For the ask game
au where brudick happens but they keep it VERY hidden to the point only cass knows but she thinks everyone does cause to her it's so obvious, so one day on their monthly family dinner that no one misses she ask's them why they have different rooms when they always go to eachother during the night. What do you think would happen? Would they deny deny deny? would they ask her what she's talking about? how does everyone else react to this revelation? do the other heroes find out? do they have opinions about it?
for the ask game!
I LOVE THIS SHIT. truly love Cass noticing things she shouldn't and assuming they're common knowledge, it's my fave flavor. this is such a fun idea-
so Cass knows from like, day one. and obviously she never says anything bc she assumes this is normal. in a way, the weird vibes between Bruce and Dick *are* normalized to the Batfam, everyone sort of. tiptoes around their weirdness (even if they don't know it's romantic) so Cass learns to do the same. she doesn't mention it bc no one mentions Bruce and Dick's bond, it's only ever acknowledged with shared looks. it takes years before she has the courage to ask and i think it's fun if she asks for an utterly mundane reason. like, Alfred makes a teasing remark about washing everyone's bedsheets and what a task that is, and Cass just drops it into conversation that Dick's bed is rarely used because he's always in Bruce's, so that must make it easier to handle.
Dick was try to play it off as a joke. just the mention would make Bruce go silent, for once finally not having a contingency plan on how to handle something. he and Dick were never supposed to happen in the first place, it was so accidental he's never considered the possibility of someone finding out bc they're so careful, though in hindsight, of course he should've known Cass would've figured it out. Dick would awkwardly laugh, try to say something to the effect of "very funny, but we're not *that* close haha" just to break the tension. Cass doesn't give in, though. she's not the best at social cues and doesn't understand the desperate look Dick is giving her, trying to get her to drop it. she pushes on and corrects Dick, insisting she doesn't judge them for it. Bruce would finally snap back into reality and give a more serious denial, quickly changing the conversation before anyone else can press.
the issue is, the minute Cass says it out loud, it becomes *so* obvious. especially to Tim, who has the biggest "oh my GOD" lightbulb moment of his life. there is no unseeing it. it takes him a while to process how he feels about it, the same with everyone else. for a week, there's an obvious tension. no one will say anything, but everyone knows and is trying to sit with it to decide how they feel. it's not a simple situation to feel one way or another about. that's when the questions start. Tim asks Dick questions, Alfred asks Bruce questions. how old was Dick, how did it happen, all the things Dick and Bruce have never wanted to have to answer. bc none of the questions have clean answers. it was a slow and gradual relationship. sure, they can say the first time they slept together, but that doesn't *really* count as the start of things. the start goes back to when Dick was still a teenager, probably underage. even if nothing happened, they both knew. and the way they dance around the questions makes that obvious.
most of the Batfamily i think, would begrudgingly accept it. it's too late to convince Bruce and Dick out of it now, and at the end of the day, Bruce and Dick will always choose each other over anyone else. fighting it just increases the chances of getting ostracized and pushed away by the two of them. feelings vary. i think Alfred would be the least happy about it because he was there when Dick was just a 10 yr old. everyone else only has memory of Dick as an adult, but Alfred watched Dick grow up, raised by Bruce, so he just can't shake that image. Tim sees it as one of those things you just have to accept about Batman, and carefully considers his role as Robin and makes sure he focuses on making sure Dick is happy/safe as well as Bruce. if nothing else, Tim will put his feelings aside to be the Emotional Support Child. Barbara would distance herself from the Batfam for a while just to sit on it, because she also saw Dick as a kid and it sits wrong with her. long talks with Dick convince her to let it go, but she does keep a *much* closer eye on Bruce to be sure this doesn't become a pattern. i think she'd enlist Cass to make sure Bruce never shows romantic/sexual attraction toward other Robins. Steph and Jason are equally apathetic toward it, being the ones who are most negative toward Bruce. they just shrug and go "yeah sounds like some shit Bruce would do". Damian's a bit of a toss-up. i think it'd really throw him for a loop and he'd be far more critical of Dick in the beginning, but once he approves of Dick, he'd *really* latch onto him.
i do think the rest of the hero community would find out. not on purpose, but the leak happens. Babs vents her feelings about it to Dinah, Helena, and Zinda. Tim mutters about it to the Titans. and Jason will tell anyone who asks because he doesn't have a rat's ass to give about Bruce's precious reputation. (if anything, he'd purposefully try to ruin Bruce with that info) the hero community... varies. i think Oliver would be the *most* pissed. Oliver is very similar to Bruce, in that he's taken in his share of strays, but he was objectively a lot better at it than Bruce. it causes a minor public scandal when Oliver drinks too much at some gala and just. publically beats the shit out of Bruce Wayne, incoherently talking about something to do with him being a creep. i could see Oliver rallying support from people like Barry and Arthur who also have young sidekicks and would agree it being fucked up. i don't think Bruce would be entirely ejected from the hero community, but he would be quietly removed as a chair member of the Justice League and have most of his power as a team leader stripped. no matter how much damage control Dick does, insisting he was an adult when anything real happened and he consented, no one can look at Bruce the same. sort of a bittersweet ending, Bruce and Dick are together and no one can take that from them, but there's still realistic reaction and blowback to it, which i personally think is a lot of fun.
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The return of fic reactions.
Still going with @gothicthundra 's Random Tales of Drakgo and I want to finish this amazing behemoth of a fic 😤 I wanna get to recently released last chapter still >:(
Spoilers for chapters from Failure till No Mistletoe Needed ahead and as well as unhinged yelling
Ngl I'm very embarrassed that I read it so slow, its sporadic and limited these days (plus other internal issues, like being a big big pussy) which as lover of fiction in general feels unacceptable >:( so you might see me complaining about myself here ^^”
Failure
Holy shoot, I didn't expect the action with big-ish injuries rjsjsjs
Drakken rushing to save Shego is doing something for me. Including him sharing his coat to warm her up
Omfg, Shego🤣 I need to draw this
OTL you two with your head injuries
Welp
Why does their bickering brings me so much comfort?
How?
Shego, you're a sly fox
I am laughing so hard rn
“Shego... Can... Can I borrow your hand for a moment” pffff thats what HE said 🤣🤣🤣 sorry, dr D, but 🤣🤣🤣
«"You know most fatal falls of the elderly happen in the bathroom,” Shego's voice came from the crack in the door » Shego, you'll not help him like that xD
Told ya so. Now I understand the name of this chapter more. Poor Dr D.
Oh FUCK
OH FUCK??
Oh geez dude OTL
Yeah I would check on him too........ Do they end up in the same bed, cus that would be easier for keeping an eye on him?
Called it.
Drakken and his adhd episode xxx
.... Hello depression, my old friend
You both need a therapy
SHEGO OH MY FUCKING GOD DAMN DAYM
🥺😭🥹🥺
Drew, you are so very easy to startle
Set-backs
DAAAWWW that pillow fort art!
Sidenote, as I've noticed how much chapter names been bamboozling me into thinking worse. Now to those double meaning names
Drakken are you building pillow fort? I would
Heheheeee
The picture of baby Drew and baby Eddie in a cardboard rocket tent brings me so much joy I didn't know I needed
Now I want to build my own fort after work
You're never old for pillow forts, Shego
Hehe
I went from feeling utter adoration of this, to having bittersweet feelings, to laughing my ass off
OTL "it's just you" ma'am, this phase can be interpreted either trusting him, or, knowing him, he'd thi nk that he isn't enough to be considered as potential romantic partner and I am glad that you realize that, but I WISH YOU'D LOOK AT HIM CUS I'M CERTAIN THAT HE DOESN'T LOOK RELIEVED
see
🤦🏽
OTL oh Shego, dear
Drakken the specter cedcdc
Fvgvgvggvgnaj
Nah Shego, it was a perfect way to get ya outta brain gloop
I really wish to see Grandma Pru ; ^; she sounds delightful
I want to hug them both
DREW DID YOU ALWAYS THOUGHT
YES HE ALWAYS. WITH SHAWNA AND SHEGO.
I'm seeing patterns.
Im definitely seeing patterns, Drew. Idk if I find it endearing or I want to shake some sense into him.
DREW TURN ON YOUR BRAIN. SHE PRACTICALLY GAVE YOU THE ANSWER.
SHEGO YOU KNOW HE IS A DUMBASS WITH GETTING IF PRETTY LADIES LIKE HIM. HE NEEDS POINT BLANK “I LIKE YOU” JUST KISSING HIM SILLY WONT WORK. HE JUST PROVED THAT TO YOU. TALK.
SHEGO NO YOU OTL YOU DO UNDERSTAND THAT IT DOES FEEL LIKE A TEASING? NO?! OF COURSE NOT. I WANT TO SHAKE BOTH OF THEM AND FUCKING ADLIP WHAT THRY MEAN TO ONE ANOTHER! THEY NEED A FUCKING TRANSLATOR-MEDIATOR
Boneheaded little big shits
I am physically clenching my fists
Pls, does that mean she is stealing blankets in her sleep or is it a plot to make him cuddle her?
Correction, its a plot for her to cuddle him
Now the question of the day. Is she asleep or nah?
YES YES YES!
Oh gods. I need a breather. Oh gods. Do I laugh or cry???
Welp, she is awake.
I want so hard to shake them.
Those two are so similar in their thought process. Just SPEAK.
GUYS.
CAN SOMEONE WRITE AN ALT TO THIS WHERE THEY ACTUALLY TALK THINGS OUT. AND FINALLY HAVE THAT MAKE OUT SESSION? I AM NOT EVEN ASKING FOR A ROMP, CUS THOSE TWO DON'T NEED IT. JUST TALK YOU TWO IMBECILES. CUS MY GODS THEY DON'T NEED THEIR RELATIONSHIP START OUT AS JUST LUST.
:WHEEEEEZE: THEY ARE STUPID, YOUR HONOR
«We both could have handled that better," muttered Shego» - ya think?
“more head-shaking idiocy this way” oh I sure hope so
The Elephant in the Room
Shego, maybe thats why, he has such a hard time to understand if you see him as something more?
OTL Drakken...
Well I guess his impromptu dives into the moat can do that to a man
Shego, why are you a cat?
They are precious, your honor
SHEGO MY GODS
SHEGO
Guys, please, get a therapy
«We need to talk about the elephant in the room," her voice was right at the door.
Drakken strung a series of words in his head that would make his mother faint.»
Why do I feel like there will be LITERAL elephant?
Knew it
They are husband and wife.
… why do I feel the impending doom. Something definitely gonna happen in that pool.
DEAN! ohoh thats probably will not be good.
Helpful Hypotheticals
I am fear
*looks at the illustration* Shego~
I am so afraid of reading this chapter
Yep I was afraid to turn the page >:( for a long time. It's embarrassing to me as a reader.
Hyperfocuse, Drakken, can happen frequently.
OTL
He is so afraid of her leaving
“this is ridiculous” - you both are ridiculous in your inability to have heart to heart conversations. Is there a thing? Couples therapy for villains-partners-that-obviously-in-love-with-one-another?
You don't know how much I irrationally feared reading this chapter. I enjoy this dynamic between Shego and Dean. But even now reading it, I feel how I am clenched. And I *know* that as soon as I finish this chapter it'll pass.... Until Drakken and Shego start being stupid again
Dean, why was I so afraid of you? You are cool. Call her out. Please.
Is he gonna be all fan boy at Drakken? Please! Please!
*WHEEEZE*
OK, NOW I FEEL SO EMBARRASSED FOR BEING SUCH A PUSSYCAT
«“Are you going to continue to push buttons?” asked Drakken as he leaves back but kept his eyes locked on hers.
“Always”»
👌👌👌
Hello jealous Drakken
Heheheh
Fanboy fanboy fanboy!
Federal accountant.... Is he working for GJ??
*forensic?* ok im definitely loving this guy.
Hehe Shego, c'mon let the guy sing xD you like it! You even had this song on your ringtone! FUCKING LMAO I DIDN'T EVEN READ THIS LINE! CALLED IT CALLED IT!
OOOOOOO Dean, Dean! Please help them!
That feeling that I'm also internally moving closer to him lol
LOL Shego is about to get sandwiched. LOL Dr. D, I'll disappoint you, she definitely wasn't angry 😏 and she definitely wouldn't mind you guys being this close to her more~
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh guys. I need to draw it 🤣🤣🤣
Ok, I definitely need to draw Drakken in that dress
Oh oh. Oh oh. Ohohh. Drakken.. Morr like she agreed for a date with Dean because he reminded her of you
OTL oough baby boy OTL
“you meant you. She'd prefer anyone but you...” OTL ough baby boy, how wrong you are OYL
Deck the lair with too much tinsel
Hehe, sweet tooth shego
Shego, thats why he can't get if you like him or not
Ooohhhh thats when those 2 got together.
Oh no Shego, he is. Why would he admit that openly to you? Plus... To be honest it's kinda reasonable fear.
MA'AM
Jdjdjd you both are children
Reverse psychology?
Poor guy, never stood a chance
Boys and their toys
*sigh in idiots being married*
I love how this world is so tied together. This whole story. Not just the jacket.
I bet a dollar that Cleo helped a lot with this party
Hi Lucre!
..... Mentoring Ed..... As far as I understand .... Mmmaybeee?
That feeling that I'm also waiting for Cleo and Ed to pull their own shit together.
Ok I started to focus more on reading xD it's getting so very interesting.
A few notes on Shego, IMHO its sweet that she looks into more stuff for him and that she does see that he is in well evil-scheme-block
“why am I always surrounded by nerds?” - the cost of the evil profession, Shego. And considering that you are in love with another nerd and are interested in another....
Drakken speaking with Adrena about Lucre… first time for anything
TRIO OF MISCHIEF!
And F Drakken, I believe you got in the middle of a lovers spat xD
YAY THEY FOUND ONE ANOTHER!
Heheheh bi very dorks.... I need to draw those three xD man... So many plans, so little time... And always on a work trip xD
Adrena is adorable
Yes, thats definitely both Cleo's and Ed's party
Х)very classy, Eddie
This… isn't gonna bode well
No mistletoe needed
Aw, girlie 🥺 even though I personally don't see the appeal of this game, I get it
OTL "it's just kissing ... Stop being so uptight. It's meaningless.” fuuuuu I just know how Drakken gonna think
*props cheek on my fist* you guys, no wonder either villains ship you or think that you are already married
SHEGO WHY DID YOU LIE OTL
I want to hit both of them with a pillow
They are such dorks, I love them. Even Eddie. Cus of this fic, Eddie just grew on me, even if I want to throttle him on occasion
They are such a dorky family OMG. Their banter is so beautiful. And I understand Camille saying its weird. Well those 3 celebrated major family holidays
ADRENA
NO MORE ALCOHOL INDEED
Oh gods, so many pairings 🤣🤣
I'm so glad I've never had to experience this game
YAY THOSE TWO
I will laugh if Duff's spin would land back on Monty
Nope
Eddie, EVEN I JUMPED, GT HOW DID YOU DO THAT???
F Duff
F Fist
LOL I CALLED IT KINDA, sorry Fist, but I'm too much of an ass. Were you cleansing your palate?
Id say polycule
Oh those two hate one another
Oh those two HATE one another
Those 2 shouldn't mix alcohol
Why I got the feeling of impending doom?
Oh gods those 2 are playing with fire one greed fire and other from monster truck.
*gif not looking at it*
*series of several unintelligent noises*
Well, yes, of course, she is trying to make him mad.
«“why is your face red?”
“....I was laughing”»
Press X to doubt
To She-She's POV
Drakken and Adrena is such a weird mix
“It's just a game” not if you have so many unresolved issues, guys. That phase hurts them both so much.
*snort* does that count as indirect kissing?
Children and their booze
I audibly cursed. Oh god Dementor
Heya Drak POV
Gods idk why I love that twinning in their brains even if I get frustrated with how dumb those can be.
“At least he knew why it made him uncomfortable; he didn't need alcohol to understand that. That being said, he wasn't angry about it...
Just...plotting whoever she kissed, death.” BRUH🤣
🤣🤣🤣 yeah nah, those two would rather kiss a frog than one another
Yeah those two definitely forgot about that.
How many times they kissed already? I'm counting at least 4.
Oh gods, this internal turmoil.
*the high-pitched squeaks of a shipper*
😭😭😭
SHE WANTS TO KISS YOU, YOU DUMMY
*sad howls*
Welp.
Dude, your luck is rotten.
Even though it was over, I guess not
......... Why do I still think that Eddie also wants to talk with Drakken?
COUSIN FAMILY TIME!
I want to hug and squeeze those 2, seriously.
The Cuz code? Omg they are adorable.
*Finally*
Awww 🥺 Eddie! Worried about Lucre and awww 🥺
Pffff like brother like cousin 🤣 family genes for loving dangerously evil
🤣🤣🤣🤣 OH I SEE ED YOU ARE PULLING BIG GUNS FOR BLACKMAIL
WHICH ISN'T EVEN A LIE
Oh gods, can't wait to read AND HOPE IT'S NOT GONNA TAKE ME FOREVER
Afterthoughts
I want to see Eddie being Dungeon Master in some campaign. Think it'd be interesting spin.
Duff and Monty
Seriously, those 2 have one of the most interesting relationship in this fic. Cus sometimes like our idiots it's so in the open, but sometimes its one of those blink moments. But it veiled so intricately into this fic. It doesn't have to be explicitly said. Which hooks me greatly.
I don't remember if I said it, but I'll say it again.
I guess this is what I appreciate about this fic is how alive the world is around. Even if we get a glimpse through Drakken and Shego eyes, the world is moving. Something always happens without our guys being in the middle of it. It's not just one set of things. Its many. I rarely see that even with big books that surroundings aren't a plot device, but it is its own thing. And I love it so much.
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