#pictured memories

[batfambrainrotbeloved]

Tim who was always more of a fan of Dick than Jason-

Dick was his original muse, the picture perfect person who quickly became an almost untouchable idol. Unreachable outside the snap shot moments in a paralell roof hutch as his lense managed to capture a glimpse in an otherwise empty foggy night.

The odds were stacked against Jason in the start for Tim liking him- not only was he not Dick- but he was just some kid. He didn't NOT like Jason, but.. it wasn't the same.

So he took a break- focused on some other hobbies and let his camera collect dust tucked alongside the dozens of picture binders hidden under the far side of his bed. Under the floorboard he'd managed to half pry out in the slim chance his parents ever bothered to "parent" enough to enter his room more than once a year unannounced.

It wasn't a big deal. At least- until he stood on the edge of the hallowed dirt, his eyes forced to bare the weight of the scene in front of him. Of the grave of some kid- a kid who adored the mask, and a kid who paid the price of getting to taste the spotlight.

He was there when Bruce was at his lowest, when Dick was still far too far away, and Alfred was no more help to himself than Bruce.

Tim on his hands and knees, stretching in a practiced motion to pop out that board and drag the binders out from his own personal cave. One by one, until his bed was covered in albums.

He was on a mission. And this one was for Tim, not Robin. A chance to give to Bruce beyond the forced mentorship he thrust upon the man to keep him around.

Thousands of nights, in thousands more moments forever recorded by his own hands. Snapshots of memories he could now share-

But as he sat there, his floor now littered with opened binders surrounding him in a jagged spiral. It felt like mourning all over again- because there was so little.

He had pictures- of course he did. But out of the thousands, there were so few.

Even more knowing the millions of moments he missed, the nights he knew about through half whispers and broken cries. All lost because what? Tim had taken a break- not knowing just how precious those moments would become.

In the end- he made a new binder, a small red one, filled with the dozens of what he had. He didn't ever show it to Bruce, too ashamed of what wasn't there to feel anything but guilt for what was.

That little red binder remained in that dark hiding spot, gathering dust. Tim had vowed never to touch it again, unable to deal with the seeing the empty pages that he knew would never be filled.

Of course- until he'd seen those flashes of red, the tension that filled the cave as Bruce insisted on Tim taking a break from Robin- to go to the Titan tower for his own good for now.

He figured out the truth pretty quickly- that kid he never really knew was back, and back with a rage none of them could truly understand. A rage directed at Tim as the new face in the spotlight.

Jason was back, Tim wouldn't allow another moment to slip through his grasp.

There was no avoiding the tower for now, but given the little time he had to pack- Tim made sure to pack that little red binder.

And one day, he hoped he'd need another

Jason, looking at the photos Tim took years ago: Why is there a period of time where you stopped taking photos of Batman?

Jason, staring at the photos: Wait... Why is the period where I started being Robin the one with the least photos?

Tim, looking at the photos of the original Dynamic Duo: Huh? Ah, because it was the period when Dick left Gotham City.

Jason: You didn't care about Batman anymore because Dick wasn't there?

Tim, shrugging: I still cared about Batman, but with Dick gone, well...

Tim: No offense, but I kinda lost interest when you turned into Robin.

Jason:

Jason: Son of a...

They're brothers your honor :D

[raintides]

i wanted to draw the entire tadpole squad but forgot i am super not great at drawing group pictures. send help

[lilybug-02]

Final Bug Fact:

The world NEEDS bugs. They keep the soil healthy, pollinate, control pests, and contribute to the worlds' ecosystem. By the end of the century, it is estimated 40% of insect species may go extinct due to habitat loss. Yes, that is very scary. But with even one beetle spared, one caterpillar rescued, and one Hollow Knight comic of all things, things will change. Because I know there's a lot more Dewi's out there than most people realize. Stay curious.

Thanks for going on this adventure with me. ♥︎

First || Prev // END... VOLUME 2 is Out.

Masterpost

Comic Thoughts and Pictures Below!

I wanted to put here how amazing and sweet everyone has been with this comic. I finished a 75 page comic in 3 MONTHS. I am at a loss for words. That sounds crazy and it IS crazy. But man was it fun. Even on days were I wasn't able to draw due to fatigue or business, I loved working on it from start to finish. And guess what!? This is my first ever FINISHED comic :D I'm so proud of myself. I know there's some things I want to change and the art is wonky in most places...... but I'm content to let it be. What an amazing summer adventure!

I'm hoping to post the full comic on another Comic website. I may or may not edit some of the art ^w^ So I'll let y'all know when I release it.

Interested in learning what you could do to help your local insects? This is the basic stuff. Maybe make some Insect Hotels if you have the time!!! And never forget to spread the word about bugs. They need our help just as any animal on earth.

Still Here? Well you can look in the tags for little lore dumps if ur looking for stuff like that ;)

[softytothecore]

[nostalgicfun]

Happy Birthday, 2008

[inumbrapugnabimus-maybe]

this glorious picture called to me

thanks for the request anon!!

Here is a closeup of Wild

and also of Hyrule’s magnificent curls :)

[nyaa]

2007-11-01

[kandicon]

Now I am not saying that Drumbot Brian on the drums or banjo are over appreciated because I don't think it is possible to appreciate anything about Drumbot Brian too much, BUT I do think that Drumbot Brian on the accordion is terribly underappreciated.

Look at this. How can you see this and Not want to talk about him on the accordion for the rest of time?? Also the instrument itself is pretty and matches the rose on his hat.

[babyblankyerror]

I am a huge sucker for baby Mabel and Stan so this is the alternative Twines lives rent free in my heart.

I forgot Ford was supposed to be younger so just imagine he's really bad with kids. I accidently drew him during his break up with bill

Also, Dipper in this would be like those crazy ass brothers who are super attached to their baby sisters

Forgot to tag you sorry♡ @imjustheretofangirl003

[m0e-ru]

say cheese !

[marlynnofmany]

If you weren't around for the early days of search engines, you may not be familiar with Ask Jeeves, but for a while there he was the one you went to for answers.

The site encouraged you to ask full-sentence questions, not just type in key words, and it looked like this:

It went the way of the dodo because Google won the search engine arms race, but Ask Jeeves left a mark on the internet. (The webcomic host SmackJeeves was named as a reference, for one.)

Thanks for all the search results, Jeeves.

[inklessletter]

"It's you, you know? It's not the sea, it's not the sun. It's you. You are my favourite part of the summer. It has always been you."

🏖️

Even if if took me DAYS, I'm thrilled to say that I finally finished it. Thank you so much for trusting the process yet again with me, for being such patients sweet lovely little things.

Thank you so, so much.

[knightswaypoint]

“Candid No. 24” by A. Penn Photo taken at “Camelot and Other Mythos” Exhibit, Natural History Museum

(Merlinktober Days 4 & 5: Foreign (Out of Place / Out of Time) & Lens)

[dw-flagler]

original fanart (in no particular order) by

@mysteryflavour-art

@junebugtwin

@lizardinkart

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@joysuscreation

@senviva

@phthalosblues

@gutturalvampirism

@midnightrager

@beastieclub

[softytothecore]

[nostalgicfun]

Halloween 1999