Like a Rock

Alex. Canadian, video game/comic/cartoon nerd. Cancer survivor. PWD.

[haveihitanerve]

All the batgirls ask Bruce to buy their period stuff for them. Barbara because she was with Bruce when she first got her period and he already had stuff ready and he never told her where he got it and it works so well for her and she cant find it anywhere so she makes him buy it- he’s happy to. 

Cass because she had no idea what to do or what to look for or anything so Bruce went out and bought her the stuff and a book about her body and sent her to Barbara for a more thorough education (he could've done it but he figured its better coming from another woman)

Steph because she asked him to do it once as a joke to see how he’d react and now he just buys it for her because its so expensive and he knows what she needs and she honestly doesn't even go to the store anymore, she just stops by the Cave or the Manor and grabs some stuff

Anyway all of this to say that Bruce knows exactly when each of his daughters have their periods so he always goes out and buys extra stuff, like chocolate, flowers, stuffed animals, hot water bottles, etc

And yes. He did once let them test the cramp period simulator on him. He handled it very well but then made his sons go through it too and made sure everyone knew what the women were going through

and then started a WE campaign to make period stuff more affordable and getting something done about cramps. He hasn't succeeded yet, but the Wayne hot water bottles and massagers are fifty percent more effective in dampening cramps, so there's that

And yes then he did go out and buy flowers for Ivy, Harley, and Selina and gave them all chocolates. "You might be my villains but you also face your own villain every month, so it's the least I can do." It's the cutest fucking thing they've ever seen and he does it every month, and its only for that reason actually that they turned from villainy to be sort of anti-heroes and annoy him more than they antagonize him

[geodude96]

You just reminded me of this one fic I read in which Steph asks Bruce to go to the store to get tampons for her, which he does, but he doesn't know exactly what to get so he researches them on the spot, finds out about their related health/environmental concerns, and ends up having his company manufacture a line of eco-friendly female products.

[sc14-weirdo]

Hey op Imma need you to gimme the fic link

Thanks XD

[geodude96]

If you meant me, here's the one I was referring to: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28510488

And here's one with a similar premise: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26400142

[haveihitanerve]

All the batgirls ask Bruce to buy their period stuff for them. Barbara because she was with Bruce when she first got her period and he already had stuff ready and he never told her where he got it and it works so well for her and she cant find it anywhere so she makes him buy it- he’s happy to. 

Cass because she had no idea what to do or what to look for or anything so Bruce went out and bought her the stuff and a book about her body and sent her to Barbara for a more thorough education (he could've done it but he figured its better coming from another woman)

Steph because she asked him to do it once as a joke to see how he’d react and now he just buys it for her because its so expensive and he knows what she needs and she honestly doesn't even go to the store anymore, she just stops by the Cave or the Manor and grabs some stuff

Anyway all of this to say that Bruce knows exactly when each of his daughters have their periods so he always goes out and buys extra stuff, like chocolate, flowers, stuffed animals, hot water bottles, etc

And yes. He did once let them test the cramp period simulator on him. He handled it very well but then made his sons go through it too and made sure everyone knew what the women were going through

and then started a WE campaign to make period stuff more affordable and getting something done about cramps. He hasn't succeeded yet, but the Wayne hot water bottles and massagers are fifty percent more effective in dampening cramps, so there's that

And yes then he did go out and buy flowers for Ivy, Harley, and Selina and gave them all chocolates. "You might be my villains but you also face your own villain every month, so it's the least I can do." It's the cutest fucking thing they've ever seen and he does it every month, and its only for that reason actually that they turned from villainy to be sort of anti-heroes and annoy him more than they antagonize him

[geodude96]

You just reminded me of this one fic I read in which Steph asks Bruce to go to the store to get tampons for her, which he does, but he doesn't know exactly what to get so he researches them on the spot, finds out about their related health/environmental concerns, and ends up having his company manufacture a line of eco-friendly female products.

[minothtime]

while i was watching DR:THH gameplay my bf popped up saying "wait is that Lucy Heartfilia's VA" when Asahina spoke once, and so we searched it up.

Which led to the realization that, while not Lucy's VA, it was LIN LEE KOO'S VA??? WHO ALSO WAS DIASPRO AND CHIMERA IN WINX CLUB???? AND NAMI AND YUUMI IN LOL????? AND LEAFA IN SAO?????? AND CALAVERAS IN SAILOR MOON??????? AND STACIE IN BARBIE DREAMHOUSE ADVENTURES?????????? AND SAYAKA IN KIMI NO NA WA?????????? AND FRANKIE STEIN IN WELCOME TO MONSTER HIGH ??????? AND MORGANA IN PERSONA 5???????????? AND GALACTA IN MARVEL RIVALS????????? AND DID MANY MANY VOICES FOR THE PRETTY LITTLE LIARS AUDIOBOOKS????????????

HOW MANY LIVES HAS SHE LIVED

[geodude96]

Lin's VA, Cassandra Lee Morris, also voices Fie Claussell in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series and its sequels. If you've never played them, they're fantastic JRPGs with incredibly deep world-building.

[chamiryokuroi]

Working on something silly and look at this Steph 🤭 the more I draw her the happier I am with how she turns out

[geodude96]

Steph deserves all the love. Great job.

[edlynnrose]

Tales of Graces f ▴ Replay [1/∞]

"Why was I awakened?"

[geodude96]

Protect Sophie at all costs.

[batbunker]

PLEASE THEIR DYNAMIC IS SO FUNNY

Batman: The Brave and the Bold 2023 #12

[5-7-9]

Ngl i haven’t read this comic, but that is a very specific plot point, whats with the bat disease again????

[geodude96]

That's "the Man-Bat disease." Look up the Batman villain Man-Bat (Kirk Langstrom).

[geodude96]

Futaba is standing outside the cafe. I guess you could say she's... out standing. 🤣

[say0ranarts]

futaba!🧡

[geodude96]

Futaba is precious and must be protected at all costs.

Great job, artist.

[emilyarmadillo]

Maps and all of the Batfam members she's met so far: Alfred, Bruce, Babs, Cass, Steph, Tim, and Damian. Just missing Dick, Jason, and Duke now!

[geodude96]

She even knows that Cass is a Bat (though it's unconfirmed that she knows which Bat), and it was heavily implied in Gotham Academy that she recognized Damian as Robin. So them and Bruce make 3 of the family that she's met in both their identities. I find that rather interesting.

[nightwolf14292-old-account]

Some of my Thoughts About Batman: The Animated Series as Someone Who Knows Very Little About Batman Lore (PART 1)

(This is just the first three episodes because it's late and I'm tired and I'd like to go to bed now lol)

•Bangin intro has me very hyped

•Police blimps

•"No one is taking a vigilante force onto my streets." Commissioner Gordon.. Wtf do you think Batman is-? Do you know who Batman is at this point in the series?

•Gotham citizens have a hard time telling the difference between an emo and an actual anthropomorphic bat despite the fact that they look nothing alike

•ALFRED IS HERE AND THAT MAKES ME HAPPY BECAUSE HE'S REALLY COOL •HE'S A SARCASTIC KING AND I LOVE HIM •We have the same sense of humor frfr

•Batman really likes using smoke bombs

•From reading the episode descriptions, and from watching this first episode, it seems like a lot of these villains are just drug addicts- •Drug addicts who really like bats, in this case

•The anthropomorphic bat was a doctor's fursona all along •There's a ridiculous amount of furries in Gotham

•They really like breaking windows. This is only the first episode and like.. Three windows have been broken already

•Christmas tree rockets

•ROBIN SPOTTED •WHICH ROBIN IS THIS •I KNOW THERE'S A LOT OF 'EM •Whichever Robin it is has sass, but I think all of them do •"Well ba-humbug to you too 😒" - Robin •THEY'RE WATCHING MOVIES AND EATING DINNER TOGETHER ON CHRISTMAS THIS IS A CUTE FAMILY MOMENT ASJSHAHSJAK •Unfortunately the Joker is here to mess that up tho T-T

•"Looks like I'll have to teach daddy some manners.." Uhhh, Joker..? 💀

•Look at this lovely father & son Christmas bonding, saving people and getting shot at with canons 💕

•I feel like the Joker having turrets shaped like him is really on brand somehow, despite knowing little to nothing about the Joker's said brand

•BETTY BOOP? •BETTY BOOP IS GOING TO MURDER US ALL

•Batman just has a freaking baseball bat 😭🖐 •"They don't call you Bat-man for nothing! 😀" - Robin

•According to the five minutes of research I just did, I think this Robin is Dick Grayson which is, according to the longer then five minutes of research I did last night, the OG (AKA the first) Robin.. So before Bruce's orphan addiction fully formed, I suppose?

•What did Bruce do to you, doctor guy- •This doctor is, like, really passive aggressive ;-; •Also kind of rude of him to just spout nonsense about Bruce's father and Bruce's father's death as if that wasn't an incredibly traumatizing experience for Bruce lmao •BRUCE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TIME TO BE DEPRESSED ABOUT IT BECAUSE SCARECROW IS HERE AND HE HAS A GUN- •The villains in this series are kinda obsessed with guns just as much as they're obsessed with drugs

•So Scarecrow takes the "Scare" part of his name literally and makes people hallucinate their fears? •Damn Bruce, dealing with some trauma right now?? 😭😭 I feel like a lot of characters with parent problems (whether those parents are dead or not) have visions and dreams of their parents being like "you suck lmao" to them

•Commissioner Gordon does, in fact know who Batman is right now, so wtf was he talking about earlier with the whole "no vigilantes" thing -_-

•yeah I'd probably call someone a lunatic if they kidnapped people and performed human experimentation too, scarecrow

•Guys I think Bruce needs to go to therapy (again? Has he already been before?) because he's having- like- a panic attack over this Scarecrow guy and his parents and all that.. •I mean my mans hands are SHAKING and his visions going all blurry •YEAH YOU TELL HIM ALFRED, GIVE HIM THOSE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AND FEED HIM SOUP ALL RIGHT

•Bruce literally can not catch a break in this episode he went from having panic attacks because of the fear toxin to just.. Getting beat up by random, also fear gassed people 😔

•They like blimps a lot

•Just broke another window

•Tiny plane that looks like it's made out of cardboard

•They also like explosions a lot

•Why's this Jonathan Crane guy so scared of bats •He also has elf ears lol

•Thomas and Martha Wayne? Bruce's parents names acquired

•(This version of)Bruce looks stupid in sunglasses

[geodude96]

"You're not my father! And I am not a disgrace! I am vengeance! I am the night! I…AM…BATMAN!"

BTW, the thing with Gordon saying "no vigilantes" is because he can't publicly approve of Batman and still keep his job.

[jvsont0dd]

A small detail I noticed that I LOVE about Batman: Wayne Family Adventures (that I might be weird for even noticing) is that Damian, unlike the rest of the batfam, very rarely uses contractions when he speaks.

“It is” instead of “it’s,” “does not” instead of “doesn’t,” “why would I not?” instead of “why wouldn’t I?” etc.

Very small character detail. I love love love it.

[geodude96]

There are usually two types of characters who tend to have this characteristic: those who are speaking in their second language, and those who were raised in a certain overly "proper" manner. Damian arguably fits both of those types, I guess depending on whether or not the League of Assasins's main language was English.

[aingeal98]

Early days Team Batgirl was so funny like Steph thought Tim and Bruce were challenging enough and then she met the all seeing, control freak, brains of the operation and her protege: the girl who would rather die than lose a fight because she knows she's so competitive she'll just revive to get the last word in anyways.

[geodude96]

And then there's the contrast of Barbara "Seen It All" Gordon and Stephanie "Still New to This" Brown, where Steph starts to realize just how crazy this whole hero thing can get.

[cmcameron]

Yep! I can finally say that Batman: Wayne Family Adventures is back for a 3rd Season, this time with our favorite Clown Prince Of Crime! We've been busy working on this season, and I absolutely cannot wait for everyone to read it!

Batman: Wayne Family Adventures - (S3) Ep. 117 - One Bad Day (Part 1)

Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological

[haveihitanerve]

Stephanie Brown hated Galas. Well, that wasn't exactly true. She loved parties of any kind, and technically a Gala was just a big fancy party. More accurately, she hated the people at Galas. The rich, snooty elite who looked down at her with their perfectly straight noses, a polar opposite of her very crooked nose because one can only spend so long as a vigilante and get your nose broken and set so many times before ones nose loses its original shape. Hated them with their fake pitying looks. The whispers about her being just another street rat. Orphan trash. Which wasn't even true, but Steph preferred it to if they knew the truth. All in all, the company at Galas wasn't particularly pleasant. Which is how she found herself huddled in the far corner, nursing a glass of champagne. “You're not old enough to be drinking that.” rumbled a deep voice. Stephanie almost dropped her glass. As it was, it sloshed around enough to spill onto the front of her dress. “Asshole.” Steph hissed, setting the drink aside and reaching for napkins or something. “Cant you just approach like a regular human?” She griped. Bruce Wayne smirked at her, tugging out his own handkerchief to help her. “No bruce, thats your- pocket thingy.” Steph declined, shoving his hand away. “Stephanie.” Bruce let out a sigh of exasperation. “It doesn't matter. Stop- stop, here.” He leaned forward, dabbing at the spill. Steph grumbled, but dropped her hands, letting him work. “What are you even doing in my sulk corner? Shouldn't you be out there- i dunno, bedazzling the guests?” Bruce chuckled lightly, looking up at her from where he was crouched. “Bedazzling? Sulk corner?” He pulled away, satisfied with his work, standing up straight. Steph crossed her arms. “Ah. I see it now.” Steph uncrossed them. Bruce granted her another listen of his laugh. “I wanted to see you.” Steph raised an eyebrow. “You can see me just fine from over there.” Bruce gave her a look. “Come on, you're dancing now.” “what?? No- no Bruce!” she hissed, but it was too late, he had her hand and was dragging her to the dance floor. “Bruce!” Steph hissed through gritted teeth as he swung her around into a dance pose. “Im not supposed to be here!” She whispered as he led her in a circle, one arm securely on her waist the other steadily holding her hand. Bruce raised a perfect brow. (damn him) “Why not?” Steph looked around at the very obvious eyes on the richest man in the room dancing with her. Steph's cheeks flushed. “I don't- im not one of them.” She gestured at the crowd around them before letting it fall back onto his shoulder. Bruce smiled. “I don't care about that Stephanie.” Steph blushed. “No no i know you don't. But they do.” Bruce shrugged. “Who cares what they think? I’m the richest man in this entire room. They're just some elite fuckwads. Fuck them if they cant deal with me dancing with my daughter.” 

Steph gaped at him, eyes wide. “I’m sorry did I just die and am in hell? Does Bruce Wayne say fuck in hell?” Bruce rolled his eyes. “And secondly, when did you adopt me?” Now it was Bruce’s turn for his eyes to go wide. “You mean I haven't already?” He gasped. “You have your own room at the manor and I have a headache that is induced by your presence.” Steph scoffed. “Those are all the requirements?” Bruce shrugged. “I mean theres stuff like, I love you, and I would hate to live in a world without you and all that-” Steph wrinkled her nose. Bruce nodded. “Yeah exactly. So those are the main criteria.” He suddenly looked a little nervous. “Are you saying you don't want to be adopted?” Steph rolled her eyes. “Don't get all sentimental on me now B. I mean, maybe?” She shrugged. “I don't know if I fit the requirement.” Bruce stared at her. “Headache. Induced by your presence.” Steph rolled her eyes. “Not your requirements. I could be a fucking delight or a little gremlin and so long as I looked pathetic enough at certain times you'd be willing to adopt me.” She threw a look over at Damian and Jason. “Actually thats not even a requirement.” Bruce scoffed. “I just meant, their requirements.” Bruce looked confused. “The kids? They all love you. In fact, I think you're the least stabbed out of everyone by Damian.” “No i meant- wait really?” Bruce nodded. “Huh.” Steph glanced back over at him, and indeed, Damian even smiled when she caught his eye.  “Anyways.” Steph sighed. “I meant your friends. Society.” She clarified when it was clear he was about to bring up some bullshit about Clark and Diana. “Ah.” Dawning realization swept over Bruces face. “Yeah.” Steph muttered. “Im afraid your ‘ton’ wont take so kindly to another charity cased street rat.” Bruces hold on her hand tightened and Steph looked up in surprise. “Don't.” Bruces voice was uncharacteristically hard. “Don't ever say that about yourself again Stephanie do you hear me? You are not the insults they call you. If it was acceptable for me to rip out their vocal cords everytime i hear them say that sort of stuff about you, about jason and dick and-” Bruce cut off, breathing hard. “Alfred denies me, although he is no fonder of it.” Steph gave a laugh that sounded suspiciously close to a sob. “Okay.” She whispered. Bruce smiled in relief. But Steph wasn't done. “Okay you can adopt me.” If Steph had any doubts of Bruce’s feelings being untrue, the pure elation on his face just then destroyed any of them. That look of pure joy just couldn't be scripted. And so, under the watching eyes of every elite member in Gotham, she threw herself at his neck, wrapping herself around him in a tight hug. She didn't care anymore. After all, they were just some elite fuckwads.

[geodude96]

Steph deserves all the love.

[batfam-fanfics-deactivated20250]

sweet child o' mine by Nokomis

1 Chapter - 4360 words

Steph said cheerfully, “Bruce, from now on, consider yourself in possession of one Steph-mom.”

“Absolutely not,” Bruce said.

Steph took a bite of her cake, undeterred.

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

(@nokomiss)

[geodude96]

This is one of the funniest Steph fics ever.

[frownyalfred]

It actually makes a lot of sense that Bruce was one of the few people left standing in the crowd at Haly’s Circus when Dick’s parents died.

Watching two innocent people plummet to their deaths is gruesome. It’s shocking. It can be horribly traumatic, depending on the blunt force trauma of hitting the ground. They might not have died right away. They might have bled and made awful noises that were heard even above the sounds of the crowd.

But Bruce is Batman. Bruce saw his parents get murdered right in front of him. And he knows the sounds and sights of someone dying. He’s hardened himself to stay calm in a situation like that, both through trauma and practice.

I think the image of a young Dick Grayson making eye contact with the one unshaken person in the crowd is chilling. A man standing resolute when everyone else is screaming, sadness etched across his face. But not panic. Not confusion. Resignation, maybe.

[frownyalfred]

[geodude96]

Bruce would be the first to admit that he wasn't the best father due to his own trauma. But he was able to relate to Dick on a deeper level than anyone else in his life at the time. That's something Bruce himself didn't have. And through Bruce, Dick found a purpose for his life.

[think-flamian]

| Batman and Robin #8

[geodude96]

Most people might see her as strange, but she really just wants somewhere to belong.