#arkham asylum

[lovesick-joey]

worldbuilding: the threequel

one | two

[robs-your-robins]

I know Arkham is a hellhole and it's reputation for being so is well earned but the people working there are heakthcare workers and if you've ever met anyone in the heakthcare industry, you will know that they're a riot - pun intended. But I do think some of them actually care about their patients and they do have good relationships with them. And for some reason, in mipy mind they’re either near retirement or extremely Gen Z.

Harley Quinn, formerly Dr Quinzel, getting greeted by all the nurses and doctors as if she never left, being directed to her "office". It has some of her old things from her actual office, her diploma, her plastic cactus with the googly eyes. It makes her feel safe.

The RN at the desk loudly contemplating her crossword answers so the Riddler can help her out "It's DIAGONAL, Donna."

The guard who is growing weed in his basement to pay for tuition offering Poison Ivy hypotheticals to solve while she's being escorted to the yard.

Killer Croc is brought in and after he’s been calmed down and medicated, he’s pretty chill. He loves the RNs, doctors not so much, adores the secretary Lucy who always makes the same joke every time he arrives “Mr Jones, would you like the pentahouse or a city view room this time?” and he always give the same answer and tells her that he’s “Just checking in for a spell.”. It makes him feel human.

“Oh my god, Bane, could you not have waited to crashout until after the game? It was my night off, man.”

A college student working in Arkham to pay rent gets advice from Two Face about his lease and shitty apartment with the damp and mould, leading to Two Face calling up an old legal aid buddy who does that sort of work to help the kid out.

Calendar Man wishing the staff happy birthday or whatever but also telling them that they can of course have that little sweet treat they want because it is World Water Day and it would be rude not to celebrate it.

Psychiatrists discussing other patient files with Scarecrow, not enough for him to know how it is but enough detail so he can help.

The Joker being wheeled past in a straightjacket, telling one of the “good docs” that he might want to take Wednesday night off. “You know, see your rugrats and your wife. Make sure the doors are locked. Better yet, go on vacation.”

The Arkham staff have a fantasy league going on where they bet on which Rogue is going to be brought in, by which Bat and how much damage the Bat takes in the process. One of the porters slipping a $5 bill under Bane’s door asking that next time he’s in a fight, could it be Tuesday after 2am and to please punt Robin like a football, otherwise he’s out of the pool and that “bitch Mary in HR is never going to shut up”.

Having beef with some of the Bats because of what the rogues admit in therapy. One of the nurses refusing Batgirl’s help when Arkham is on fire because “You called Garfield a loser, as if he hasn’t got bad enough self esteem!”

[faramirsonofgondor]

AU where the mayor of Gotham retires or dies or something, and the Batsiblings decide it would be funny if they ran for mayor. Except they don’t run as their civilian identities, but as they’re vigilante ones.

Dick won’t stop pouting because the people of Gotham refuse to vote for someone from Bludhaven, Tim is incredibly offended that he ends up tied with Dick for last place, Damian is smug that he beat Tim and indignant that people refuse to vote for him because he’s “a child”, and Jason preens but is internally panicking as more and more people vote for him. He wins by a landslide.

His first act as mayor is to increase Bruce Wayne’s taxes. His second is to ban Lex Luthor from entering the city. Someone tries to tell him it’s illegal to do that and he just… walks away. Eventually he starts to get a hang of this whole mayor thing and ends up working with Wayne Enterprises to strengthen housing and construction in poorer neighborhoods, he gives teachers raises, encourages trade school and alternative routes for henchmen, he adds diversity and inclusivity courses to public schools, safety programs and gas masks are made more accessible, and he reinforces the security and integrity of Arkham.

Of course there are still times where he misuses his power a little bit, but it’s never anything serious and most Gothamites watch in amusement as the scene unfolds.

Like just imagine:

Jason, dressed as RH: You’re not allowed in, you know what you did.

Dick, standing outside the Gates of Gotham, giving his best pouty expression in his Nightwing gear: Please, Hood! I promised Robin I would take him to the zoo after patrol!

Jason: You should’ve thought about that before you ate the last cookie Agent A made.

Dick, now wailing: This is abuse of power! Cruel and unusual punishment! I demand a lawyer!

Of course there are also the times when Jason decides to do something nice for his siblings, except it just ends up confusing the fuck out of everyone else in Gotham. On Dick’s birthday, he announces that there is now an Official Animal of Gotham, and most people are expecting a bat, or maybe a bird, or hell even a crocodile. Everyone except for Dick, Bruce, and Alfred are confused when it ends up being an elephant instead. Jason also decides to unveil plans for a Gotham Animal Sanctuary on the same exact day. Everyone is even more surprised when Nightwing jumps on Hood, entrapping him in an octopus hug as their mayor flails around trying to pry him off. It doesn’t work and Batman has to pick Dick up by the scruff of his neck to get him off.

There are also some of the odder, but somewhat sensible laws that are passed. Condiments are banned during the holidays and in schools (Condiment King could be heard sobbing throughout Gotham when this proclamation aired). No one is allowed to dress as clowns for any circumstance. The sewers are off limits to everyone except maintenance/construction workers, who must carry guns on them at all times. Lex Luthor’s birthday becomes Gotham’s Official “Fuck Lex Luthor Day”.

Then comes Jason’s most popular decision to date, he has The Joker reassessed mentally, and when he’s found as sane he pushes for the death penalty to be given (not that he really needed to - it was going in that direction already). He almost expects an angry lecture or fight with Bruce to occur, but Bruce just looks at him and says, quietly, “You’ve done a beautiful job, son, I couldn’t be more proud.”

[itsalbir]

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[silver-the-rat-royalty]

In Arkham they don't allow outside media in fear of the rouges getting any ideas. This leads to them treating the staff like their own personal TV show, this leads to a level of parasocial obsession that can often be detrimental (See Harley Quinn as a notable example). So when DR. Jazz Fenton comes in with subtle hinting of government conspiracies and a 'i've seen worse' attitude they are INVESTED. Meany of them are staying just for the show, their plans can wait they NEED to know this woman's backstory.

"hey it's been awfully quiet"

"Yeah, new hire at Arkham, it happens sometimes"

*3 months later*

"sooo"

"yeah something's definitely up"

[goldfish-inhaler]

we all have that one friend/doctor/love of our life who wants the joker carnally 🙄

(also here's a png of greasy ivy bc i think she's cute)

[arkmknight]

𝜗ৎ arkham knight headcanons

sfw — soft angst ⸝⸝ general cuteness ⸝⸝ gn!reader

arkham knight who pretends to not need physical touch, but he can't help but lean into your hands whenever they find their way to his shoulders, lovingly working out all the knots

arkham knight who has such immense trust issues he doesn't allow himself to be vulnerable for months, if years into your relationship, the moment he lets his guard down, you know he loves you without question

arkham knight who shows his love through acts of service, listening to the song you off handedly mention you like, researching all your hobbies and interests and taking an interest in them himself

arkham knight who doesn't know how to love, so he hurts you believing you're too good for him, he's just trying to protect you

arkham knight who, despite his impressive size, is always gentle with you, his grip on your wrist is never too tight, he's always careful with doors around you and places things down with care

arkham knight who gets really competitive when playing games with you and sulks if you win

arkham knight who stands really awkwardly beside you if you bump into a friend on the street

arkham knight who actively contributes to the sassy man apocalypse, he's a little why with it at first, but as you gain his trust, he begins to let out sassy comments in the most monotone tone - his favourite is to say "nice weather we're having" when it's heavily raining

arkham knight who secretly tests all your food, he says it's to test for poison but it's mostly so he can steal some of your food, he makes it up by giving you some of his

arkham knight who always cheats in uno to the point it had to be banned

arkham knight who stalks the internet to see what people are saying about him and then rants to you when someone says something inaccurate

basically, he's just a chud

[skeletalobscurity]

Arkham Knight Riddler doodle compilation

I so very dearly love how he uses a :) after everything