or Dick to offhandedly mention missing him or something while the newer kids are like what the fuck are you talking about what do you mean

[gothamcity-official]

Someone blew up all the in-person ballots before they got counted and we have to vote again. This happens almost every year so I hope you were prepared for it.

In other news, someone managed to get a video of Red Robin and Nightwing swinging into each other on their grappling hooks. They got tangled and had to wait for Black Bat to free them.

[neuro-psyche]

jason todd is a girls girl.

let me explain (ik ik i say that a lot)

Jason Peter Todd will stand on business if it means helping someone out, especially a woman.

A creepy man following you home? woah that's crazy jason todd is very suddenly your friend and just so happens to be walking the same way.

Someone being a dick to you in public and making a scene? jason intervenes, handling the person after calling you a cab and paying for it up front.

You need someone to watch your drink? Mr. Fucking Red Hood will stand with a gun held over the drink until you get back, regardless of what he was doing.

Jason Todd is a girls girl in my mind and I will die on this fucking hill.

seriously though I feel like he and Steph would recreate that sonic meme that's like

Steph, saying something about how she, Cass and Babs are better than the rest : -and I'll prove once and for all that a female can be just as good of an hero as a male!

Jason : You know, anytime someone calls attention to the breaking of gender roles, it ultimately undermines the concept of gender equality by implying this is the exception and not the status quo.

Steph :

Jason :

Everyone and their mother :

Jason : What? Just because I'm a resurrected zombie freak and assassin, doesn't mean I'm not a feminist. I read pride and prejudice, dammit.

[aflamboyanceofflamingos]

Bruce: Tim, your turn, what’s your New Year’s resolution?

Tim: It has come to my attention that some people view my absolutely hilarious self deprecating jokes as concerning, so I’ve elected to redirect that hatred…

Bruce, under his breath: thank god

Tim, as he goes into his supervillain pose: To being more mean to others

Jason, as he laughs at Bruce putting his head in his hands: That’s brilliant, I want to change mine

Dick: From ‘Making more people uncomfortable with jokes about my gruesome death’?

Tim: Moving on, I plan on getting a head start on my resolution. Duke, does Ms. Prauss still teach?

Duke: The chem teacher? I don’t have her but from what I’ve heard from my friends she sucks

Steph: SHE DOES! Oh my god she was so sexist- she would yell at the girls for the littlest things but let the boys obviously cheat-

Babs: She was even worse when I had her!

Duke: My French teacher is the exact same way!

Cass: Mr. Lovegood? He’s like the best

Duke: No, he was great, we got a new one and she doesn’t even have a teaching license and we know more then she does-

Luke: That was just like Mr. Goldhorn, could not teach and always stuck me with this one guy who couldn’t get a single lab right- We were in AP Physics

Tam: Wait Tim, Steph, I think she was in your year- Do you know Alana-

Steph/Tim: OH MY GOD-

Bruce, Gordon, and Lucius as they watch their children shit-talk various teachers and classmates from highschool for a full hour: I don’t know why I expected this to go well

Tim, very happy with himself: :)

[aingeal98]

Tim: You know I had a nice big speech in my head. All "Hey Cass I know you're probably wondering why I broke up with Stephanie and I've been going through some life changes and now I realise I'm bisexual." I even had some PowerPoint slides ready.

Tim: And instead I walk in to find my sister and my ex girlfriend nose to nose staring into each other's eyes with disgusting levels of yearning. How long have I been the third wheel? When did I fail to notice the shift? Are you actually together or do you just stare at each other and fantasise about what kissing someone of the same gender would taste like?

Steph:... I'm not going to dignify any of that with a response but I will gladly take those bisexual PowerPoint slides off your hands. Because knowing you there are resource links attached and I'm going to need them if I'm ever going to find out what Cass tastes like.

Barbara, sitting across from them in the Clocktower : Once again I must ask why this is your chosen room to discuss how my protege tastes. I get wanting to talk about this away from Bruce but there is an entire city out there to choose from.

Steph: True but this is the one place I know for sure Bruce's bugs won't work. Because if he hears the slightest mention of potential tasting of his daughters juices-

Barbara: Stop. I will pay you right now to never say those words again.

Tim: If it helps I also regret starting this conversation. I think I regretted it the second I had to think about what Cass and Steph kissing would actually look like.

Barbara: That does not help at all. Thank you.

[joyfuladorable]

Capril AU where they meet as kids (based on a Gumball scene)

The scene!

[sofyreneko]

hc that one thing everyone in the batfamily knows without doubt is: alfred knows everything. hidding anything from alfred is a waste of time and energy, because he always just knows. so they simply don’t. they dont need to tell him, but they dont need to hide it, he always knows anyways.

however, the thing is alfred is just a regular old man who spends all of his time cleaning, cooking and making sure they dont die. he doesnt have time to be figuring out what the bat ninjas he has for a family are hidding so most often than not he doesnt know. it doesnt help that no one in the family ever tells him anything, because they expect him to just know. he just has a really really good poker face and an inability to be surprised by much so everyone just assumes he already knew once he discovers anything.

[gcldenhcurs]

Cassandra's eyes adjusted to the darkness of the dragon pit she had seen many times before. Most were terrified at the sight of the beastly creatures that roamed here but she had almost grown up with them, even if she wasn't destined to ride one. Kael always dragged her down here. They were beautiful creatures that deserved more than some humans could ever give. Except Kael. She saw the way he was with Thalindra, the kindness he showed for her and knew he would make a great king someday. It didn't matter her affection for her best friend, not when he was betrothed to another.

Cassandra grew up in the halls of the castle, her father an advisor to the king. Kael and her grew up side by side, even though she had known her place. While she told herself that it was nothing but a childhood crush that persisted into adulthood, she realized it was much more when his betrothal was announced at court. It didn't matter though, the king had nothing to gain from a marriage between the two, not like what he stood to gain from his soon to be daughter in law. Soon enough, their lives would be changed completely.

She spotted him, her smile growing at the pair together, "I thought I'd find you down here," she spoke softly as to not startle him or the dragon. It felt as if it had been days since she had seen her best friend and wondered if this was the beginning of their end. She had just gotten word from her father about her own news that devastated her, something she had to tell him before he found out from another source. "I knew you always preferred the company of Thalindra to anyone else, but I thought I was the exception," she teased with a smile as her fingers found the beasts hide, gliding against the scales gently.

open to: f connection: kael is preparing for his wedding to a woman destined to be queen. despite this, his heart has always belonged to y/m, his best friend, though she was never aware of his feelings. while spending time with his dragon, thalindra, in the dragon pit, y/m unexpectedly joins him. muse: kael valorian; 28 yrs old ; prince & dragon rider

kael stood in the dimly lit dragon pit, the familiar scent of earth and dragon scales filling the air. his hand rested on thalindra's warm, leathery hide as he looked into her wise eyes. she nudged kael affectionately, sensing his unease. the weight of his upcoming marriage pressed heavily on his shoulders, a union that would make him a king. yet, his heart ached for someone else. lately, the thought of just riding away on thalindra had been more tempting than ever. kael imagined the freedom of soaring through the skies, leaving behind the heavy responsibilities and expectations. they could venture to distant lands where no one knew them, where he could be free to live as his heart desired. the vision of endless horizons and uncharted territories was a siren call, whispering promises of peace and true happiness. lost in those thoughts, he barely noticed the soft footsteps approaching.

[geeky-nightphilosopher]

🦇Batfamily🦇

Tim: *sleep deprived* Is a blanket a liquid?

Bruce: *stopped typing and looked over at his son* W-what?

Dick: *paused his sparring* Why would you ask that?

Jason: *blinking* What kind of question is that?

Cass: 🤔

Damian: ~Tt~ That's your question?

Steph: You say things like that to hurt my brain.