It'd be a little funny if the rogues S/O saved them with a metal chair. One of those foldable ones
It seems like they lost, Batman hovering over the rogue, ready to take them to Arkham until BANG
Batman falls down
Behind him stands S/O, metal chair still in hand, suggesting that maybe they should escape now
Like c'mon Batman is never living that down. Especially if S/O isn't a rogue. Like he just got knocked out by a rando civilian who just so happens to kiss up on a rogue
Omg this is brilliant. Bruce is fucking scarlet. like how embarrassing. Dick isn't ever going to shut up about this now time for the rogues reactions!
Riddler/Edward Nygma
oh my god. that was so hot babe you don't even know.
genuinely will take a minute to commit this to his photographic memory. my god.
once you yell at him to get the fuck up and start running, he's by your side hand behind your back escorting you out.
he will also never forget this. both you and also the batman. this will be a jab he makes to the bat frequently.
"riddle me this batman, what has four legs, no heartbeat, and is the batman's kryptonite?" such a dick.
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
oh you brilliantly smart mouse.
he's already hopping up, spraying the bat in the face and then hroo hraa-ing outta there.
you're going to be showered with compliments. especially since you definitely saved his burlap. this man cannot go against batman in a 1v1. he's made of bones and straw. the wind can knock him over.
briefly ponders the possibility of batman having a fear of chairs after this. maybe by being sprayed after the attack has developed a new synapse?
TwoFace/Harvey Dent
hummanah hummanah. they've fallen for you all over again.
"what a woman/hunk"
their eyes genuinely pop out of their head.
they flip a coin and flee with you in tow. don't be surprised if they throw you over their shoulder as they do.
will be talking about that for ages. tells Penguin, Riddler -anyone who will listen really.
Their men will give you a nod of approval when they hear about it.
harv is ecstatic about this. his first reaction was that it was hot, whereas Harvey was the more concerned party.
Bane
oh my god.. you've certainly picked up on things form the ring.
thinks its hot also.
would never expected that from you! but I suppose watching batman reach for his tank was the limit for your gentle disposition.
he's relived he gave you that defence training now.
he's slightly more relaxed about your safety now he knows you can handle yourself.
but not completely obviously.
Black mask/Roman Sionis
HOT HOT HOT x10. its like the word is flashing in his brain with an alarm sound.
"doll that was the sexiest thing anyone has done ever"
you will be whisked away by him into his car and will gush over you in the backseat (okay that sounds wrong.. >:) )
you will be treated to a wonderful dinner and showered in gifts! somehow more than usual.
he's also telling everyone. he's gonna goad Red Hood with the fact his dad got whacked so easily by a fucking normal person?? like no prior training.. how embarrassing.
These are my own personal thought on how this would be! I really wanted to talk about this as for my own OC! this would be her background so I decided to just write out some thoughts on how it would be for literally anyone. and how you should interact with the rogues as patients.
Now, when I say nurse I would say the job would literally entail just that. they have psychiatrists and guards who have their own responsibilities within the Asylum so I was thinking about who would be administering medications and tending to wounds and ailments within the asylum.
these would be positions filled by persons within Gotham with little education, college students or anyone desperate enough for wok and due to the nature of the asylum positions that have frequent openings and new staff.
due to the sheer amount of resignations from each post there would be little experiences demanded. I genuinely believe that if you entered your CV you'd get a call the next day with a "when can you start?" no interview, just a small chat on your first day with what the work consist of and a contract.
this contract will be an NDA to some degree due to the abuse within the system against both employees and patients. and maybe even a contract of minimum period of work due to the sheer amount of employee turnover.
this job wont pay well, its Gotham like. but its liveable. and that's the most you could hope for.
Work consists of a schedule of medication for each patient on whatever floor/wing you're designated. there might not be any possibility of changing what patients you have based on how the more familiar they get with you, the more they'll cooperate (unless harassment or legitimate violent threats like Zsasz where its completely viable and you will die lol)
you would also tend to patients injured during riots, guard violence or scraps between patients.
the best way to cope in this role is if you adapt to your patients.
the incredibly insane (not any of the rogues gallery) are unironically the easiest, they're incredibly restrained with straight jackets, mouth gags etc. they're also held down on medical beds when you do tend to them and escorted back by armed guards.
its the bloody rogues that ssuuucckk ass as patients.
this is a guide based on my opinion plus some are excluded based on them being in black gate like Selina Kyle and Penguin or I don't believe any medication would be prescribed like Ivy or Clayface (purely there for containment purposes)
Riddler sucks. waiter waiter! a riddle per pill please thank you! so annoying. if you cant answer he will not take it so be smart and it will be grand. (no one will swap with you btw) due to the inhibitors necessary to keep him from escaping he will sometimes repeat a riddle.. its actually quite sad. he will get very upset with himself if you inform him. like I'm talking hitting his head in frustration level upset. however, if you build up a repour with him he will respect you and he's actually fine to deal with ultimately. difficulty level 7/10
Scarecrow is unsettling. that's about it. don't bother lying when he asks you what you fear. you'll end up afraid of it if you do. he can tell. will probe you about your fears etc.. its stimulating for him. its something to do. that's literally the hardest part, once you get over being slightly afraid of HIM you're fine! chat to him about psychology and his work and the visits will be over before you know it. difficulty level 5/10
two face is completely dependant on their mood. if they're good then they're genuinely a sound guy and easy patient.. if he's angry then.. ugh. if the coin says no medication you're fucked but you could try and convince them by asking loophole questions for the coin and you might get lucky. if the guards take their coin you will not be able to get near them. genuinely will freak. no job done for you. difficulty level 7/10
Mad hatter is unironically piss easy. not joking. play into his delusions slightly. write "eat me" or "drink me" labels in calligraphy on the medications and you're SET. that's it just.. don't put anything he gives you on your person or like y'know.. mind control. difficulty level 2/10
killer croc, depending on the canon you're looking at, for example the Arkham games have him in the sewer under the asylum accessible via lift. they only chuck food down there every now and again its extremely inhumane but he does come up into the building sometimes for therapy appointments. the protocol could be you put the medication into his hooks of meat or give the to him at his rare visits upstairs. just treat him like a person and you'll be fine! just keep hands away per Aaron Cash's warnings. difficulty level 7/10
Harley Quinn is just a fucking joy to treat at this point. she's literally one of the few rogues to actually rehabilitate like in BTAS. she's so easy and just chat to her like you're talking over coffee and you're set. honestly is quite nice! she'll gossip about the other rogues and its actually lovely. I loovvee her. an absolute pleasure difficulty level 0/10 (give her a lollipop she was excellent.)
firefly is just a bloke really. the only reason he's here instead of black gate is because he's a diagnosed Pyromaniac. he will sit there grumpily and tell you he's gonna burn this place down one day. very much a "that's nice, sweetie" treatment. just take your pills and go man. difficulty level 1/10
Bane, depending on canon, would only be in Arkham because he's teecchnically a metahuman. he's far too intelligent and strong to be held in anything either than the high security Arkham can provide. the only reason he would be treated would be to study titans effects and monitor his condition he's pretty easy but wants to know every ingredient of the medication. not my body is a temple shit, but he wants to know what (probable) poisons the doctors are prescribing him. overall a bit tedious and annoying but lets just say it isn't hard to find a vein on this guy so difficulty level 2/10
Freeze is there for containment but would receive medications for his obsessive disorder and to monitor his condition. he is kind and honestly uncaring. he is only thinking about Nora and how he's loosing precious time to save her.... you can ask about her if you like.. he might tell you about her but.. that's about it. safety level 0/10.
joker.. is just ugh. such a fucking pain. he's held down massively and labelled as incurable. he has so many different diagnoses and its like.. what the ffuuuckk do you give him? difficulty level is you may die. (10/10)
please defend them from the guards. they're absuive and the treatment they give the patients can be abysmil.
give Edward a pack of cards, stop them from beating Jervis and crane because they're physically weaker, allow Harley to have social time, ivy to have outdoor time (with a power dampener collar on), Waylon to see the outside, bane to exercise, Fries to have a picture of Nora and please please for your own sake allow Harvey to have their coin and reprimand the guards as much as you can for taking it in the first place.
whatever you do brother PLEAASEEE keep on good terms with the patients (minus joker, he don't give a fuck) cause when there's a riot or breakout and there WILL BE ONE. you don't want these guys to see you and want to kill you. I'm not saying they'll spare you but if they see you hiding in an office or vent they might just pretend they don't see you.. and if things go REALLY well and they actually like you they might just let you go unharmed. its been demonstrated in the Arkham games and even comics that if you're a fucking asshole they will hunt you down.
no gender specified, TW: None, No smut, (general comic versions)
Part 1, (part 2, part 3)
Characters: Riddler, Scarecrow, Mad Hatter
Riddler/Edward Nygma
OH! someone's caught his attention!
as son as you stop a robbery of his or save a poor innocent who's only crime is being too inferior in intelligence to solve his riddles, he's got his eye on you
I mean come on! someone who can match his wit and they can best his goons physically? ideal!
batman gets boring after awhile and those silly birds of his hardly have the patience nor intellect for it
expect every riddle to mask a little flirt, innuendo or what have you. he wants to see you blush beneath that mask!
he almost smiles while you leap at him intending to strike (he loves it. you're a gorgeous warrior and he sees it play out in slow motion.
its like this (04:00)
expect a lot of titillating banter!
If batman or any of his sidekicks turn up he'll be oh so disappointed! where are you! and if you're with them even worse! he cant focus on you when he's getting beaten to a pulp now can he??
now he loves this game of cat and mouse, however he does want to know YOU. expect him to find your address and be knocking at your door with a bouquet and a charming smile.
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
at first you're just another pest. another wrench in his plans like the batman.
although.. this does present some interesting opportunities! a new mind to conquer, new fears to observe!
initially the only good thought he has is that you don't hit as hard as batman which is a nice change!
whether you refuse to give in to your fears or your determination to best him, you will gradually earn his respect.
this will be a painfully slow burn romance. expect plenty of back and forth and lots of walls to break down.
if you're allied with batman there's even more resistance from him
eventually he will be hesitant to use his toxin on you... he'll blame himself for going soft.
he'll tend to let you deal with his goons and merely flee at the sight of you. both to hide himself from you to prevent his feelings (or ailment as he refers to it as) from getting deeper, and also... he doesn't want this chase to end!
the master of fear has... a fear.
You! you're the opposition! you're aligned with the bat!! but he... "likes" you?? eurgh!
He'll keep his distance until one day you come home to find a shadow sitting in your armchair.
Mad Hatter/Jervis Tetch
oh joyous day!
you play along with him just like Alice would! regardless of your gender he will see you as such.
he does know that you aren't Alice but that's what you symbolise for him, he's the hatter after all.
despite your resistance to mind control and his schemes you treat him well, probably not wanting to rag on him too hard.. i mean he's pretty harmless.
he has moments of clarity where he merely wants to be in your presence.
orchestrating schemes that allow him to exchange words with you and spend time getting to know YOU, not your vigilante persona, before going into police custody. this will be a frequent occurrence
if you are partnered with the bat oh no no no, poor Alice has been captured! he's convinced its not of your own volition.
he'd be delighted if you would have a cup of tea and maybe a pastry with him! please do this willingly if you're interested in him!
he dreams of stealing you away to wonderland, one of these days, he might just do it.
Oh man I'm sorry but- this mans ego is his priority.
Unfortunately darling you're going to be strapped to his next riddle trap which happens to be a bomb.
expect harassing spam emails as he's leaked your information to multiple junk websites.
He'll send a puzzle box to every future partner that will explode if they don't solve it in time. you're not going to get any better than him anyway.
He frequently hacks your socials and changes the passwords to lock you out and will post weird cryptic shit.
the passwords will aways be something like "IMadeTheBiggestMistakeOfMyLife" or "ImABigStupidIdiot" depending on his mood and whims.
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
congratulations! you've just won the opportunity to experience the most awful and harrowing psychological torture of your life!
You're now just another experiment, but with the added personal vendetta that comes from breaking this mans heart.
he is distraught. This man never opened up to anyone before, let alone to the level of intimacy he did with you.
He will never make this mistake again. this man is now a brick wall, promising he will not allow such a weakness anymore.
you will die after a period of experimentation, only being remembered by his documented notes of the process.
Twoface/Harvey Dent
Oh man this hurts. this is a person who never let anyone get close to them.
Both Harvey and Harv are distraught. how dare you. how dare you take what little trust and vulnerability they had and crush it in the palm of your hand.
this is a 50/50 of whether you survive. the coin will decide your fate.
you will either walk away, alive, but pretty paranoid about your safety now that you have no protection from his men or themselves or your body is found in a ditch weeks after your disappearance.
You'd better have hope in fate and luck hon.
Black Mask/Roman Sionis
You're dead. unfortunately.
Not only does this man have anger issues, but he's incredibly paranoid and violent.
He will probably just shoot you. If you cheated on him he will probably get a bit more violent.
In any regard, Roman simply cant let you live as his personal and work life aren't separate. you would've been privy to many details of his business dealings. He simply cannot allow you to live. His paranoia cannot allow it.
General Headcanons + GN!Reader (gender not specified)
follow up post to this!
Riddler/Edward Nygma
Its obvious that you'll be answering a lot of riddles, right?
For every tablet he takes you'll either need to answer a riddle, and if you cant do that, you'll have to give him some gossip at least!
After awhile of building up a repour, he will flirt with you.
This, at the beginning, might be a test to see if you're easily manipulated in order to help him escape, but after awhile of you rebuking his efforts, he'll find himself disappointed that he cant get your attention.
He might ask you why you chose to work here, in this hell hole. he wants to know about you.
if you get him a pack of cards or some sudoku puzzles he will really like you. you might be spared come the next breakout...
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
"tell me, what's your biggest fear.." buddy I just walked into your cell just take your fucking medication.
Do tell him though. otherwise he will slowly begin psychoanalysing you and it will get uncomfortable real quick. suddenly he's bringing up your relationship with your father?? you're the patient here man.
if you're diligent, respectful and indulge his questions, he might actually acknowledge your existence.
ask him about his work, as a psychologist that is. He will go full lecturer mode and tell you about his work in parts over multiple visits to him.
bring him a book or two from the library to ease the boredom.
if you treat him well, lets say next time there's a breakout, he might not spray you with his latest formula.. just yet.
TwoFace/Harvey Dent
He's hostile. regardless of who's fronting. as his cell is divided in two, one side in shambles, the other nice and neat so you can tell who you're dealing with from day to day.
respect the coin. if he denies bloods or medication, come back later. the only other option would be the guards holding him down and forcing it, which sucks for everyone, and they will lose trust in you.
its better to work around them, and respect them.
please get his coin for him. the guards take it frequently as they're unruly and tend to be difficult.
you'll win their favour by just being kind. plus on the next breakout, you won't immediately be shot on sight!
Killer Croc/Waylon Jones
Oh poor Waylon. my heart aches for how he's treated, especially in the Arkham games. like an animal they want to forget even exists.
He is a human, and if you treat him like one, you will immediately be better than every other staff member there.
you will rarely have to get bloods, to monitor his condition.
be gentle with him. he feels a lot of pain due to his condition. don't add to it.
it will get to a point that Waylon will get pissed if its a different nurse. you take blood well and it doesn't hurt too much and doesn't leave a massive bruise under his scales.
Bane
For the most part he's just silent and calm. He understands you're just doing your job and he doesn't really care to resist.
The only things he questions you on is what specific medication he's taking, the side effects and how it will effect his body.
his body is his temple and he takes care of it!
get him a book, he wants to keep his mind sharp whilst in here.
he also uses recreational time to lift weights and exercise.
Harley Quinn
Shes brilliant. such a treat to care for.
genuinely so understanding! i mean she was a psychologist here after all. she also cared about her patients and appreciates that you do too.
She will natter on about all the asylum gossip! trust me, you'll learn a lot about the other inmates.
please talk to her! a bit of human companionship does her well. it stops her from going anymore crazy than she already is.
Poison Ivy/Pamela Isley
oh sweet child, you're disillusioned with the world. She hates the idea of a meat bag like you coming anywhere near her.
However, if you respect her, she'll let you tend to her.
Please ask her about plant and gardening tips, she'll be happy to indulge. plus you'll actually know why your orchid plant hates you and keeps wilting.
Hi, I've read all your posts and I loved them all. Now, we could have the DC villains with their love, who is a vigilante (female reader), find a child and, as a result, they begin to raise him together. ❤️
thank you so much that's so sweet :(
this is fun considering another child related request I received recently! luckily for this child they have you here to influence the rogues! if there's any specific character you'd like and/or anything fleshed out Lemme know!
Riddler/Edward Nygma
oh no. nonono we're not keeping it.
nono! he's not gonna hear it! he doesn't care how much you want it!
...well okay.. you've worn him down.. but don't expect him to "hang out" with "it"
okay he deserved that smack but seriously why are you doing this to yourself! he's enough of a child as is!
Don't let it get its narstie child hands on his stuff! its not a toy >:(
Despite all of that, it is quite sweet when they start warming up to each other.. he's showing them how to solve basic puzzles and trying not to be too critical (extremely hard for him so please be patient).
he will be getting them a tiny green suit tailored along with a matching bowler and cane. so cute.
imagine this asshole showing up for parent teacher meetings and being the poor teacher who "had the nerve" to give his kid less than an A+
he's a bit emotionally unavailable but tries to make up with it through quality time. be this teaching them programming, computer science, and playing board games.
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
ugh you really want it?? fine. but you have to take care of it, feed it and walk it.
I've always imagined him being that odd uncle who's off-putting because he's literally insane but other than that he's cool..
he will teach them reading, writing, spelling and basics like that.
this child will have half the house off limits as Jon's paranoid they'll touch/break some of his lab tech or worst case scenario come in contact with some of his toxins.
he understood terror at an early age and will not want to inflict that on his own child.
with his background, he also studied child psychology so he understands the importance of his presence in their life.. despite how reluctant he may feel about it.
will read them bedtime stories. he's surprisingly good at the voices!
imagine how much fun Halloween will be for this kid! despite how many schemes he might have for the bat and Gotham, this kid will have a whole day dedicated to them. trick or treating and age appropriate films will ensue!
TwoFace/Harvey Dent
okay I can see this going one or two (haha) ways. either this guy is like "no absolutely not" or they decide to try turn over a new leaf.
They will not be their father. end of.
they will be present, loving and kind. no voices will ever be raised towards this kid.
he would, for the first time in awhile, be conscious of his scarring. its a brilliant tool for crime, he looks scary and intimidating.
but as a father? they don't want to be stared at in public, scare other children in the park or at their child's school... and most of all, they don't want their child to be embarrassed or ashamed of them.
they want to be an actual family.
Harvey is doing most of the talking and fronting now. Harv is still present, as he always was, watching over Harvey as alters do.
Harv's fond of the child. believe me, if any harm came to them from either rogue, thug or GCPD, Big Bad Harv will make his comeback.
Black Mask/Roman Sionis
Oh okay you want it? sure doll... just like, keep it away from his office, yeah?
Honestly he's kind of chill about the whole thing, almost indifferent.
at first he's lowkey expecting you to get bored and that'll be the end of it.. but when you don't, suddenly he's kind of freaking out.
its like when dads are calm during the pregnancy but when the baby's coming its actually happening and they panic.
He's worried about safety even more now. this is an extremely paranoid man. now its increased tenfold.
this child is going to have bodyguards galore. to and from school, when they're outside, hell- they sneeze and they'll have a tissue handed to them by one!
No matter how much you protest he's going to spoil this kid. no matter what they want. oh? they're six and want a pink elephant? done. they want a fully functional crane for their sandbox? already in the post.
kind of emotionally unavailable because he's so connected to crime he wants you and your child to not miss him too much if he dies.
Bane
Oh hell yeah he's down. excellent lineage! this kid will be powerful and strong! but still, they will have a childhood.
he's such a good dad :( it actually makes me sad.
he's nurturing. both within the ring and outside of it.
this child will be strong physically, mentally and emotionally.
this massive man has a humungous heart. yes, to others he's calculating, stoic and reserved.
but he will be going to the park with this kid and getting on the fucking seesaw. that's such a funny image oh my god. could you imagine being another parent and seeing that??
he raises this child to be a protector from bullies and an advocate for themself too.
despite all this he is TOTALLY that dad who loses his mind when doing Math homework. MATH IS MATH why did they suddenly change it?? when did long division get so convoluted??
the child will cry, as did we all. but they'll go and get ice cream after to cheer them up :)
How would they be jealous of the vigilante, like, her teaming up with Batman on a case?Pleaseeeeeeeeeee
oh man these stroppy babies. they're really throwing their toys out of the pram this time.
I think most rogues would fit into these three categories with only slight variation, so I only did my three faves.
Riddler/Edward Nygma
This fucking child. I love him but he's very upset.
WHY. why would you want to hang out with that idiot?!
seriously, he's more befuddled than pissed at this point. he's right here! he's the better option!!
if you're established as a couple (hell, even if you're not), he's sticking his nose into the case and solving it before batman.
Once batman's brain eventually catches up, Edwards already at the finishing line, dangling this intellectual victory over him.
He goads batman in a singsong voice during his big explanation about how easy it was. "worlds greatest detective" my ASS.
After you come "crawling back" he's catty and snippy and oh so bitchy. so you've finally realised the superior option hm? well i suppose he will forgive you. just this once.
you will need to reassure him that he's your intellectual equal, if not superior!
Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane
ugh...why..?
genuinely scrunches up his nose at the very idea of it.
he's not mad... he's just disappointed. very disappointed.
its almost worse. you'll wish he'd just give out to you but he's just cold.
you'll have to make up for this, regardless of what case you're working on.
he's bitter. maybe he'll find a new rival! see what he cares!
this will be especially difficult if you're dating. He does see this as a betrayal.
To be fair, his reaction is somewhat valid as Batman has literally beaten this man to a gangly pile of limbs on the floor before..
Jonathan will take it out on the bat. Hitting him with his newest formula, enough for the bat to stare death in the face and witness horrors that should break his mind completely. y'know, a normal reaction to you teaming up with someone else!
TwoFace/Harvey Dent
Pissed off is an understatement. this is a betrayal.
They're screaming, throwing things and using their goons as punching bags.
Their bad mood is palpable wherever they go. Flowers wilt and their goons look away and pretend they're invisible in hopes they won't notice them. The goons are practically praying for you to come back.
I'm not even conveying it well enough, any goon makes the slightest mistake, or tells him any news from the field or about the Bat and theyre at best- getting beaten, and at worst- getting shot.
Harv is behind the steering wheel currently and he's not a nice guy.
They're hostile towards you, when you eventually dare to show your face.
If you're just their rival, They will have a stand off with you. gun aimed at you and asking why they "shouldn't just blow your pretty head off right now."
If your romantically involved, it's even worse because they feel vulnerable, hurt. like a wounded animal.
They're like a dog, snarling, bearing their teeth, tongue flicking out to catch the saliva that burns both of you like acid.
you need to come to them without any weapons. just you. not your persona.
