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[redstarcat]

Has Essek ever been babysat by another member of the Nein (other than Yasha) and how did it go?

[salamoonder]

I saw you post about Cad's changing perspective in his relationships towards the Nein. Loved it! You compared his relationships to Calliope & Beau. I had similar thoughts after meeting his family. Do you think Cad uses these familial ones to help him understand & interact with the Nein? Particularly, I wondered if he relates his relationship with Caleb to his one with Clarabelle - caring and protective (as he told Veth) but he won't let him get away with dangerous/silly antics (being a shark).

hey! i’m glad you liked it :)

and it’s funny you bring that up bc someone else in the tags was saying they saw him sort of treating jester like clarabelle? which tbh just goes to show--i think he really truly has relationship “boxes” that are just. “mourners” “mom” “dad” “corrin” “colton” “calliope” “clarabelle” because he literally has not had any long and meaningful relationships outside of those. so yes, i think right now he’s trying to fit everyone into a sibling box and maybe he has shoved multiple people in the same box, or maybe there are members of the m9 that do not particularly fit the box (i’m inclined to think veth, who i think he was trying to initially box as colton possibly? i’m thinking of ep 49 and mixing in some hcs i have about colton--but who he now sees as more of a parent, i think, and doesn’t know how to align that).

also yes, i absolutely think he uses his familial relationships to understand/interact with the nein. i think it’s the best framework he has for understanding them.

[brokaw22]

Would you ever write…a story about Cassandra Cain becoming Batman with her brothers supporting her, even if they aren't the happiest about it?

Yes, definitely, if Cass showed any interest in being Batman, I don’t think a single one of her brothers would complain. Hell, they would make suggestions for her costume. Such as:

Tim gives her a long once-over, circling around her slowly. “I like the look, I do, but I think your old Batgirl cowl would look far better than this current variation of Bruce’s cowl.”

Jason hums in agreement as he inspects her cape. “Baby-bird is right. Your old cowl would be far more intimidating, and you wouldn’t even have ta knock an asshole out before the thugs of Gotham start taking you seriously. By the way, I like what you’ve done with the cape.”

Dick nods in approval of her weighted boots. “I agree, too, but then we might confuse people. Cass isn’t going back to being Batgirl. She is Batman now.”

Damian glares at her utility belt. “She should be carrying more weapons.”

Cass shakes her head. The belt is heavy enough without Damian adding more to it…for the sixth time. “Don’t need them.”

Damian scoffs. “Of course, you don’t need them. However, anyone foolish enough to attempt to take your belt doesn’t know that.”

Tim inspects the belt more closely. “If you add anything else to the belt, we’re gonna have to redesign it again. However, her boots could carry a few more things.” Cass gives him a pointed look, and Tim merely shrugs. “You know, Damian isn’t going to let this go. It’s a compromise that would work for both of you. A bigger belt would impede some of your movements, but the boots won’t.”

Cass stares at Damian waiting for a protest that she knows is mostly reflex at this point. He nods and then Cass hands the boots over to him to make the necessary modifications. She’s looking forward to patrolling with all of them again once the suit is finished. Cass grins as Jason, Tim, and Dick start to bicker over the design of her Bat symbol, but she already knows that that is the one thing that will stay the same as the original…no matter what her brothers’ opinions are.

She smiles as she watches all of them work, knowing that Bruce would be proud of all of them in this moment. After all, his absence from the mantle has already gone better this time. Unlike last time, the whole family is still together and actually getting along. Perhaps, she should have done this sooner.

[batfamexchange]

(fic) Happy Birthday, Duke Thomas

TITLE: Happy Birthday, Duke Thomas

AUTHOR: salvadore

RECIPIENT: Abbyromana

PAIRING: Duke Thomas & the rest of the Batfam

RATING:  G

WARNINGS: None

SUMMARY:  Happy holidays, Abbyromana! Thank you for your lovely prompts and the opportunity to write some Duke centric Batfam. I tried to stay close to those prompts, hopefully you like it!

Happy Birthday, Duke Thomas

[jaydickweek-blog]

Question about writing for the Jaydick Week prompts. Is there a minimum length required? I ask because I could see myself writing pages for some prompts and short blurbs for others.

Nope, there’s no length requirement! Write whatever you want.

[inthenameofsephiroth]

Came for the supercanary ship cuteness. Stayed for the amazing DC sneak peeks, information, and pics. :D

I try to be as updated as I can, especially because sometimes I see stuff but forget to post / reblog it on here hgruhir thank you! I’m glad it’s useful!

[redstarcat]

Does baby Tiefling Essek sleep through the night? And who normally gets up when he wakes up hungry or in need of attention during the night?

The first few weeks with Essek was a little rough because despite being 4 months when they got him, Essek couldn’t sleep through the night due to undernourishment. To make matters more difficult, Essek didn’t cry during those weeks due to lack of contact with others. So there were a lot of sleepless nights for Caleb and Molly because they wanted to make sure that Essek got the attention he deserved. Frumpkin and the spectral cats in the tower helped a lot in watching Essek, too.

So when Essek finally, finally cried, Molly and Caleb were relieved as fuck.

[redstarcat]

Does baby Tiefling!Essek like ice cream (frozen cream)? What's his favorite flavor?

Essek actually prefers popsicles over ice cream as it’s easier to suckle on to soothe his sore gums. As for flavor, he seems to like blueberry a lot.