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Would you mind doing SFW alphabet headcanons for Dick Grayson??

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Dick Grayson SFW Headcanons

word count: 2,250~

warnings: none I'm patiently waiting for my work to do renovations so I get a few months of paid leave. The semester just started so I'm excited to have enough free time to focus on school.

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Dick is a very affectionate person and shows his affection in very obvious ways. His love language is physical touch so he loves to show affection similarly. Hugs are a must, early morning cuddles, play wrestling, playing footsies under tables, gently holding your hands, etc. Don’t even get me started on his massage abilities. 

B = Beginning (How would the relationship start?)

A relationship with Dick can start in so many different ways. He’s very outgoing socially. As Bruce’s first heir, he has to be sociable. You can meet him at galas, going out, as neighbors, as a vigilante, etc. He likes to observe new vigilantes to see where their loyalties lie, that means you’ll be bound to run into him sooner or later. 

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Yes! Dick loves cuddles. It’s the perfect way for him to be close to you, show you love, and receive some as well. He loves laying on his back and holding you however you chose to lay down near him. Sometime in the night he’ll turn towards you so he can tuck your head under his chin and rub up and down your back. 

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?) 

Settling down isn’t something Dick really knows how to do. His early childhood was always bouncing from one city to the next, then when he “settled down” with Bruce, vigilantism swooped in and his life has always been unpredictable. He’s grown used to the random nature of his life, settling down almost seems boring. He’ll always need something to spice up the domestic side. While cleaning he likes to play music so you two can dance together and have fun, making cleaning less of a chore. He never seems to have time for cooking so when he makes the time for it he really likes to go all out and make a true home cooked meal. 

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Dick would be so gentle with it. He’d wait it out to see if time could heal wounds or if the problem was only temporary, he doesn’t want to lose you too early. If he breaks up with you, he’s thought about it for a while. Since it would be a minute, he’d probably be in denial for a short period and try to overcompensate in the relationship because of it. He’d sit you down and talk through it, he’d give you as much closure as he can because it’s hard for him to break things off.  

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Commitment is a big deal for him. Flings are typical for him, but if he truly settles down with someone long-term, he has marriage in mind even if it's a brief thought. He will stay up at night picturing the rest of his life and seeing if you’re in the picture as well. He does this with every relationship, but with you it actually felt like he could see the picture in color for the first time. He’ll know from that moment on that marriage with you is possible. He’d wait until the perfect moment, taking all the time in the world until he knew you both were ready and wanted this. 

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Dick is so gentle, his whole being radiates comfort and warmth. He has a way of handling emotions that makes them less terrifying. When he holds you, it's like he's holding the entire world in his hands, he wants to cherish it. His touch can be slow and light, or firm and grounding, but it's always gentle. 

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Absolutely he does. When he gives hugs he always ends it with a squeeze, no matter how long or short the hug is, he always ends it that way. Dick will never pull away first if he can help it, he likes to wait for the other person to pull away first because he never knows how long of a hug they need emotionally. His hugs can be fun and leave you laughing or they can hold you tight until your sobs disappear into his shirt. 

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

He's pretty quick with it. Dick shows his love unabashedly, he can never regret loving someone with all his being, he can only regret not showing his love enough. Sometimes he says those words to his friends, they just kind of slip out. Love comes in many forms so he has no problem saying it to anyone he cares for. If he’s in a relationship with you, he loves you, he wouldn’t get into a relationship if he didn’t.  

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Dick trusts you and has security in the relationship enough to not get jealous. However, he can get pouty or fidgety if someone gets too close/touchy with you. He’ll try not to act on his jealousy rashly, he’d rather get validation from you than from stomping on someone else. He’ll crave cuddles or a moment alone when he gets jealous. 

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Dick never leaves without a kiss goodbye. When he leaves for groceries he’ll find you and give you a small kiss, when he leaves for the night he’ll leave you with a forehead kiss, and when he leaves for long missions he’ll spend a few moments for a proper kiss. He loves to kiss your nose and loves when you kiss his cheek. 

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Dick is amazing around little ones. He somehow always knows how to interact with children. You’ve caught him with a kid on his shoulders a few times and even mid tickle fight. Having so many younger siblings means he’s always dragged into everything, giving him the experience with combatting trouble and tears. 

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Mornings are rare with Dick. He’s a big morning person so he usually wakes up before you. He's probably up doing casework, getting ready for work, or casually lounging around. If he has nothing to do, he’ll stay in bed and hold you for as long as he can until he needs to get up or you wake up to keep him company. Sometimes he can forget not everyone is a morning person so he can get pretty loud in the mornings. 

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

He leaves for patrol some nights but he’ll always give you a kiss goodbye, some nights he’ll tuck you in and promise you’ll wake up to him laying beside you. Dick will make sure you have something to eat just as you send him off with adequate snacks, both making sure the other has enough energy to see them through the night. 

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Dick seems to be the open book of the family, he presents himself as such because he actually keeps a lot hidden and needs to hide behind this facade. He doesn’t want people worrying about him so he’ll always keep something under ropes to maintain some semblance of control. He is quick to open up on trivial things to make it seem like he reveals his vulnerable side easily. The true thoughts at the edge of his mind are difficult to reveal. 

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Dick has so much patience. This man knows how to handle his anger in a way that it barely ever comes out. It’s easy for him to talk things through and would rather do that than yell, anger does nothing but scare people. His frustrations usually dissipate with disappointed sighs or him pulling away silently until he can trust himself to speak. 

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Dick is pretty good at remembering things but just in case he forgets, he’ll make a note about something. This is especially true for gifts or passions of yours so he can look into it further. He’s very interested in your passions and hobbies, so he’ll try his best to understand it so he can ask you questions and understand the basics of what you're saying. 

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

Dick loves the days where you two are alone and enjoying the time together. Some of his favorite memories are from your dates together: late night trips for ice cream, piggyback rides at theme parks, splashing water at each other while swimming, etc. But his all time favorite memory has to be when you both built a pillow fort in his apartment. He’ll always cherish the photos you took together where he can see the fairy lights in your eyes, it always sits in his wallet. 

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Dick is protective of you at first, but slowly he’s learned to trust that you can take care of yourself. You’ve proven time and time again that he can rely on you just as you rely on him, being so close with so many bats, Dick knows you’ll always be safe. On the off chance you aren’t, he has an entire family who can protect you. He takes everything one day at a time, telling himself you’ll be in his arms by the end of the day—this gives him strength to keep you by his side. 

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Dick puts in as much effort as he can into everything that involves the relationship. He plans out anniversaries months in advance, he even writes down any date idea he comes up with so he can surprise you. Surprise dates are his favorite, he loves to look at your schedule so he can tell you he’s going to pick you up for a special night, nights like these he loves to show you how serious he takes your relationship.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Dick pushes his worst feelings down so much, bottling them up until they hopefully disappear. He has oldest child syndrome which means he never feels like his emotions matter, always needed but never wanted. He was put on a pedestal early on, it only taught him that he needs to be perfect—constantly. His perfectionism is almost to a fault. 

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Dick is proud of his looks, he knows how attractive he is and will maintain it because he’s grown to enjoy the way he looks as well. He hates how the public views him as only a pretty boy, all the paparazzi, articles about the “Prettiest Man In Gotham”, it all bites at him because he doesn’t like his looks being his only attribute. He has to keep up his public persona so he’s forced to play into it which only makes things more annoying, that’s why he tries so hard elsewhere to prove he’s more than just a nice ass. 

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Not entirely. Dick is pretty independent but enjoys the security of emotionally intimate relationships. He does yearn for you when you’re missing or gone from him too long, but your absence doesn’t take away from his being. He just wants you to be safe and is always excited to see you again.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Dick learned how to french braid hair for you. He’ll learn just so he can play with yours, softly enjoying the quality time together. Once he masters the french braid, he’ll move onto dutch or fishtail. A tutorial will softly play in the background while he detangles your hair. He’ll learn everything there is to know about your hair type/texture so he can do it properly.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Dick is pretty adventurous, he loves to try new adventures and do new things. His spontaneity is written in his nature (he is a sagittarius) and taking his loved ones with him is a way he shows his affection. It’d hurt him a lot if he’s shut down or caged down too much, he enjoys his freedom and needs someone who will let him fly. 

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)

Dick has a hard time sleeping if he's not holding something. He has multiple pillows so he can hold onto it as he sleeps, sometimes he’ll even latch onto the comforter. He’s infamous for this in the family, every cuddle pile someone is at the mercy of Dick’s embrace. It’s quite adorable when he’s dozing off.

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