People against piracy fail to realize that no, I can’t just ‘buy it.’ They stopped making DVDs and Blu-Rays. They’re barely offering digital copies for download. I am not spending money I could use for food or bills to pay for a subscription service just so I can always have access to a beloved piece of media. Especially not when the service will remove media on a whim without concern for how the loss of access to that piece will make its artistic conservation nigh impossible.
For example, I recently learned that Disney+ had an original film called Crater. It’s scifi, family friendly, and seems cool - I would love to buy it as a holiday gift for my little brother! But: it’s exclusive to D+ and THEY REMOVED IT LITERALLY MONTHS AFTER ITS RELEASE.
The ONLY way I can directly access this film is through piracy. The ONLY available ‘copies’ of this film are hosted on piracy websites. Disney will NEVER release it in theaters, or as something to buy, and it may NEVER return to the streaming service. It will be LOST because we aren’t allowed to purchase it for personal viewing. If I can’t pay to own it, I won’t pay for the privilege of losing it when corporate decides to put it in a vault.
Summary: You’re Oswald’s queen and he wants you and everyone else to know it.
A/N: I love this man more than anything in the world. He is my sun and stars and my moon and the light of my life okay and I would like to apologize to you all right now because I catch hard feelings for Oswald and you’re all probably going to be seeing quite a bit of him and Mr. Nygma in the very near future.
“Sir, Miss Y/N is here.” one of Oswald’s servants poked his head in the door hesitantly, hearing the screams of pain coming from Oswald’s ‘Throne Room’. Immediately the scalpel was dropped on a table and Oswald smiled even bigger.
“Clean this up, bring her in immediately.” Oswald grinned. The bleeding man in the floor was taken out of the room and the tarp covered in his blood went with him just as you walked in. Five or six guards and people serving Oswald stood at the ready as you walked in and he made sure all of them were listening when he beamed, “The queen of Gotham, my one true love!” and stepped off his throne to meet to with a quick kiss.
“I brought sandwiches.” you smiled, your cheeks burning red.
“You…” he smiled. “You’re magnificent.” he nodded, reaching into the brown paper bag. “You’re all excused, I’d like to have lunch with my queen.” he looked into your eyes as everyone in the room left you alone with Oswald. “I love you, Y/N.” You smiled as he took out the sandwiches and placed them on the table beside his throne chair. “You were treated well on your way in?”
“Yes, Oswald. They took my coat, offered me a drink, food, and immediately asked what I needed.” you smiled, listing the things the three young men int he foyer offered you as you stood by his throne. “While they were letting you know I was here, one offered to build a fire in the fireplace and when I told him I was actually a little hot, he offered to go out and buy me a fan.”
“He didn’t offer to fan you himself?” he seemed to be getting angry.
“Oswald! I’m fine!” you giggled. “Don’t get over dramatic, my king.” you hummed, a smirk on your lips.
“I do not get over dramatic. I just want everyone to know that you are my queen and I want them all to treat you like one.”
“Oswald, I’m not a queen.”
“You are.” he hooked his fingers in your belt loops and pulled you into his lap. “I promise to always treat you like a queen.” he smiled, resting his chin on your shoulder. “Now,” he kissed your neck. “And tomorrow, and forever.”
“Come on Oswald!” you smiled and stood up out of your seat beside him.
“Where are we going, Y/N?” he asked, a smile on his face too, ready to follow you wherever you wanted him to go.
“Dance with me!” you shouted over the loud music.
“What? No, Y/N, I don’t think I can. I’m not the dancing type, really…” he shrank into himself, back into the booth.
“Oh, come on, Oswald. I want to dance!”
“No, no, I’ll watch you though. Go have fun.” he hated himself for not being able to give you everything you wanted. He could buy you the most expensive jwlery on the market, fancy cars and a brand new house on every shoreline, he could send you around the world in your own jet, breakfast in Paris, dinner in the in Tokyo. He could pay for anything you wanted. But you had no interest in his money. You wanted to dance with your boyfriend. And he couldn’t give you that.
“It won’t be any fun without you, Oz.”
“My leg, Y/N, I fear it will… I don’t want to ruin your night.” he pleaded but you grabbed his face and pressed along, teasing kiss to his lips, drawing him out.
“Come on!” you yanked his arm and he fell behind you in a trance.
“Y/N…” he warned softly. You just smiled at him as you pressed your body against him and started to move to the music. “Y/N, I can’t.”
“Sure you can, Oz, just move with me.” you wrapped your arms around his neck and noticed his nervous glances at the people staring at you. “You’re worried about what other people thing?”
“I don’t want your-”
You interrupted him with another kiss, this time a longer one that spread a warmth all around his body. Your hips ground against him along to the pounding of the beat, adding a new kind of sensation, the music adding something special to the kiss. Despite the harsh sounds and heated bodies surrounding you, the kiss was reassuring and soft. You pulled away, looking into his eyes again as he looked back at you, his life, his queen. He was so proud to be yours.
If you have time please listen what Robin says about Oswald💜
He is totally right,people hate Oswald being in love with Nygma because they are homophobic.The tv show is AWESOME,Oswald is still the kind of person he was,only of course,madly in love with Ed haha
And no,he is not confused..their relation has developed through seasons and with the first hug (s03e05)Oswald realized he loves Ed not only as a friend but as a soulmate
Thank you, Gotham for having such an amazing cast and brilliant tv show💜👏🏻
Erm… he said Oswald is not gay. Are you all missing the point? RLT said Oswald isn’t gay. So if Oswald isn’t gay how Nygmobblepot could happen now. For me what RLT said in fact is Nygmo will never ever happens. So either they backtracked in fear of losing part of their fanbase (ie homophobic winners) or they never intended for it to happens in the first place, and in that case it’s queer baiting and it’s stupid. Either way they will lose me now. Yes I know for the most part that love was one sided, but now RLT is saying Oswald isn’t gay. Oh yeah? Really? How an easy way out, right?
Have you not heard of bi/pansexuality or asexuality? Because that’s a thing. From the sounds of it, Oswald would fall in love with anyone who showed him the amount of care and affection that Edward did. Regardless of their gender.
It’s just not being straight or gay. Being in a publically perceived ‘gay’ relationship, doesn’t erase that one partner may be bi or pan or ace. Edward, if he returns Oswald’s feelings would fall somewhere in the bi or pan area, so why not Oswald as well?
He should probably go upstairs to help you.
Oswald then hears the ‘kkkkkchht’ sound of paper tearing, followed by more cursing.
Okay. He should definitely go upstairs to help you.
listen to me. this is my final message to you. when you are at your lowest a fictional guy will come to you and when that happens you must start putting them in situations. this is the meaning of life.
One of the very first scenes was Sofia wanting to know ‘where she stands’ after a few dates and Oswald says he is glad to have a ‘FRIEND’.
I love Oz’s expression when he says it because it’s the stereotypical ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ expression. He looks like he’s letting her down gently, saying he values being able to trust her and admitting how difficult it is for him to trust anyone.
This is not to say this won’t change and the writers won’t make the unusual (and unwelcome) decision to have Oswald interested in Sofia romantically but all throughout the episode Oswald denies they are dating. I know this is a typical teenager kind of thing to say when someone actually IS romantically attracted to another but the opening scene between them reinforces that Oswald does not see Sofia as a romantic partner.
Oswald gets very protective (and possessive) of anyone he attaches himself to and has a naturally jealous personality. These are flaws in his personality and are nothing to do with romantic feelings. He doesn’t like to share. Not even food (see his face when Zsasz takes that piece of bread!)
Sofia uses this trait as a means to monitor the progress of her plan (she obviously cancels the lunch on purpose to provoke a reaction) and I am really liking her character. Babs and Tabs always felt lacking to me because they were never much of a threat. Their plan to run Gotham basically consisted of Step 1) Bully and intimidate mooks, Step 2) ?, Step 3) Profit!
Sofia is ruthless, focused, pragmatic and literally two steps ahead of Oswald. Her cancelling the lunch knowing he would be suspicious then bringing him to the orphanage was a brilliant move. It allayed his suspicions and reinforced her position as a motherly, caring, non threatening figure, especially when she forgave him instantly. It places her on a moral pedestal above him and means next time he doubts her, he will think twice about acting on his suspicions in case he is overreacting again. Allowing her to progress her plans without interference.
But I also like how Oswald hasn’t been dumbed down. As soon as he thought Sofia was plotting against him he was back on the warpath and ready to ‘bring a shovel’. That being said he has obviously now shown his hand that he is insecure about their friendship and that he has a hasty temper, another well established flaw. His quick and violent reactions lose out against Sofia’s long term planning.
I don’t like the idea of a romantic attraction between the two and I can’t support their friendship (given that it’s fundamentally a LIE) but I’m really enjoying the power play going on behind the scenes especially since the real Sofia behind her mask is such a competent foil to Oswald.
I'm having a horrible week, so please I was wondering how the Penguin's would react to a very sick and upset reader? Maybe they've been missing for a few days and he goes to check on them and finds them in bed crying and on the verge of throwing up
A/N: I tried to get this done asap, I felt so bad when I got this rq and had to go to work 😥. I’m so sorry you’re having a terrible week, make sure to take time for yourself, breathe, hydrate, and rest. Whichever comes first or easiest for you. I’ve just had a horrible month in October of up and downs and barely trying to recoup from all of that. It’s okay not to be okay, and I wish you all the best...You are loved and cared about and I hope these scenarios with the Ozzies help give you a little bit of comfort.
Trigger Warning: mentions of depressed thoughts/emotions/actions
Penguins Comforting a Sick and Upset Reader
Arkhamverse Penguin:
Oswald Cobblepot rarely ever knows when something isn’t going on. He always had eyes and ears out for everything. Yet, somehow you managed to allude him. Not just for a few hours, but actual days. He’d been too busy to sought you out, like he wanted to. Now, he’s finally got the time. Oz feels like shit already for not speaking to you sooner, you were probably pissed at him. Shunning him out. He wouldn’t blame you if you did.
When he finally gets to your room, he knocks. All he hears are sniffles in response. He slowly creaked open the door. His heart once hard and cold, which was only warmed by you, absolutely cracked.
“L-Love, w-what’s wrong?”
Your only response was more sniffles and pants. “I-I’m what’s wrong…I-I..everything’s wrong.”
Oswald knew what is was like to have those feelings. Being born looking the way he does, constantly staring at himself in the mirror chastising himself for something completely out of his control.
He gets down on his knees, even if it did hurt, he didn’t care. He set his umbrella on the floor and tried to wrap his arms around you as best as he could with your head buried in pillows and covered in blankets.
Oz slowly rubs his bandaged hands up and down your back. You’re not sure why, but more tears started to slow. “Shh…it’s okay, love. Just let it all out, Ozzie’s gotcha.”
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
You understood his line of work. You knew the stakes of being with him. Yet, why were you feeling so sick and tired. Not of Oswald, but yourself. To think you could ever be with the likes of him, good enough for him. He had women around him all hours of the night, why did you even bother? Why bother? You were so tired…
Oz knew something was up, he was nothing if not observant. He had plans to finally take you out after a few days of not being able to come home. He literally slept on the couch in his office just to stay on top of everything. Be that as it may be, you haven’t called him, texted him, nothing. Something was nagging at him to go home, he needed to be home. He needed to be with you.
There’s a couple knocks on your door. You were in the fetal position in your bedroom’s private bathroom. Your not sure how, but your self-loathing was so strong it made you absolutely nauseous. You felt like you were going to vomit at any second. When you didn’t respond, Ozzie came in and saw you through the open door of the bathroom.
“Mio dio, Y/N! W-what’s wrong sweetheart?” Despite the limp in his leg he dove down to his knees on the hardwood floor. He scooted closer to you, holding your very cold hands over the top of your knees.
“O-Ozzie?” You lifted your head from being tucked behind your knees. “W-When did you get home?”
“J-Just now, honey, what’s wrong? Why didn’t you reach out to me?”
“I-I..didn’t want to bother…not sure w-what’s wrong.” You groaned. “C-Can you stay?”
Oz got closer to you, huddling over you and wrapping his stocky arms around you. He kissed your cheek. His hand combing through your hair as he pets the back of your head. “Of course, sweetheart. I’m not going anywhere.”
Gotham Penguin:
“Butch, have you seen, Y/N?” Oz asked after yet another meeting and another day without a word from you.
“Can’t say I have boss…” Butch shrugged.
Something was up and whenever something was afoot Oswald made damn sure to get to the bottom of it. He may have seen glimpses of you throughout the mansion. Seeing you scurrying to the bathroom or kitchen to grab something. His mind was always so far gone he never thought to stop you when he had the chance.
Now he longs to see you at all. He wishes he could catch you wondering the halls or getting something from the pantry.
He lets out a determined huff before dismissing himself from the table, where dinner was just placed. “I will go find them.”
“You need me to come, boss?”
“No need, Butch. But thank you. I shouldn’t be long…”
The moment he gets to the door of your bedroom, he suddenly feels a straight knot in his chest. Looking under the door he noticed there was no streak of light coming through. You couldn’t be in bed already.
He knocked. “Y/N…I-It’s me, Oswald…”
Nothing. Oswald’s heart sank. He turned the door knob, grateful that you hadn’t thought to lock it. When he opened the door and peered into the room, he felt his sunken heart crack.
You were laying under the covers in a heap of tissues and tear-stained pillows. You were murmuring something in your sleep.
“N-n-no good…j-just a bother..burden..burden.” You were scratching your head, almost ripping yoru hair from your scalp.
Oz rushed over, almost tripping over his limped leg. He fell to the edge of your bed where you were facing.
“Y/N-Y/N, darling it’s me. It’s Oswald, p-please wake up!”
You jolted awake, your eyelids still glued from your dried tears and sleepies gathered in your ducts. “O-Oswald?”
“It’s me…it’s me dearest.” Oswald wrapped his arms around your neck, leaning your head into his chest. He began caressing the back of your head, gently rocking you from side to side. “I-It’s okay, you don’t have to explain anything now, I-I’m here…it’s going to be okay…”
Batman the Animated Series Penguin:
It wasn’t like you to miss out on a date. You two always looked forward to them. Whether it was to the opera, to the zoo, or to view an art exhibit. It was always the height of both your weeks. Then again, he hadn’t been the most forthcoming as he got busy with his schemes and fellow rogues, and he was hoping this date would make up for it.
“Well, if they can’t come to me. I’ll surely go to them.”
Nothing prepared the Gentleman of Crime for what he was about to discover at your apartment. Oswald knocked a few times and you didn’t respond. He wasn’t panicking before, but he certainly was now. Thankfully you have given him a spare key.
He knocks a couple more times, before he opens the door. “U-Uh, darling, i-it’s me Ozzie…I was…”
It was pitch black in your living room. The only light source was the moonlight seeping through the window. Perfectly highlighting your tired state on the couch. Your coffee table covered with various heartburn and nausea medicine and water bottles.
“My dear, Y-Y/N…” Oswald quickly made his way over to you. He took a seat on the couch by your feet.
“O-Ozzie?”
He placed his hand on the back of your shin. Slowly massaging your leg over the covers.
“I-It’s me, my dear…w-what’s troubling you?”
You shook your head. The weight of your anxious thoughts swirling in your head pushing out tears you thought you’ve run out of.
“I-I don’t know, Ozzie…I-I don’t know and I hate it!” You wheezed out, as another rack of sobs started coming.
Oswald tried his best to wrap his arms around you, without putting all his weight on you. He just wanted you to know he was there. “Shh…shh…its fine, my love. Let it out, there doesn’t always need to be a reason. I’m here whenever you’re ready, darling.” He reached for one of your hands, and kissed the back of it reassuringly.
The New Batman Adventures Penguin:
Oswald didn’t like not knowing things. You had been MIA for a few days now. He had tried calling you, texting you, everything but actually show up. He didn’t want to intrude, confiding in himself you would let him in when you were ready.
Although, now it was getting to the point of concerning. Not having you made him extremely irritable to things he usually took pleasure in. Like the thriving nightlife of dancing figures and great music.
Oswald decided to seek you out, you can be mad at him if you wished, but he couldn’t stand idly by any longer. He hightailed it out of the Iceberg Lounge, ignoring everyone who tried to stop and talk to him on his way out.
“Y/N, darling?” He rapped his fingers against the wood of your door. The drive to your place seemed like it took ages.
Oswald started to get really nervous now, he managed to gulp down the anxious frog in his throat. He opened the surprisingly unlocked door to your apartment. The living room looked desolate. Everything was exactly how he recalled it when he last saw you.
“Y/N?”
“O-Oswald?” You croaked from the bathroom. You could hear his steps as he quickly made his way to your hallway bathroom. The bright led light shining down on you and your shameful heap. You clung to the toilet bowl for dear life.
“Dear God, Y/N!” He dropped his umbrella outside the bathroom and immediately ran to your side.
“N-No, I-I’m gross right now…”
Oz shook his head defiantly. “I don’t mind, let me help you, darling. Please?” He cupped his arms under your armpits and around your torso. He began lifting you up from the ground, you slowly gaining feeling back in your feet and legs.
Oswald placed his hands on your shoulders and began rubbing your arms in a soothing motion. “Would you like to discuss what’s troubling you?”
You slowly shook your head, ashamed, but also confused in your own right. You’ve just felt so trapped in this concoction of despair and angst, you couldn’t recollect how it all came jumbled up to leave you a dry heaving mess in your bathroom.
Oswald offered you a soft reassuring smile. “That’s quite all right dear. I apologize deeply, I didn’t come get you sooner, but I am here now and I won’t leave until you’re better.”
Telltale Penguin:
You were his life line. He got even more irritable than TNBA Penguin. Anyone and everyone around him irked him. They’re laugh, smiles, carelessness…it made him miss yours. He knew he was a lot and he didn’t want to cross any boundaries when you decided to go quiet.
Oz knew what it was like needing time to ponder things in your head alone. Albeit he also knew just how cruel the brain could be to it’s own host.
Oswald sent you a text and a call. An hour almost goes by and you don’t respond.
“Screw it. They’ll just have to be mad at me.” He concluded as he began walking from his parents’ park to your apartment. He looked up to the third floor window he knew was yours. The lights weren’t on.
He strolled into the complex and began making his way upstairs to your apartment.
“Y/N?” He questioned after he got to your door. No response, Oz reached for his spare key in his pocket to unlock your door.
He called out to you again once he came in. He headed to your bedroom when he didn’t see any sign of life in the living room. Oswald knocked on your bedroom door this time, and all he heard in response was wheezing and gasps.
“Y/N?” He opened the door and he was shocked at the sight before him. The only damn light he ever had in his life after his parents’ death…was dulled down. He shucked his shoes and jacket onto the floor as he made his way to you on the bed.
“O-Oz?” You barely whisper out. Your throat sore from weeping and screeching your misery.
“It’s me love, Ozzie’s here.” He got up on the bed and wrapped his arms around your blanket coated body.
“I-I-I’m sorry for being distant…I don’t know…I don’t know…” You hiccuped. Tears began forming, trickling down onto his white t-shirt. Oswald began rocking you back and forth, running his fingers up and down your spine.
“It’s okay, love. You don’t have to know. You can cry all you want, I’ll be here to help you dry them off, no matter what.”
One Bad Day Penguin:
“Lili, have you heard from Y/N tonight?” Oz asked.
“Can’t say I have, Oswald. I haven’t heard from in a couple nights now…”
The Iceberg Lounge has gotten awfully quiet without you around. Sure there was the chattering, dancing, and the music…but those paled in comparison to your radiance. No one could ignore you if they tried.
Yet, here you were trying to be avoided.
“I’m gonna check their place. Keep an eye on things while I’m out?”
“You got it, Oz. Let me know how they’re doing, tell ‘em we miss ‘em.” Lili replied.
After a curt nod, Oswald drove to your home. Lili and Oswald both tried contacting you back to back, but still no answer.
Oswald could feel his hands start getting clammy from his deathgrip on the wheel. This just was not like you. He was racking his brain for any sort of explanation. However no matter what possibilities or scenarios he came up were close to what he discovered.
When he got there, he warned you of his presence with a holler and a few knocks. The fact you still remained quiet caused fear to slowly rise, causing his heart to do gymnastics in his chest. He could hear the sound of vomitting echoing down the hall.
“Y/N!” Oz ran to your room. He was greeting by you heaving and coughing into a trash can.
“Shit! Y/N…” Oswald sat on the edge of the bed, on the same side you were hanging off from.
“O-Oswald…” You choked out.
“It’s me, baby…are you okay?”
You shook your head. “N-No…I’m not, I don’t know what it is…just…tired. My brain hates me…and it’s making me sick…”
Oswald nodded in understanding. If anyone knew anything about self loathing it was him. Hell, somedays he still like himself even now as an adult. Oz leaned in and kissed your temple.
“It’s okay, sweetie. I’m here now, and I’ll help you in anyway I can, okay?” Oz reassured as he brought his hand to the side of your face. He used his index finger to tuck some wayward hair out of his view of you.
“Is there anything I can do for you?” Oswald offered.
You wanted to shake your head at first, but decided against it.
“C-Could you get me a warm damp towel and some water?” You muttered.
Oswald smiled. “Sure thing, baby. I’ll be right back.” He gave you a peck on the cheek before getting off the bed.
“W-When you get back, could you…stay…with me?”
Oz looked over his shoulder as he opened your bedroom door. “Of course, it’d be a pleasure.”
You could almost start crying again as you felt the faintest of smiles grow from your lips.
My cat fell asleep on my arm and that got me thinking of you could write a fic about reader falling asleep on the various ozzies XD how would they react and what would they do?
(Btw I absolutely love your writing I check your blog everyday to see if you've written anything new and it's always such a treat when you do 💝)
A/N: first off I am absolutely here for the cats invading everyone’s personal space and claiming human limbs as beds, as well as the fact there were two similar themed requests (same anon? Maybe possibly?) I hope y’all don’t mind I sorta combined the two of your requests because…yeah they were really similar rip. I will link the backstory to Farrell!Penguin’s drabble in his section, and the other Ozzies will be original.
Penguins Reacting to Reader Falling Asleep on Them:
Arkhamverse Penguin:
Well, what was he to expect? That coat he wears is comfy inside and out.
You were sitting beside Oswald at the head of the long dining table.
You heard some parts of the conversation, but it didn’t take long between the dullness of the topic and the cacophony of voices to all sound one in the same. You barely make out what Ozzie’s saying as your eyelids eventually get too heavy to hold open any longer.
Oswald was in the middle of giving an order when he felt the slightest weight on his upper arm. Everyone grew silent when they notice you’ve actually nodded off. Some men stared in shock, if they were to fall asleep during a meeting…Oswald wouldn’t hesitate to knock them out for good.
They weren’t you though. You had him wrapped around your finger like a vine to a branch. He glanced over to you. The scowl on his face perking up to a soft endearing smile towards you. He immediately lowered his voice, but still delivered the order in a stern tone. If any of his men raised their voices even the slightest, he’d shush them.
“Keep your bloody voice down!” He hissed. “Can’t you see my love is sleepin?”
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
Click on Farrell Oz's header for the full backstory on how the reader managed to pop a squat on Oz’s lap.
Needless to say, you got pretty comfortable in Ozzie’s lap. You reveled in the closeness, being wrapped up in his warmth and clean but not overbearing cologne. You even gained the courage in your newfound comfortability to put your hand over his that was cupped around your waist. Oz quirked an eyebrow at the gesture, but smiled and let you hold his hand.
Once his friends went off to go dancing with their dates for the night. You enjoyed the one on one time with Oz.
Between the stories shared and the drinks sipped. Time passed faster and it got really late. You don’t remember how or what, but your eyelids were slowly closing like the red curtains at the end of a play. Oswald was so soft, warm, inviting. No matter how hard you tried you couldn’t resist.
Selina walked passed handing Oz a wad of cash but not before giggling softly. “Looks like your date’s decided to take a cat nap.”
Oz furrowed his eyes until he looked down. Sure enough, you were snoozing away. You hand on his chest, the hand on his hand slowly losing it’s grip on his. He couldn’t help but mimic the smile you had on your face. He moved his hand that was on your waist over your free hand, to keep holding it to your side. Oswald grew to like holding your hand.
He chuckled softly. “Yeah, it’d appear so.”
“You want me to clear a spot on the couch in your office, boss?” Selina offered.
Oz looked up at her and nodded. “I’d appreciate that.”
Selina nodded back with a smile, but not before stealing a glance at you. “I think they’re a keeper. I’ve never seen you smile so much in one night.”
Oswald glanced back down at you. Your body completely lax against his, you’re breathing even. You must feel so content with him. He must make you feel safe…
He brushed a stray hair off your cheek and tightened his hold on you. “Yeah…I was just thinkin’ the same thing.”
Gotham Penguin:
“What I’m trying to say is…this war CANNOT and should NOT persist. Why must we shed MORE blood, WASTE away more lives!” Oswald was on another passionate rant, to no one in particular but it always helped his mind come up with the solutions.
“Ehh..boss…”
“What, Butch?”
Butch pointed to you on Oswald’s left side. He turned to you and almost jolted out of his skin.
Y-You were asleep. Gently resting along his shoulder. Your steady breathing caused the tiniest of hairs on Oswald’s pale skin stand up.
“H-How long was I talking?”
Butch glanced at his watch. “A little over 2 hours, boss.” He gave his employer a lopsided smile.
Oswald’s eyes widened. No wonder you dozed off, but he didn’t suspect…he never suspected. You would find him…cozy…inviting.
“O-Oh…that..that explains it..” Oswald whispered, worried that even the slightest hitch in his voice or twitch in his body will jostle you awake. He can’t say he’s quick to remove you away from him though.
Butch chuckled. Fully aware of the feelings you and Oswald had for each other but refused to act on. Whilst it was adorable, it was equally infuriating.
“Good night, boss.” Butch began making his way up the stairs to the spare bedrooms in the mansion.
“W-Wait! B-Butch..” He hissed. “W-What do I do about them?”
Butch shrugged, but continued to walk off.
Oswald was about to yell at Butch to come back and help him, but the slight tension in his body caused your head to squirm on his shoulder.
Well, this wasn’t one of the most uncomfortable places to fall asleep. He leaned back in the plush cushioned chair, your head still glued to his shoulder. Oswald reluctantly laid the side of his face on top of your head.
He couldn’t help but chuckle in warm delight.
Yeah, there were way worse conditions to take a nap in.
BTAS Penguin:
“Oh look, my dear! A gorgeous little dove–oh!”
He looks down to see you nestled into his chest, with one hand clinging to the lapels of his suit jacket.
You and Oswald were taking a small rest on a park bench. You enjoyed these special little moments with Oswald. Just the two of you taking a stroll through the park, talking about nothing, looking at all the birds that come your way.
It was still early in the evening, and it was fair to say you didn’t get the best sleep last night.
Oswald gulped at the close proximity. W-Why would you sleep on him? Surely he wasn’t the most..comfortable cushion. You had a better chance leaning your head over the bench, or resting on the bench’s armrest.
Yet, you didn’t do any of that.
You sought out for him, resting your body into his without so much as a second thought.
You…you really do like him.
Oswald couldn’t help but smile widely in glee. He could jump up in joy, but he will refrain so he won’t wake you up. He noticed the birds nearby chirping more than usual, as if they’re sharing in his delighted mood.
He wrapped his arm around you and gently squeezed you, so you were closer to him. His heart almost swelled when he saw you smile and snuggle your head closer to him.
Oswald kissed the top of your head before resting his chin on top of your head.
TNBA Penguin:
The night was electric. It was a special night at the Iceberg Lounge. Oswald was premiering a brand new performance act for the club. It took months of preparation and discussions, but it was finally happening.
The night couldn’t have had a better turn out.
Oswald was seated next to you in one of the half circle booths facing the stage. Once the act was over, Oz couldn’t help but notice you went rather quiet and his shoulder felt more heavy. He glanced down to see you snoozing away.
Any other time and if it’d been any other person he would be offended at such a rude display. However, he knew the cause, and how he was part of it. You put just as much hours into setting this up and getting this to work more than anyone.
Plus, he couldn’t help but enjoy the small palpations his heart was doing. He always enjoyed the idea of having you by his side. The idea of you being intimate enough with him to hold his hand, kiss his cheek, or…doze off on top of him.
This…this was a good start to making his idea…his dream of you two become a reality.
Oswald leaned up slightly off the back of the booth. As gently as he could, he readjusted himself so that he was laying back into the booth instead of sitting up straight. He grabbed your spare jacket that you rested on your lap and wrapped it around your upper body.
Oz gave you a small peck on your cheek.
“Thank you, my dear…for everything.” He whispered softly in your ear, silently hoping you heard him.
Telltale Batman:
You were so excited to see Oswald when he said he was coming back to Gotham City. Tossing and turning in your bed from excitement it was safe to say the rough three hours of sleep you got were finally catching up to you.
You and Ozzie were hanging out in his new apartment. After getting him settled in to his new digs. You guys ordered take out and grabbed a couple movies to watch on the couch. The food was long gone and you were in the middle of the second film.
Oz couldn’t help but notice you had gone uncharacteristically quiet. He glances down and sees you snuggled up against the pillow and his lower abdomen. Your breathing was even and your eyes were closed.
Always the one to mess with him, earlier you had rested a pillow on Oz’s lap and laid your head there to watch the films. Oz scoffed at you but didn’t make you budge. Now he was sort of regretting that decision. Only a little bit though.
One of your hands was gripping the edge of his black shirt and the other was wrapped around his waist.
God, you really were so adorable. Why the hell did you ever hang on to a low-life like him? No assets, no money, no estate…just a name that used to mean something…be worth something.
Even if he never quite understood you. He appreciated your presence in his life all the more. Oswald did not ever want to think about a life without you. He’s already lost Bruce, if he lost you too…he really wouldn’t have anybody else.
Oz leaned over you as best he could. Snatched the remote he turned the TV off and he gently slid his lap out from under you. He watched to make sure the sudden movement didn’t wake you. You ended up just nuzzling into the pillow. He chuckled.
Oz scooped his arms under your body and slowly lifted you off the couch. He carried you into the one bedroom with a king mattress. He recalls the small argument with you over his sheet and comforter colors matching the pillow cases. It makes him laugh internally to himself.
He pulls back the covers and sheets and laid you down gently into the mattress. Oz tucked you in, occasionally glancing at your eyes making sure you weren’t waking up. Before he left to crash on the couch, he took another glimpse of your sleeping face.
Oswald smiled, brushing your hair gently out of your face. He got up to his feet, but not before kissing your temple.
“Sweet dreams, love.”
One Bad Day Penguin:
The Iceberg Lounge had just closed after another successful night. You were helping Oz with his book keeping. Everyone talks about counting sheep to fall asleep…but what about counting and crunching numbers.
It had to have been about five in the morning, when Oswald all of a sudden felt a sudden weight on his back. You two were sitting back to back of each other, occasionally checking in on each other and making sure everything was in order and adding up.
However, he never expected you laying back and nestling in his back. Oswald couldn’t help but admit, you were warmer and more inviting than any blanket he’s ever owned.
“Hey, sweetie…you wanna call it a night?” He asked softly.
Your only response was some slight squirming and wordless murmuring.
“Ah..I see.” Oz responded sarcastically. In moments like these he wished he was more physically capable. He would carry you up to your room in the upper floors of the lounge.
But maybe I can make it to that couch…
There was a violet loveseat on the other side of your office. As quickly but seamless as he could, Oz spun around on his chair to catch you before your body fell from the lack of support from his back. Oswald jumped off from his seat, and slowly used the wheels of your chair to roll you over to the couch.
Once the wheels met the edge of the couch, Oz cupped his hands around your neck and lower waist. Using all his strength he moved you from the chair to the couch. Thankfully the transition didn’t disturb you.
Oswald took a deep exhale in relief. Now he got to take a good luck at your sleeping face.
It should be a crime to be this cute. It should be an even harsher offense to have someone so precious like you work for the likes of him. However he enjoyed your company too much, call him selfish but you made him happy. You made him feel like a human, deserving of happiness and love. Call him selfish if was ever going to give that up.
He didn’t even notice him crossing his arms on the couch. Slowly, he lowered his head to rest on top of his folded arms. Just watching you peacefully sleep.
You were able to peacefully doze off in his presence. Oswald began reminiscing on all his memories with you, and just how joyful and content he was in each one.
Oz slowly drifted off to sleep too, dreaming of the past with you and the future that has yet to make itself known. But if you were there with him, Oswald was more than ready for whatever the future holds.
Hi Ri :3 I love your writing and I wanna request the various ozzies and an S/O who squishes their face because✨️cuteness aggression✨️they are all so adorable and squishable I swear
And I wanna say I love your romantic and fluffy works :D and i check your blog every single day for an update because I always look forward to a new fic by you 💕
A/N: heyo! awww thank you so much! That means so much to me! I’m glad you like my romantic fluffy works, I try my best! I hope I did this one justice, the cuteness aggression is very strong with me pengy colony I stg. Also I went with like cute explanations I couldn’t come up with proper full-on proper scenarios (without them seeming to repeat themselves) I hope that’s okay!
The Penguins Reacting To Reader Squishing Their Faces
Arkhamverse Penguin:
Don’t get him wrong, he absolutely loves the adoration. Any touch of yours is a blessing to him. After being handed the cold, judgmental, harsh hand of reality for so long for someone the likes of him, he welcomes your touches and all they entail. Caresses, squishes, pats, massages, loves them all.
Maybe, just maybe, do it when he’s not having a meeting with his crew. He doesn’t care what anyone says, but it’s hard to take him seriously when you’re sitting next to him squishing his cheeks.
“Love, please…as much as I love it when you touch me…I’ve got business to tend do.”
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
Okay, but good luck trying to squish his face, cause nine times out of ten he’s probably squishing yours. He loves to grab your face with his index finger and thumb pressing against your cheeks and drag you into a kiss. You face is so squished your lips are already puckered up and ready to be kissed upon.
Whenever you do manage to squish his face in between your hands, he’s beaming with happiness and adoration for you. He likes it when you run your thumbs just below his eyes, no doubt massaging some bags there that have developed. Just another sweet way you have of taking a little bit of the load off his shoulders.
You smiled down sweetly at him as you continue to rub your thumbs along his cheeks. Occasionally squeezing them.
“I swear sweetheart. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve a touch as sweet as yours…” He grabs one of your hands and kisses the palm of it.
Gotham Penguin:
Wait, what? W-What…oh you’re, you’re squeezing his face now. Um why? Poor boy is mad confused, it is going to take sometime for him to warm up to the prospect. He just feels silly about it, like you’re treating him like a child.
However, he can’t deny he enjoys the way your eyes light up at the close proximity of your faces and how your hands ultimately warm his usually cooler face. It takes some time for him to get used to it, but once he does, every time you do it it makes his day infinitely better.
“I-I think I’m beginning to understand the appeal..” He muttered one morning, when you give him his daily cuteness aggression squishes. He will actively try and do it in return, and you’re over the moon when he does.
BTAS Penguin:
“Oh, oh, yes, dove?”
At first, he thinks you’re just trying to get his attention. When you tell him you just wanted to squish his face cause he was just too cute, he’s instantly blushing. He’s chuckling gleefully, as he holds your hands to his face so they can stay there longer.
He will never grow weary of how you show him your affections, it’s unlike anything he’s ever experienced before and you always manage to surprise him in the best ways. I can also see him coming up to you and grabbing your wrists and bringing your hands to his face. Instant stress relief your touch brings him.
“Mind if I borrow your touch, it’ll just be for a minute, my dove.” How could you not squish his face after that, once you do his small smile grows into a proud grin.
TNBA Penguin:
He chuckles, “well, what’s the cause of all this?” He puts one hand up to hold on of your hands cupping his cheeks.
“I can’t help it, Ozzie. You’re just so darn cute!” You squeal softly, squishing his cute face.
This Oswald is very keen on keeping a sophisticated…cool, calm, and collected image. However, he can’t even help absolutely melting at your admission for your sentimental gesture. He absolutely revels in your touch. Beaming proudly and hopelessly in love.
Another pengy that appreciates the devotion and affection but also…not while he’s busy. If he’s running around tending to his club or having another interrogation with Batman, may not be the best time. But best believe, he’d love nothing more than for your hands to be all over him later though. He’d also be glad to return the favor tenfold.
Telltale Penguin:
“Ugh, love, Y/N…really?”
This pengy is the epitome of “stop it, it’s annoying. I don't like it,” but he actually loves it and you know him well enough to know this. His eyebrows aren’t furrowed, he doesn’t have his usual annoyed scowl on his face (which you find kind of hot, but you don’t dare let him know, he wouldn’t let you live it down). He will roll his eyes and try to form a frown, but you notice the miniscule smirk.
He appreciates it even more when he comes back and you give him the same amount of attention when his face isn’t all that pretty. Running and fighting in underground boxing tournaments means he comes home with shiners and bruises to his face.
Just maybe don’t squeeze too hard.
“Ah-Ah, love, I-I appreciate the gesture, I do, but maybe wait until I’m healed up, yeah?”
One Bad Day Penguin:
Oswald’s chuckling, extremely pleased. “What’re you up to, sweetness?”
You giggled back, wrapping his face in your hands, adoringly. You started kissing his head, cheeks, nose, anywhere you could reach. Oz chuckled some more.
“What? Can’t I show my man how much I love ‘im?” You leaned your forehead against his. Your hands still periodically squeezing his skin.
Oswald lives for these moments. He never imagined in his lifetime he’d get the chance to be loved unconditionally. You still manage to surprise him with your gestures, words, and actions. Even after going through the thick and thin of it all, you were still there beside him. You were still his.
“Yeah, you can show him,” he softly chuckled. “You never seize to amaze me, doll.”
The Batman (2004):
Listen, listen…if it’d been ANYONE else…he would have their head.
When it’s you though…
You cup your hands around his cheeks, squish the cute cheek skin there. When you get so enthralled in your touches and kisses, you accidentally lift him up to your level. You’ve literally lifted him up from his feet. And he’s absolute putty in your hands. The redness of his face rivals the orange in his hair. He adores this, being absolutely suffocated in your love.
He isn’t ashamed to plop his head in your hands any chance they’re open and free, and you’re more than willing to give him what he wants. All the squishes, kisses, rubs, and everything in between.
Oz closes his eyes to fully envelope in your hold. “Mm…a guy can get used to this.”
Batman Unlimited:
He’s sort of confused. Taken aback. Not to sure how to react to your gesture.
You come up behind him and instantly frame his face with your hands. Not being able to resist the temptation to squeeze the adorable cheeks underneath your thumbs.
“Uh…w-what’s this about, darling?”
“Oh nothing, Ozzie. You just looked so cute, I couldn’t help it.” You giggled.
C-cute? You found him cute?
You two have been together for awhile, but it still surprises Oswald just how much you genuinely love him. You never ceased to amaze him, he knows who he is…what he looks like. He knows he’s not the easiest man in the world to love, but yet here you were. Squishing his face, kissing his head, telling him he was cute.
He took one of his hands and covered it over yours, as he leans into your touch. Oswald reaches out and cups one of your cheeks with his other hand.
I just wanted to ask how any various versions of the Penguin would think of an S/O who’s really knowledgeable about paleontology, sharing little facts 24/7 and always rambles about dinosaurs/prehistory?
I always love seeing your posts, they’re a joy to read and BTAS Ozzie’s always been a favorite of mine.
A/N: not the Jurassic Park theme playing in my head when I read your request asdfgh. Jurassic Park was a huge part of my childhood and your girl for a minute wanted to be a tiny blonde-haired Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler love child, but alas…twas not meant to be. I did some research just to refresh my memory and…why do some of these pengys have something to do with museums and exhibits lmao. Almost every single Penguin has infiltrated a museum, enclosure, or exhibit…like…popular theme or nah?
Penguins w/ a Reader Interested in Paleontology:
Arkhamverse Penguin:
- I mean…who else did you think helped him set up his museum in Arkham City?
- Oswald was always intrigued by the research, dedication, and knowledge it took to explore vast locations for just a smidgen of evidence that prehistoric life lived there millions of years ago.
- He chuckles at the thought of any caveman imagining a world of skyscrapers with men dressed intentionally as a damn bat swooping from the rooftops.
- He breaks into a full on laughter if you inform him they’ll likely hunt Batman down and try to have him for dinner.
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
- This Oswald is always interested in hearing whatever your passionate about.
- Just to see your eyes light up, to hear the excited hitches in your voice. He finds it all just absolutely adorable.
- He also enjoys helping you translate certain languages that come up when a new creature is discovered or if you struggle pronouncing a certain country or region.
- Don’t be surprised if you see little dinosaur figures or plushies around you shared living space as small surprised for you.
Gotham Penguin:
- Oswald is always intrigued in learning people’s strengths (usually in order to swiftly counteract them or make it someone’s weakness but not here…not now)
- He enjoys listening to you ramble about the latest discovery or your hypothesis of where certain fossils will be.
- He loves beaming at you, asking you questions, just to keep you rambling. It allows him time to not think so much.
- Just be able to enjoy the moment as you share something you’re deeply passionate about with someone you care about dearly. He appreciates that more than you could ever imagine.
BTAS Penguin:
- Oswald would have so many questions. Who needs the Discovery Channel or National Geographic. You sound far more passionate and sweet to listen too than any of those robotic narrators.
- I imagine he would absolutely swoon as you explain the genealogical history of his beloved birds. How they're the modern day dinosaurs that surpassed millions of years of evolution to live and thrive today.
- Oswald's unlimited adoration for his fellow aviary allies grows tenfold, as does his admiration of you.
- I can see the two of you discussing various time periods and matching each other to certain extinct species of that particular time period.
TNBA Penguin:
- This Oswald absolutely admires the vast knowledge you hold.
- I wouldn’t put it past him that one of these years, he’ll fund for you an opportunity to participate in a dig.
- He appreciates your dedication to such a sophisticated and distinguished study. How are we to evolve and see what’s to come if we don’t look back on the past?
- Oswald enjoys learning different subjects, and if it means he gets to hear you all day as well…that’s the best of both worlds.
Telltale Penguin:
- Oz always knew that you’d take a serious interest in paleontology.
- When you guys were kids you always enjoyed playing with the dinosaur toys. You two used to bury them in the ground and pretend to dig up the fossils.
- He’ll listen to whatever you have to say, anything to see you smile.
- He does find the “big, bad” animals of prehistoric times to be the most interesting. Expect him to ask about those a lot, especially if you announce there was a new discovery.
One Bad Day Penguin:
- Ozzie finds it absolutely adorable, but also super intriguing.
- He never really thought much about…the dinosaurs and how we have what we have somewhat do to their existence.
- Now that he has you though, he’ll be able to get some questions answered. He’s particularly interested in the hierarchy shifts during certain periods. The food chain is usually are fairly fickle system.
- Oswald will also go an extra mile to stay up to date, so he can add more to your conversations.
- He adores you and whatever passion gives you the most joy, and he wants to be able to participate.
The Batman (2004) Penguin:
- OH COOL DINOSAURS
- I can imagine this pengy would absolute be gushing about dinos with you.
- He’d ask you questions like; how big where they? Could they go against *insert other dino here* and no he doesn’t care that they didn’t exist in the same time period!
- Ok, ok, he does cause he understands your need for accuracy…but if you could give him atleast the hypothetical odds…
Batman Unlimited:
- Oswald loves animals, I don’t doubt this Oz has dabbled in zoology (he…he literally formed an animal themed gang called the Animalitia…I rest my case)
- It almost seems like fate to run into you, someone whose borderline obsessed with paleontology.
- Hours, upon hours, are spent discussing the bridge between the two studies.
- For once he feels like he’s found someone that truly understands him. To say he’s also smitten is an understatement.
- I don’t doubt this Penguin would also gift you paleontology related gifts; like claws, bones, and even a necklace of bracelet with a charm filled with amber.
Would you consider writing for different Penguins with a female reader who is of small stature? (Around 5'0ft) I just think it would be cute for them to get a confidence boost because they are finally taller than someone in the slightest or at least not as short in comparison 😭
A/N: anon…not only…not only would I consider it…but I have thought about this constantly. As a wee woman standing only at (5’1)...it has crossed my mind..multiple times lmao. I think a lot about how I stand amongst me colony and other Rogues…and and yeah not very tall at all…if I’m lucky I MAY MAY be taller than Mad Hatter…depending on which universe anyway RIP Also couldn’t really think of drabbles, so they’re gonna be headcanons, hope that’s cool!
Penguins with a Short F!Reader:
Arkhamverse Penguin
- It takes him some getting used to.
- He’s used to everyone being taller than him, whether its henchmen, arm candy, or enemies.
- Having you as his partner, it’s much easier for him to lay his claim.
- To wrap his arms around your whole body.
- Not have to stretch out too far to touch and tease you.
- Can kiss you with little to no effort on either of your parts.
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin
- He loves you regardless of height, you’re very near and dear to him.
- He does appreciate being able to be eye level with you
- Thinks its cute looking down and seeing you looking up at him.
- Makes it much easier on him to give you kisses on your head.
- He’s got stools and ladders here and there for your convenience
- He does wish he was strong enough to lift you up instead
Gotham Penguin
- He sees you as his true equal.
- Height doesn’t really matter, truth be told, but it helps when your partner shares the same measurements.
- He doesn’t strain his neck looking up constantly.
- Neither of you have to strain to kiss the other or go up on tippy toes.
- He has the perfect close up view of your face, so he can see all your smiles he adores so much.
BTAS Penguin
- To him it's just another sure sign you two were meant to be.
- He loves being able to hold you, and you don't have to contort your body so your head rests on his shoulder.
- Silly as it may seem, he enjoys being able to see eye level with you. Neither of you have to look up or down at each other.
- It's so much easier to hold your hand, kiss your cheeks, kiss your lips.
- You two can link your arms with no difficulty.
- He cherishes being able to love you at full capacity without the struggles of height difference.
TNBA Penguin
- Much like BTAS, he appreciates the fact you two can see eye to eye, yes even in a corny literal sense…
- You're level with each other physically as well as all other aspects in your relationship.
- You make him feel taller, regardless. With his chest puffed out and head held high.
- He enjoys being able to dance with you.
- You both look into each other's eyes.
- You're able to lean in and perfectly rest your head on top of his heart.
- Yep, you were definitely his missing piece.
Telltale Penguin
- So this is likely the only pengy surpassing 6'.
- Because of this he'll tease the shit out of you for your height.
- He makes up for it by receiving things from high shelves for you.
- He enjoys being able to quite literally sweep you off your feet when you're least expecting it.
- His tall lanky frame allows him to sneak up and wrap his arms around you in surprise.
- Oz loves you for you, he'll tease you, give you hell, but he wouldn't have you any other way.
One Bad Day Penguin
- First things first; Lili has you, herself, and Oswald part of the Shorties Gang.
- Oswald thinks it makes you all the more adorable to him.
- He enjoys the way you lean into him, like you fit together like puzzle pieces.
- In a world where everyone's trying to be bigger and better than him, you're a solid reminder there are some people just for him.
- He finds it cute whenever you defend someone, he admires that you won't let anything like height keep you from standing your ground.
- Nothing makes Oz more proud than seeing his short queen kick ass and take names like him.
The Batman (2004) Penguin
- So, if we’re sticking to the 5’ mark, you’re still taller than this Oswald.
- Doesn’t mean he won’t appreciate it though.
- He's glad you're closer to his height than most.
- He's still proud he's got a tall s/o.
- That'll assist him and carry him around (even though you're only taller to him, and don't do it in front of Batman)
- He loves you regardless, but expect him to use your superior height to his advantage
Batman Unlimited Penguin:
- He never thought he'd see the day that someone would have him as a partner.
- Let alone be near his height? Just makes you all the more special.
- It definitely feels great, it must've been destiny.
- He's proud of how well you handle your height in stride, and solve whatever obstacles occur due to your height.
- He refuses to let anyone tease you about it.
- If anyone did tease your preciousness and your precious height, he'll make sure they will never be able to again.
I read your fic on short reader x different Penguins and now I'm curious- do you have any headcanons on their heights?
A/N: Uhh sure! I can come up with some I guess lmao. Most of these are just rough guess-timations. Either going off some “canon” heights listed in character sheets or based on the usual fact that Bruce Wayne/Batman is usually 6ft and something. As well as actor heights and my own height…that’s really all I’m going on rip…Sorry this got repetitive and I sorta half-assed it near the end…I don’t like dealing with measurements and they all started lining up together as the same height in my head lmao
The Penguins Height Headcanons
(based on the bare minimum facts, actor heights, and my other thoughts)
Arkhamverse Penguin:
4ft. 10 in. (147.32 cm)
Based on his official character profiles throughout the games
Also liable ruler I’ll be used to judge the other pengys heights rip
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
Hmm…Colin Farrell is 5 ft. 10 in. (177.8 cm)
I’m thinking thats about right…Like he’s not incredibly short…
He’s the same height or around the same height as Falcone
But Batman is still like almost a foot taller..(Pattinson is 6 ft. 1 in. (185.42 cm))
Gotham Penguin:
So, Robin Lord Taylor is 5 ft. 6 in. (167.64 cm)
It may not seem like Oz would be that tall..
Given he’s hunched over and the cameras are mostly pointed downward at him during dialogue exchanges
(from what I recall, its been a minute since I watched Gotham)
However compared to everyone else in the series, I can see that being a fair height.
BTAS Penguin:
Probably the same as Arkhamverse..just a wee shorter
Like 4 ft? (121.92 cm) 4 ft. 5 in.? (134.62 cm)
TNBA Penguin:
Although this is a re-design of BTAS
The fact he somewhat stands straighter and isn’t as round.
He is slightly taller, minus moving their top hats..
I wage this Oswald is 4 ft. 10 in. (147.32 cm) or 5 ft. (152.4 cm)
Telltale Penguin:
6 ft (185.42 cm)
The only pengy to actually match height with Bruce
And be above 5ft something.
Congrats, you punk
One Bad Day Penguin:
Going based on some panels where he stands in front of Batman.
I’ll say this pengy is probably in the same range as Arkham, BTAS, and TNBA.
At the minimum 4ft 10 if not just 5 ft.
The Batman (2004) Penguin:
Like 3ft? (91.44 cm) 3.5 ft (104.14 cm)?
Fuckin’ gremlin height…
I dunno…
He’s the shortest lad here
I know that much.
Batman Unlimited Penguin:
Probably shares the same height with Arkhamverse and BTAS.
Like somewhere in that higher 4 ft range, maybe even 5 ft but not above 5 ft 5 in.
Ok the jealousy scenarios with the riddler was so good!!!!! Do u think u can do it with the penguins too? 🐧
A/N: sure thing anon! I hope you and the other anon doesn't mind but since these two were strongly jealousy trope based I've decided to combine them. So some pengys will be jealous of a co-worker at the Iceberg! Hope y'all don't mind!
Jealousy Scenarios with the Penguins
Arkhamverse Penguin:
- Ozzie was a fairly envious man. No matter how hard he tried to hide…
- It still came out in violent outbursts or silent seething as he planned someone's swift end.
- He was especially jealous of someone vying for your attention.
- Right now, he was fuming about a certain two-faced gent, that occasionally visited.
- The way Dent looked at you, smirked at you, talked to you. Disgusted Oswald.
- Oz abruptly came up behind you, nearly startling you.
- “Oi, Dent! I asked you ‘ere on business…don’t turn it into your funeral.”
- Harvey chuckled but nods his head acknowledging the threat. He walks away not without winking at you though.
- You show a gratuitous amount of gratitude towards Oswald, having finally got rid of him.
- You likely spend the rest of the evening by his side, kissing his cheek, and praising him.
- Reassure him he has nothing to worry about.
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
- He's too busy climbing to the top. To be the best of the best, he can't stop to compare himself and be jealous of another man's wealth.
- Not when he's so close to having all that wealth and then some of his own.
- Yet when it comes to you…that's a different jealousy entirely.
- Oz is relieved to see you being acclimated to the nightlife and some fellow employees at the Iceberg.
- However, when you brushed him off with a small peck to the cheek in favor of an employee…
- Whatever assurance he had quickly morphed into apprehension.
- He quickly grabs you by the waist, forcing you to take a seat next to him.
- That employee can wait, if they’re truly your friend, they’ll understand.
- Daddy Ozzie needs you more, and you can’t turn him down.
Gotham Penguin:
- This Oswald, as we've seen…is extremely jealous.
- God have mercy on whoever Oswald's green little monster of envy sets its eyes on.
- He isn’t opposed to going to the extremes to soothe his jealousy.
- Your visits to the Iceberg Lounge were often the highlights of his days.
- He couldn’t ignore how excited the new bartender got when they saw you.
- The way their eyes lit up, their smile widened…Oswald wasn’t a fool.
- He doesn’t mind if you have acquaintances, he has some of his own…but clearly the bartender’s intentions weren’t so innocent.
- You’re a little disappointed when you see the Iceberg Lounge has a new bartender.
- Don’t worry though, Oswald is there to comfort you, besides he’s really all you need anyway.
BTAS Penguin:
- It’s fair to say once you and Oswald are in a relationship, he will never want to let you go.
- This means that anyone stepping in with even the slightest romantic or even affectionate intentions is an automatic threat.
- One that Oswald doesn’t take lightly.
- Oswald was nervous for you to meet his more…colorful and eccentric colleagues.
- However, he was more displeased at just how comfortable you got with a few.
- Nygma, Tetch, Isley, Quinn…
- Everyone just adored you…as they should you are incredible but…but
- You’re HIS. And HIS only!
- Before you know it you’re being rushed out of the meeting hall by Oswald.
- He makes some lame excuse about not feeling well or how they forgot something imperative at home.
- You knew he was jealous.
- More than likely, you spend the rest of the evening reassuring him, that no one compared to him and that you would always choose him.
TNBA Penguin:
- Oswald tries to hide it.
- It’s beyond him, no true gentleman should be jealous of anyone…
- Who are you talking to?
- Who are they? He’s never seen them before..
- No matter, they’re nothing special.
- Albeit, he doesn’t like how they’re making you laugh and smile.
- Surely, you’re just entertaining them…being kind, you were a brilliant host/hostess.
- You call upon him, wanting to introduce him to this person.
- Yes, you were just being polite.
- Begrudgingly, you initiate the introductions, yet when the stranger held out his hand to Oswald. Oz barely shook it back.
- Afterward, Oz swiftly linked his arm with yours and swept you away from them.
- You asked what was wrong, what has gotten into him?
- Oz gives you the silent treatment with little to no actual answers.
- When you conclude he got jealous, you couldn’t help but kick yourself, because; of course!
- Be sure to hug and kiss him, and let him know that you know what’s up and he doesn’t have to worry.
Telltale Penguin:
- I can see this Oz trying to hide his jealousy too…
- He’s actually the absolute worse at hiding it.
- Especially if you ever show any attention towards…Bruce, or other wealthier, more upper class men.
- He knows you’re more than likely just being friendly or polite…
- Oz doesn’t like it though, he can tell these scumbags are just taking advantage of your kindness.
- You can count on both hands and then some the nights out where he’s wrapped an arm around your shoulders or waist and quite literally pulled you away.
- Then he tries to make it out like he did you a favor.
- “No need to thank me love, I can tell you needed saving.”
- “What can I say, not all heroes wear capes.” *insert wink*
- Let him think what he wants, but you recognize the signs fairly well, and you can’t help but find it slightly attractive.
One Bad Day Penguin:
- Not entirely sure why, but given what he’s gone through, I can see him being like…the least jealous?
- He definitely does get jealous, but not as quick or to the extent I find as other pengys.
- One night, Ozzie sees a certain performer getting a little to close to you.
- Reaching out touching your arm, placing a hand on your shoulder, invading all sense of your personal space.
- And you’re being too damn nice for them.
- Although he knew you were just doing it out of respect for him. You didn’t want the club to lose out on a high crowd act…
- However, you should also know Oswald doesn’t give two shits.
- After a moment or two of absolute seething and waiting for you to say something.
- Oz will walk up and as you to do him a favor while he talks to the performer.
- You nod, almost excitedly, and gave a bright farewell smile to the act.
- The next day you notice the itinerary for the evenings performers slightly altered.
- You joked that he didn’t have to fire the performer, nothing was going to happen.
- Oz shrugged, no amount of revenue is worth the bile of jealousy that was welling up in his throat.
The Batman (2004) Penguin:
- Somewhat like Telltale Penguin and TNBA Penguin, he tries to hide it.
- Puffs out his chest, swings his arms back, doing whatever he can to power his bravado.
- Oz knows better though.
- The green monster of envy creeps up whenever he sees you enjoying the company of others.
- Company that…look normal…conventionally more appealing. That are tall in height, have regular teeth, and all five fingers…not a freak like him.
- If you spend a decent amount with the company, it takes everything in him to not respond impulsively in frustration for you to give him attention.
- He’s likely to try and isolate himself, not wanting to upset you or get in the way.
- You go looking for him, worried how uncharacteristically quiet he had gotten.
- When he snaps at you about being distracted or having a better time with your friends than you ever did with him…
- He makes it obvious what’s bothering him, even though he tries to dismiss it.
- Comfort him, hold him, and let him know you wouldn’t want him any other way.
Batman Unlimited Penguin:
- As much as Oswald would like to think he’s gotten too old for jealousy.
- He was jealous of everyone.
- Everyone that looked normal. Everyone that received love. Everyone that was seen, respected, and heard.
- Then, by some miracle he found someone to love him in you.
- Anything that tries to get in the way of that, is an immediate obstacle that must be taken out.
- Anyone that dares leer at you, put a hand on you, or speaks to you flirtatiously or even slightly more friendly…
- Oswald is there in a flash. Instantly putting whoever in their place.
- Making it known you’re his, they could never have you.
- You have told him in private how he doesn’t need to be so envious, you weren’t going anywhere.
- As the years have gone by, he doesn’t react quite as impulsively, but you’ve recognized when he’s started getting agitated.
- Whenever you begin seeing him become jealous, you try your best to make your way towards him.
- You embrace him, kiss him, openly publicly, and that usually does the trick.
- Another day to wave away the little green monster of envy.
Reader looking at the different Penguins with nothing but love in her eyes. They eventually notice and reader looks away out of shyness. She says that they look very handsome and couldn't help but staring. That's it. That's the request <3
- Timid Anon 🐁
A/N: aww, this is so cute! I get the feeling a good majority of them wouldn't mind lol
The Penguins Catch Reader Staring At Them
Arkhamverse Penguin:
It takes him a minute to notice, but he definitely…feels it?
There’s no mistaking that feeling of someone staring at you.
Not to mention, he’s so distracted by his business between the club and the arms dealing.
He’s always thankful to have you as a reprieve.
Oswald isn’t too surprised when he notices you’re the one staring a hole into him.
The sweet look on your face, it’s the first time he’s seen anyone look at him like that.
Like he’s a human, a person.
When your eyes make contact with him, you’re quick to look away and try to stare at something else.
He chuckles and asks if there was something you needed.
You shook your blushing red face. You whisper softly about him just being handsome.
It was the mob boss’ turn now to blush.
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
Oz finds it absolutely adorable.
It makes his day and night every time.
He leads you to think he doesn’t notice, but he always does.
He just wants you to stare at him longer.
It makes his heart swell up with pride.
For all the money, influence, power he has and continues to have.
It doesn’t compare to how you stare at him, like he’s an actual king.
When he decides to let you know the gig is up…he takes delight in your flustered state.
You tell him that you only stare because he’s really handsome, and you couldn’t help it.
Oz laughs heartily, and replies that your staring is what makes him feel most handsome.
Gotham Penguin:
There’s no mistaking the feeling of someone next to you.
The feeling of someone watching you.
It has Oswald on alert…most of the time.
He’s supposed to be the silent observer not the observee.
It doesn't take long for him to realize who was responsible
You were quite obvious once his eyes met yours, you quickly glanced away.
Once your eyes left, the pressure of being watched is gone.
What’s left is a swelling warmth in his chest.
He may not like being observed like a hawk
But he loved the way you looked at him with pure admiration.
BTAS Penguin:
Oswald wanted to doubt it for the longest time that it was you staring at him.
Why would you stare at him? He’s not pretty or handsome…
He doesn’t confront you on it because he genuinely can’t bring himself to believe.
Until one day he couldn’t take it.
He stole a glance in your direction and sure enough your eyes were on him.
Your express showed softness, fondness…one he’s never seen before.
Thinking he had to be mistaken, he fully turned to face you.
You quickly ducked your head back to whatever activity you were doing.
Always observant, he noticed your face redden as you tried to avoid eye contact.
A meek apology about how he is just really handsome.
His face soon tinted red as well, as his doubts were proven wrong.
TNBA Penguin:
He finds it incredibly endearing.
It boosts his ego like nothing else.
Ozzie relishes in your adoring expression whenever you look at him.
He does his best not to catch you.
He wants you to stare for as long as possible.
Yet he loves that flushed look on your face when he looks up at you
And he gives you a knowing grin.
When you compliment his appearance, it only causes his ego to grow.
Often he will return the motion and compliment to you.
Hoping to reciprocate the same amount of confidence you give him to yourself.
Telltale Penguin:
Ozzie finds it extremely flattering.
He loves to catch you and tease you about it.
“Aww, don’t stop on my account, love. Just returning the favor.”
Likely to make sure to do something attractive in your eyes to make sure your eyes stay on him.
Having your sole attention on him gives him all the confidence in the world.
Doesn’t like it when you get distracted from staring at him.
He’ll do whatever he can to redirect your eyes back to him.
To have your love, support, and pure admiration…
It’s a power trip for Oz.
And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
One Bad Day Penguin:
It makes Oswald’s chest swell up every time.
Like Gotham, he’s very keen on the gut instinct of being watched.
His fight instinct is diminished when he sees your soft smile and gentle eyes.
Adoring, admiring, so sweetly at him.
Ozzie can’t help but return the sweet expression and top it off with an acknowledging wink.
This breaks your trance and your scrambling to pretend that you were doing anything else.
This causes Oz to chuckle, you were far too cute for your own good.
When you shrug and say you couldn’t help it, he was just really handsome.
It’s Oswald’s turn to blush.
The Batman (2004) Penguin:
Ozzie wants to catch you do it one day.
I mean he does it to you…on a day to day basis.
He isn’t the least bit shy about it though.
When the hair on the back of his neck stand up, he’s cautious.
But when he glimpses at you smiling at him sweetly.
It’s all over.
Oz turns on his heels grinning proudly.
Despite being slightly embarrassed getting caught, he’s reaction makes you laugh.
When you tell him it’s because he’s just so handsome…
He becomes puddy in your hands and tells you to stare at him more.
Batman Unlimited Penguin:
Similar to BTAS Penguin, he’s extremely doubtful you’re looking at him.
Surely, you’re looking past him at something else?
Yet whenever he tries to follow your eyes there’s nothing…
And you’ve turned your gaze away with a blushing face.
After so many occurrences of this, perhaps it wasn’t far-fetched for you to look at him.
One day, he catches you and somehow has the courage to ask what you’re constantly looking at in his vicinity?
One part of you is embarrassed–the other is sad that he genuinely didn’t think you could be staring at him.
When you tell him that you have indeed been staring at him…
That he’s too handsome to ignore…
Oswald’s doubts are quickly replaced with utmost elation.
I LOVED YOUR POSSESSIVE RIDDLER ASK SO MUCH😭 Can you also do one for the penguins?
a/n: ooohhh yes I absolutely can, many of them know a good thing when they see one and likely won't let go no matter what! Again like other headcanons I may have removed a version or two to refrain from repeating too many of the same headcanons.
- It takes everything in him to not just brand you somehow-
- Like a necklace or chain with a silhouette of a penguin, or suggest you get a tattoo…
- Oswald has worked his ass off for what’s his and has no qualms about proving his possessions.
- If someone even utters your name in a slimy dismissive manner, they're dead-
- Anyone that even thinks about whisking you away from him-dead-
- You're constantly at his side if not safely cooped away in a luxurious hideout only you two know about.
- Oswald is protective as much as he is possessive.
- He never thought in a million years he'd genuinely find someone to actually love him and all his flaws…he will be damned if he lost you.
Reevesverse/Farrell Penguin:
(haven't finished the series so sorry if these aren't as accurate but nontheless!)
- Oz makes his possessiveness known by how often his hands are on you-
- Innocent touches like holding your hand or a hand on your shoulder…
- To more provocative ones such as a grip on your thigh or his ringed hand around your waist.
- Actions speak louder than words after all-
- No matter who is in the room or where you two are at, he lets those know off the bat you're his and off limits.
- You're never too far from his side, only ever away for your own safety…
-You're likely one of his best kept secrets, not only so you won't be in any danger, but also so no one can steal you from him.
Gotham Penguin:
- Much like Arkhamverse Penguin, anyone that even tries to come within your immediate vicinity without his knowledge or your consent - they're immediately on his shit list.
- Someone struts up and tries to buy you a drink, expect them floating lifeless after taking a bullet to the head at the docks.
- You'll have to inform him as this relationship persists who your friends/family/allies are so he doesn't get the wrong idea…
- However if it's someone you aren't keen on, you feel safe knowing Oswald isn't too far away.
- He doesn't want to chase you away or suffocate you, he just adores you so much and he knows the price of loving someone like him…and doesn't want you to ever have to pay for it.
BTAS Penguin:
- Practically makes it a point to announce your relationship status to the world any chance he gets.
- I imagine this Oswald likes to do subtle signs to show you belong to him-
- Like matching colored clothing items…
- A handkerchief or his cufflinks matching something on your person…
- You both wear some sort of charm or brooch that compliments the other, matches, or is the other piece to a full image.
- Oswald prefaces every pet name with “my”
- My dove, my love, my darling, my dear, my heart…the list goes on and on.
Telltale Penguin:
- Like Arkhamverse…has a few ideas on how to show you're his in flashy and permanent ways…
- Oz would be thrilled to see a penguin tattoo on your person somewhere~
- You have a matching mask at the very most.
- Oz is definitely touchy, has to have his hands on you to ensure your proximity-
- Makes it blatantly clear to anyone that even looks at you funny that you're his-
- Most of his boxing matches were likely a result of him putting some low life in their place.
- Thankfully, you were always there to patch him up even if you're chastising him the whole time for being far too possessive (you kinda like it though)
The Batman (2004) Penguin:
- Think of those seagulls from Finding Nemo but far more aggressive-
- Or like Daffy Duck when he sees a bag of wealth waiting for the taking-
- MINE MINE MINE MINE-
- He just dares someone try to hurt you or whisk him away-
- Ozzie is deeply insecure and worries that one day deep down you may leave him-
- He tries to show how much he cherishes you, adores you…you belong to him and vice versa.
- You'll likely have to reassure him to keep from immediately ripping someone's head…
Batman Unlimited Penguin:
- Oswald would like to think he's gotten too old for such petty possessiveness-
- He knows you're his, and he is yours…
- Yet much like other pengys on this list, he's got some deep-rooted insecurity.
- Like others, he'll be the first one to make it clear to anyone and everyone in the room that you're his…
- “Ah yes this is my partner~”
- Don't be surprised if someone who's been giving you too much attention is just suddenly gone-
- No doubt, Oswald will appear back at your side, your hand in his, and a proud smirk stretched across his face.
