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Sooooooooooooo~~~ I've got more DC brainworms. I have come to share. 🤲🏼

Picture this, wildflower. *throws arm around your shoulder, gestures to the empty space in front of us, envisioning* A young (eventual) bat!sibbie reader who has a very similar essence to Jason.

and I mean....... literally. a mini Jason. lmaooo listenlistenlisten — yn is a scrappy, free-spirited orphan who comes from the slums of Gotham; they've been here a while, only giving a noncommittal shrug and wry smile when inquired about any of it. same story for a lot of us 'round here.

—and wouldn't it just be hilarious if they came into the Batfam the same way Jase did? By STEALING 👏🏼 HUBCAPS. 👏🏼

except it don't gotta be hubcaps, yn is a ✨professional✨ and a 🔥savage🔥 and just straight up carjacked the Batmobile LMALAOAOAOO (they earn Jason's utmost respect right off the bat [BAT PUN 🦇]; Steph, Dick, and Duke are the runner-ups). Bruce probably gains a new neck vein but he'd be lying if he said he wasn't intrigued!

thennnnn you muck up when you give the slightest inclination that you know his secret identity bcz it'd be significantly more terrifying (read: hilarious) than if you were to fall victim to the cliche 'i saw something i wasn't supposed to and now I'm being taken hostage by these randos in masks and oh holy smokes it's actually multi-billionaire airhead himbo Bruce Wayne!? and his KIDS!!??'

time skip because seamless transition, bing bada boom, they're Bruce's newest ward and filling the tabloids. while it may be a hot story that the entirety of the paparazzi froth at the mouths at, it's a different story behind the scenes.

reader has a sweet, dear personality at the core, but they put up a detached front; if anything, their crude humor and witty deadpan sarcasm attests to their harsh emotional walls put up.

it's nothing personal to these guys, they're just... constantly in self-perservation mode. they ain't never had nobody like this before, 'cept for their fellow street rat friends who're like family.....

I imagine those walls get worn down by Jason the most.

I also imagine Jason would be.... angry?? not at you!! never at you — if anything he'd probably steal you away from Bruce every chance he gets because he's scared you'll be readily thrusted into an unwitting role as a cowl-donner — but at Bruce's initial and seemingly impulsive decision to take you in- because of just how fast everything moved. he was a bit withdrawn at first, but he became undeniably protective over you as time went on.

you appreciate this earnestly; one day on your outings with Jason, he passes by the streets where you usually hung out with your friends. sure enough, they're all there, looking horrendously forlorn. you give out the group whistle- one you all made up and agreed on a longgggg time ago- and they all look at you like you're a ghost before you're being yanked into a group hug.

some of 'em are mad tho; they all caught wind, ever since you were printed in black and white on the newspapers lil' jimmy still brought to them fresh every morning. thought you ditched us for daddy warbucks. and some of 'em are genuinely happy, not only to see you, but had been for you. thought you managed to finally get outta this hellhole. we knew you wouldn't forget us, tho.

you're smart, yvette - your bestest friend ever since elementary - murmured as she hugged you so tight you could barely breathe. you're smart and warm and so kind... i'mma miss your candy apple self not being around me 24/7 any more, but heavens above, you made it, ynnie any foster parent would be blessed to have you as a kid, y'hear? anybody and everybody. she pulls you back and rests her forehead on yours, staring into your eyes with her tear-filled ones. don't forget 'bout us, yeah? we still got your back. stay safe and take care of yourself.

and if you silently cried on the way back to the manor, Jason didn't say much about it. just wrapped an arm around your shoulders and took you for burgers.

—i feel that incident would settle you deeper into Jason's heart. he just sees so much of himself in you. in this scrappy kid who puts up such a carefree front, but is actually made of honey and caramel at their center. who has such a strong emotional intelligence at that age that Jason's sure is the only difference between him and you. in this child, who has a pure heart full of love with so much to give and just wants to be loved in return.

reader's softest with Cass and Alfred, as in they feel no need to put up pretenses with them. it's how they both find out that you're perpetually jaded and reminiscent of a long-suffering lamb: soft, tolerant, brokenhearted, shreds of innocence swirling about their heart still, maybe a little lost......

SPEAKING OF THE GRANDLER HIMSELF 🌹🎉: you get roped into baking with Alfred one day, and because Alfred is the actual MVP, you fall into his affections too.

it's when you're kneading at dough when a crestfallen expression suddenly overtakes your expression.

"mr. alfred," you drawl, inner city accent thickening with the melting of your posture. there's a heaviness to your tone that wasn't there before. it catches the elderly man's attention immediately. "you remind me a lot of my old man. not my father, but there was this elderly gentleman who took care of us street urchins. old man peaches. cuz every time we saw him, he sold us fresh peaches from his little milk carton in trade for some colorful bottle caps. dunno where he got 'em, said he grew them out the cracks in the concrete, the geezer. he was always talkin' like that — like there was some deeper meaning to everythin'. we groaned all the time, made all in good fun of him right to his face, but we all really loved it.

"one day, me 'n yvette were scouting 73rd and maryanne avenue; it's the curve that has all those connectin' alleyways that hide the abandoned warehouses, y'know? it's also where we hid out with peaches. had a small space heater and brought anything we needed from the foster care buildin'. sometimes we'd get dragged back but you keep doing something enough times, them folks who don't get paid enough for it just stop givin' a hoot... so long s'we made it back for inspections and didn't pilfer the good stuff, y'know?

"anyway. we went in there hollerin' for mr. peaches... he was usually napping by the space heater or stringing bottle cap jewelry for us, but he wasn't there. searched the whole warehouse, whole perimeter, nothing.

"then, vettie found him... " you pause, a smile that didn't reach your eyes spreading your cheeks. "right by the compost bin outside the back door of that same warehouse, chest not movin' and lips stained with blueberries."

alfred feels his stomach drop, beside himself. you looked up from the dough in your hands and simply regarded the old man, an uncharacteristic nonchalance marring your features.

"he was the only one that really understood and looked out for us the way he did. i ain't been able to eat peaches or anything of the like since then, but vettie is the one who couldn't sleep for the weeks after."

Alfie had long stopped chopping the onions for the dish at this point and all he could think was what has this poor child gone through?

TRAUMA TRAUMA TRAUMA TRAUMA TR

anywaaaaayzzzuh, I'm exhausted BUT yeah I just want to infect you lovingly with the brainworms of Jason bonding with a bat sibling reader who's a lot like him, and how he'd prevent a lot of pain that they ain't gotta go through because he went through the same.

And the things that he CAN'T prevent, because everyone deals with trauma differently, he's always gonna be there for you. And he wants you to know that.

reader is a bit wary of Dick because of his pure bubbliness and aura of flowers 🌸🌺🌻🌹🌷🌼💐and shooting stars — in Gotham?? — but Dick has an affinity to troubled kids and also . he's Dick Grayson, everybody loves him .

so he works together with Jason and soon enough, you're practically his respective child akshdjdhd

you and dami take a bit to come along BUTTTTT I hc that you come into their lives when Dami's a little older and therefore more matured.

I love Damian, I feel he'd be a pretty solid older brother figure.

the more time you spend there, the more you begin to trust your newfound family. (well, your pseudo siblings at least); the more you let your walls down, the more they get a peek into your true self- not just the distant exterior you put up.

you're thoughtful and generous; you like books and animals and know how to make ice cream from scratch with ice and plastic bags; you're resourceful and crafty - you learned how to hot wire cars and pick locks from the older kids down at the foster care home - but you don't try to give anyone headaches for it out of respect for Alfred, you claim solemnly.

you're a good kid.

it just takes a bit more for people to say that, and even more for you to let others see it.

I'LL BE BACK WITH MORE BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT I WROTE THIS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT, CONTINUALLY PASSED OUT, AND IT'S THE FRICKIN MORNING ALREADY LMAOAOAOAOAOOO

OH MY GOD.

OH.

MY.

GOD.

ZEEP.

ZEEP WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME-

I just- Can I just-

If Brucie EVER tried to but reader in a cape Jason would lose his MIND.

How DARE you even THINK about putting the baby at risk? How dare you?

Totally just takes reader and brings them to his apartment until Bruce apologizes for even suggesting such a proposterous thing.

He's eventually forgiven but he's on thin ice okay?

Sleepovers at Jason's are also a very common thing.

Since he lives in the Narrows, it gives you the chance to roam your old stomping grounds and see your friends.

Poor reader has to go to all kinds of fancy dinner parties now.

Public appearences.

Such a drag.

Uncomfy clothes, and uncomfy people.

So, being the feral little street raised shit they are, reader says the most out of pocket freaky crap ever.

"Yeah, living in the Narrows as a kid was hard. Especially after the accident."

"Oh, yeah. I love my new home. The velociraptor in the backyard is a sweetheart."

"What do you mean Jason's supposed to be dead? He obviously got better. I've done it more than once. Yes I've died before. They said I can't tell you what comes after. Who's they? Don't worry about it."

And literally no one can say anything because their new dad is one of the richest men on Earth.

Also their first fancy gala something definitly went wrong.

Like lets says it gets targeted for some kind of robbery 'cus, ya know Gotham. And it's full of rich people.

Reader is literally like, "Fuck no. Get the hell out."

Grabs a bottle of champagne and breaks it over the ring leaders head with a loud shout of "ANARCHY!"

ALFIE AND OLD MAN PEACHES-

OH MY GOD I'M CRYING. I HOPE YOU KNOW I'M IN TEARS-

Also, the little punk stealing the CAR is hilarious. So much potential there.

Dick *interrupting Bruce for the upteenth time*: "Hey, B?"

Bruce *Severly annoyed*: "Yes, Nightwing? What is it?"

Dick: "Who's driving the car?"

*Que Jason wheezing over the comms*.

Dickie gives all kinds of nicknames.

Little wing, hoodlum, baby bird-

Him and Jason compete for your time.

Like there is an underground betting pool for who can get you to spend more time with whom.

Jason shows you all hid hidey places around the manor if you ever need a place to just- be

Tim helps with homework when Jason's not around (which isn't very often, Jason makes a point of visitiing often just to see you)

It makes for wonderful bonding with your busiest brother.

Damian, (though he will never admit it out loud), enjoys it when you join him in taking care of his animals.

Batcow and Jerry love you, and Alfred the cat has taken to sleeping in your room.

The two of you take Titus and Ace for walks, and Damian very smugly rubs it in Jason's face when a tabloid photo pops up of the two of you in matching sweaters and sunglasses.

"Clearly I am the superior brother, Todd. Even the media agrees."

"Well then I know it's bullshit because the media says it's true."

"Tt."

I HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN INTO STEPH AND DUKE AND CASS AND BABS UGGHHH

THERE'S OTHER STUFF I wanna ADD BUT I'VE MADE YOU WAIT LONG ENOUGH I'M SO SORRY-

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MUWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA, WRIIIIITHE IN AGONYYYYYY 😈 (/ref)

I kneeeeewwwwwwww the brainworms would integrate themselves into yours as well. Evil hand steeple coupled with over the rim lethal villain stare and grin combo. It's all inclusive!! Hands rated E for Everyone, so to speak.

AAAAAAAAAAA BUT YOUR PORTION- I AM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Old man Peaches 🍑😭💔 he was like a kooky (/aff) old grandpa towards reader and their ratpack group of street urchins <//3

the one day you and yvette don't pull up to the function (you'd both gotten strikes - both figuratively and physically on the hands. with a very thick wooden ruler :(( - so you guys weren't able to make your grand escapade until after the fact) you'd lost such a dear part of your heart... It was just. Ripped from you. It was so, so painful.

It never stops hurting. Even til presently at the Manor. Some days are better than others. Some worse. On those days where your head and heart overtake your very sense of existence, you become so quiet, quiet as a mouse. Sometimes you barely make it out of bed and stay in your room the whole day.

Those times are different. You'd already taken to staying in your room if nowhere else (excusing all the secret hideouts you've charmed your own, courtesy of Jayjay), but even then, it's open and welcome for your newfound family.

They come in and the curtains are pulled back, a couple of the pets are resting on the foot of your bed or on their personal fluffy mats, you'd have some old records playing or a YouTube channel/video that Timmy recommended playing on the TV, and you'd always be lounging about - doing your own thing.

Quiet, yes, but open and mellow for the better part. Just vibing.

So. When you're having a bad day... Everyone can tell :((. Especially Jason. It's like the sunshine that had reappeared back into the Manor just, disappears. Snuffed out by overhead, ominous storm clouds.

After he stopped by to visit once, couldn't find you in the usual out-in-the-open places you'd frequent and was debriefed by a worried Alfred about your current state of being...

and you looked half dead curled up under your comforter - eyes red and puffy, cheeks stained with tears and an expression so filled with sorrow and pain that it made his heart ache -

Jay made you promise to call him up if you ever felt yourself going down again. He'd be there for you. You don't have to suffer through it alone.

It's tempting, yes. He pets your head gently, his own eyes looking a bit glassier than they did a second ago. Especially when it's the only way you know - secluding yourself, licking your wounds in solitude because you're the only one who gives a damn... Trust him, he gets it.

But you've got them now. Dick, Damian, Cass, Alfred, Steph, Duke, Babs, Timbo... Bruce. (And the only reason he hesitates with Bruce and names him last is because he's still salty about the Sidekick Contemplation Situation lol)

At the very least, you've got him.

And he'll take care of you.

He had gently opened the blankets and- only after being given the green light- slipped underneath with you and scooped you close to his chest. And trust me- being hugged by Jason Todd's big, burly arms and cradled to his solid bosom emanates the feeling of Peak Safety™. It swallowed you whole- his embrace- but you'd much rather drowned in your brother's arms than the spiraling void of thoughts that made you want to disappear with Old Man Peaches.

At least you knew Jayjay wouldn't let you drown. Wouldn't let you die.

"Never." He says, sure and steady, and his voice rumbles through his chest and into your ears. You hadn't realized you'd said it out loud.

He smelled fresh out of a shower: vanilla body wash and a spritz of some soft cologne, but ever with the undertones of leather and cigarettes. It was all comforting nonetheless because that was Jason. That was your Jayjay.

That was your brother.

If you sobbed into his neck that quiet afternoon, Jason didn't say anything against it. Didn't dare. Just held you even tighter, whispered warm reassurances and sympathy, peppered your hairline with kisses and rubbed a large, warm hand up and down your back.

You didn't stop, not for a long while. You never allowed yourself to cry like this before, but here... You just couldn't help yourself.

You let go, came so ungraciously undone, right in your brother's arms.

Cried so much you passed out a couple times- all to which Jason hurriedly leaned up and called Alfred, wiping your hair out of your face and cupping it gently to feed you some water and a nibble of some homemade biscuits. Just a little something to have in your system. Oh honey, he knows you feel like you can't down anything outside of meaner fluids right now but-- For him? Please? Just a little bit, he promises.....

No- no no no, it's okay, he won't force you. Okay- okay, okay- shhh, shh sh. It's alright, baby, you had some water. That's enough, that's more than enough. You did good, you're okay. You're alright. You're safe. It's okay, it's all gonna be okay.

Bottom line, Jason took care of you completely and thoroughly that day. It was the longest he'd ever stayed at the Manor on such short notice, and even when you were up and feeling better, he shirked off any outward tasks that called his name in favor of spending more time with you. Roy and the team can handle it. His baby is more important.

Oh, Daddy wants a cuddle too? HISSSSSSSS no. Piss off, Bruce. (but lighthearted- he's such a mother hen huehieuieihue) (yes he comes around because I'm a sucker for good dad Bruce)

When Jayjay isn't there [lies detected], Dick and/or Bruce is there, close and present, giving you all the comfort you need and want.

I imagine all the siblings have their own little thing with you.

Damian barges lets himself into your room on your Kinder /But Still Bad/ Days and just... Keeps you company. You could be chilling out, both completely doing your own thing but the fact that he's there and with you is the whole point. You could be reading on your bed or watching vids on your phone and he'll be right there painting or sketching by the window. Sometimes he'll even ask you to say a word, something completely random, then he'll draw/paint it and show it to you. During these occasions, he embraces abstract art (even if it's not his expertise) just to get a reaction out of you. Most of the time it's to see you smile and even tho you call him weird, he counts it as a victory.

Dick would be all over you. After That Incident, Dick himself is just distraught and completely devotes healthy quality Sibling Time to you!! On the days you're okay with going out, he takes you for a night on the town! ... A day? So to speak.

He'll take you shopping:

probably gets a little too excited when picking out clothes for you

wants matching outfits sooooo badddd and does a happy little dance in the middle of the aisles when you agree

Trying on silly hats and scarves and modelling in those strip mirrors :(( taking silly selfies :(((((

(STEPHANIE IS SO SO JEALOUS SHE LITERALLY DROP KICKS DICK WHEN SHE SEES THE PICTURES)

("UNLOYAL DIRTY HOE" "IT WAS A SPUR OF THE MOMENT THING YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND" "Understand that YOU'RE a backstabbing BEE-YOTCH")

(But then she just cuddles obnoxiously close to you and whines about why wasn't she invited tooooo?? Ynniiiieeeeeee?? (/□＼*) )

Probably buys you an entirely new wardrobe in one sitting; helps you find a style!!

Oh he's so endeared, so honored, that he's getting to be the one to help develop your obvious taste like yasss girl go you! /gn

Bro gets SERIOUS TOO it's so freakin funnyyyyyyyyyy

"Now that top with those baggy jeans were really cute, but. ☝ if you wanna go for a more ~casual layered look~, you should pair it with the third top from the second outfit and the baggy thermal denim from the other Gothamite Rainstorm combo."

- "Blue... Th-. They're all the same varying shades??"

- "*AFFRONTED GASP* WHAT?? NO THEY'RE NOT!! That's CLEARLY midnight sailing gray, and the patches are soft cloud gray!! And the jeans are sultry midnight with dead bat black stripes!!"

- "My mistake."

you're so done but he looks so cute and childish and passionate you're enjoying it just as much as he is lol

overall you have a great time because Dick actually has really good taste and sense of style!

Helps pick out formal outfits for the galas that will actually be comfortable for you but also appeal to the public :((

he doesn't like when you're shoved into clothes that make your skin crawl and want to clench up like a hermit crab. He remembers his beginning gala days.... He knows.

Snarks at anyone who gives y'all the side eye, but because you've got a venom tongue yourself, he's right behind you as your cheerleader lmaoooo

aside from clothes, he deffo treats you to things relating to your hobbies/interests as well!

y'all walk back with like, a gazillion bags lol

while you're eternally grateful for the goodies, spending time with Dick and seeing just how good of a brother (legit father) figure he is was the greatest gift of all.

the movies,

buys you whatever concessions you'd like. popcorn, candy, soda, hot dogs, a pizza, ice cream, whatever you'd like! get it all.

sees whichever film you want to see! - if you have no clue, you guys theater hop (PLSSSS I DID THIS WITH MY COUSINS BACK IN THE DAY 💕🤌 those summers were the BEST 😭) and end up watching like, 5 different chunks of movies lmaoo.

y'all would get kicked out but then once y'all get home he rents/guys it off the streaming service for you so HA.

When Bruce gets a lil too sassy, talm bout sum "we have a whole ass theater and unlimited access to every film that is, was, and will be??"

Dick bites back with twice the sass with you hanging off his arm and "IT WAS FOR THE EXPERIENCE BRUCE >:(("

and you just laugh because oh Dickie 🥹🩵

totally takes pictures in those cardboard cutouts if y'all find any!

ARCADE GAMES ARCADE GAMES ARCADE GAMES ARCA

he has soooo much fun in there with you, he feels like a kid again :(( you make him smile so much

ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU START WITH YOUR ANARCHIST MOVEMENT OMGGG

- "i hate capitalism. all this money, and for what?"

- "omg you're so right baby bird, FU THE SYSTEM FR"

but it's a little hypocritical because y'all legit spent money on concessions, but Dickie says it doesn't count because..... Man idk i was going somewhere with this but now I feel Hobie Brown's disappointment in me AJSBDJDHDJF

maybe y'all just snuck in snacks from the prior shopping experience HA fixed. ✨🛍️💸

(Help me pls I'm delirious ajshdjffh)

when y'all leave, he deffo carries you on his back back to the car and takes the scenic route home, windows rolled down and stereo blasting.

10/10 experience fr

the park,

He makes you double over with hyena laughter when playing on the monkey bars and almost rips himself a new one

pushes you on the swings

will deffo catch you if you do that swing and jump thing

treats you to ice cream after

y'all feed the birds and watch the dandelions and blow wishes

you craft him a flower crown from a patch of baby's breath and sunflowers and he cries and absolutely embarrasses you but you just laugh and pat him in consolation

carries you on his back if you're too tired,

then cuddles with you at home in the theater room with all the snacks you guys bought that day.

--legit anywhere, he just wants you to be outside and get some fresh air :(( make something positive out of this dark situation because he knows how bad it can get if you let it stew for too long. It consumes you from the inside out until there's hardly scrapes of what was once there, left.

And you have such a bright soul, such a warm, gentle light.. Dick thinks he's in full agreement with the whole family when they all say they never want it to snuff out.

If they can help it, they will always protect that light within you. Damn, it just may be the only one they have to hold on to right now.

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DONT WORRY I AM ON IT

Duke is always trying to spend time with you in subtle ways.

Sitting with you when you're watching a movie.

Walking you to class when the two of you are at school.

Staying up with you (despite the fact that he has patrol in the morning) if you can't sleep.

He's not as open and loud about his desire to be around you as everyone else, but it's definitly noticeable how much he goes out of his way to ease you into life at the manor.

It's especially noticeable at school. Gotham Academy is filled to the brim with kids on orders from their parents to get close to Brucie Waynes brats.

The constant eyes and attention can be daunting, especially at such a prestigious school.

Duke makes sure to always be right there, and he's not above pretending to trip and eat shit to take attention away from you if you start to get overwhelmed.

Steph is the sister EVERRRRRR

Literally the best hype girl™️

She ends up roping everyone into self care night, (Tim and Damian are very reluctant participants, but they show up anyone.)

Eventually she FINALLY manages to get Bruce in on it, and it becomes like a family ritual.

Steph is the type of sister to throw a bag of chips at your head and walk away without a word.

Also leaves your door open. Just for a little chaos.

Babs is MORE than happy to (secretly) crack down on stupid media sharks who won't leave you alone.

No idea what happened, the whole article just completely vanished from the web! The files corrupted! Huh!

If you find any uncomfy stuff about you online it's gone in an hour. Not a trace of it left in exsistence.

She's also SO good at give The Advice™️

If you need some wise words it's Alfie or Babs.

Cass is like Duke, more subtle in her affections.

Head pats while she walks by.

She brings you random snacks and cool things she thinks you'll like. Like a cat. She just shows up with stuff.

She also likes taking you for walks. She likes quiet places and she knows they can help if one is feeling a bit overwhelmed.

I just love the idea of reader being super vocal in their anarchist status.

They say shit about it all the time and the Wayne's PR team is crying Bruce please get this kid under control- NO they can't keep saying eat the rich! You're rich! You agree-!?

Baby bat is banned from the Cave. No one wants them down there because why would they need to be exposed to that?

Nuh-uh. No way.

Little wing is NOT getting involved in vigilange stuff ever! No sir!

Timmy definitly brings you to those boring ass executive meetings 'cus what can these old farts say about it? He's the CEO. Your dad is Bruce Wayne.

If he wants you there to make funny faces and watch youtube in the corner then there you are.

Much more entertaining than these powerpoints.

You brought a WHOLE new light to the family, and you're so precious if ANYTHING ever happened to you the entire family is drop dead willing to move the whole ass universe to keep the baby safe.

(Jay reads you bedtime stories thank you for coming to my ted talk.)

I TOTALLY DID NOT START CRYING AT ALL READING YOUR BIT, NUH-UH, NO WAY AM I IN TEARS DON'T LOOK AT ME-

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BUMI YOU'RE A MAD GENIUS!! (/ref) 🙌🏼🌟

Awww, Dukeeeee 😭😭 I legit forgot bro's a student for a second!! Yet- I do remember that he's the only meta in the family -w-..... Bro would immediately get brownie points upon discovery from Little Wing, I just know it.

◦•●◉✿ Stephanie ✨ ✿◉●•◦ is literally the LOML don't play w me ✋🏼 𝐻𝑂𝑊 𝐷𝑂 𝑌𝑂𝑈 𝐺𝐸𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝐸𝑆𝐸 𝐻𝐶𝑆 𝑆𝑂 𝑆𝑃𝑂𝑇 𝑂𝑁 𝐸𝐴𝐶𝐻 𝑇𝐼𝑀𝐸?? IT'S LIKE YOU CRAWLED INTO THE HEADS OF THE CHARACTER CREATORS AND PICKED OUT EVERY NICHE DETAIL AND BENT THEM TO YOUR WILL???? (┛✧Д✧))┛ I raise my hand in respect to you, sir.

Can- matter of fact... C-can I just.?

If you'd just-

Lemem-

Duke and you eating lunch together, away from the bustling crowds of students who try to cozy up for a chance at an inside scoop.

High fives when you guys pass by each other in the halls.

—or just straight up stopping in the middle of traffic to deck out your Super Cool Sibling Handshake. It's something intricate and cool and impartial to you guys only and it becomes Iconic amongst the student body and Prime Instigating Material among your siblings when it inevitably goes viral because SOMEBODY recorded it and posted it to their socials.

Reader getting into screaming matches with their history teachers and Duke watching as you get escorted down the halls, marching straight towards the principal's office, and hurriedly intervening - at the very most, ditching whatever he was previously occupied with to accompany you. Bro's ALWAYS on your side, no matter what.

If you and Duke have classes together, he always aims to sit next to/by you. Y'all fool around sm under the radar it's so entertaining. Handshakes under the tables, passing notes, sharing some candy/snacks y'all stashed away in your backpacks, doodling on each other's papers, etc.

Always chooses you first if you guys have projects that require partners!! (That is, if you're not paired up with anyone already.)

I absolutely love your hc of him making a fool of himself to take any overwhelming attention off of you; additionally, he's fiercely protective over you. He's definitely not afraid to get physical if someone tries to start shit with you in the halls.

It's not that you can't protect yourself - it's just that sometimes, you mayn't be feeling the vibe. He's got some good friends himself at Gotham Academy, and they all become like- your friends too. And they look out for you in their own ways!

You've got the loyalty of an entire gaggle of one-to-two years older teens that become a little like your older siblings too. (DUKE IS AWESOME, YOU ATTRACT WHAT YOU ARE - YOU CAN'T TELL ME BRO DON'T GOT AT LEAST TWO TO THREE GOOD FRIENDS 🙌🏼)

(Literally Robin and his poor boys, or whatever they were called I forgot at this present moment lmaosososjd)

But you stand up for Duke too. It didn't take long for you to devote your loyalty to him- especially when he's been so kind to you.

You once sent a student to the infirmary with a bloody nose and busted lip after they let a racist comment slide, and even then, you had to be pulled off by a couple of kids in your grade because you were going at it.

Feral, more like. You bashed the kid's head into a locker so hard

"I'LL FOLD YOUR SHIT RIGHT HERE F*CKER!! KEEP MY BROTHER'S NAME OUT YOUR TOILET-DRINKING MOUTH, YOU UNDERSTAND?! KEEP PLAYING WITH ME!! YOU THINK I GIVE TWO FRESH DAMNS ABOUT YOUR STUPID TABLOIDS?! - PLEASE LET ME HEAR SOMETHING COME OUT YOUR MOUTH AGAIN, PLEASE DO IT!!"

(That's code for Don't Do It. 😀👍)

(or do!!.... And promptly suffer the consequences! 😄)

And while Duke was shell shocked because wow, you could throw a really solid right hook-- that was the first time you openly acknowledged him as your brother. 😭 and so passionately, at that! /lh

Bruce has to get called down but it gets resolved fairly quickly because of several things:

1. The fight was recorded. The segment where you had come in, yes! That's what they showed first. But there's been a fatal mistake; the entire incident, right up from when Duke was getting lowkey harassed, was recorded too. From one of the lackeys themselves. And you mention it- because you know. They became their own undoing.

and 2. Bruce is one of the richest men on Earth. In Gotham, no less. While he's all for justice, he's a father before anything. All it takes is the backhanded comment that started this whole thing to be mentioned and he sends the offending party scrambling with their tails between their legs.

(You held Duke's hand as Bruce walked you guys out of that office without another complaint and snarled- literally snarled, like some rabid raccoon- at the bully on your way out and made him flinch so hard he fell off the office's chair. And that made Duke laugh.

(I'd say that's the catalyst for y'all's relationship solidifying from then on out. 💖)

Buying snacks from the vending machines, and just vibing in the hallways. Skipping classes? Nah, you're both just taking your time. (´ω`)

Walking home together 10/10 🙌🏼 Or racing to the car where Alfred's waiting! 🙌🏼

When y'all become super close (because, let's be real, y'all become for lifers 🤞) y'all give each other piggyback rides. Throughout school, to the car, when on the track fields during gym.

AGAJSDGHDD I'M SORRY I FORGOT HOW MUCH I ADORE DUKE PLSS 🌟💛🦇

Oh, but you're right on the money with Stephanie and Cass 🥹🥹 The self care nights!!! Deffo becomes ritual - ‼️NOBODY‼️ IS ALLOWED TO MISS IT. And if you do, no you don't. Trust me. You will be there. You have no choice.

Throwing chips at your head, leaving the door open just to be that guy... Just so Stephanie coded, I literally can't. 💜

SHE'D PROBABLY BE THAT SIBLING TO CHASE YOU AROUND AND COPY YOU TO BE OBNOXIOUS HELPPPPP

Cass is literally the love of my entire life. (Help I have so many wives akshdjd /plat) SHE'S SO CUTEEEE!! 😭😭

You'd talk in sign to her and the first time you do it, it makes her soso happy. Being from the streets, I imagine reader would have that kinda knowledge under their belt already! Look at how handy it came in.

Cass and her cat tendencies alshdjdfh, y'all know each other so well. 🐈‍⬛🩶

Tim being the company's CEO and just, straight up dragging you to meetings because he's more entertained by you than the boring briefings just makes sm sense.

You started a very passionate debate with one of the crotchety old businessmen once and Tim didn't step in to stop it because a) he was genuinely intrigued because you had a solid argument and shone a light that the FASCISTS didn't like on the whole situation and b) you were so, funny.

You flustered the guy you were arguing with so much, he turned purple in the face and stuttered like a mad man when trying to come up with a rebuttal. It was humiliating. Humiliating!

But not for you.

...........

"Eat the rich" is your catchphrase. You are a dreaded case throughout the entire company. People either love or hate, slightly fear you. You have power.

Also! One more thing!

*leans in to the mic* You and Jason starting a book club. That is all.

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Omfg reader is SO down to throw hands at the drop of a hat.

All it takes is ONE off word about their new family and it's like they're back on the streets beating up rando's who fucked around and found out.

How DARE you think you can talk shit and not eat shit? HA!

NO MERCY

You totally were in the tabloids after the little brat who bullied Duke's parents started talking about how awful Bruce Wayne's new brat was.

"Oh, please! that child, if you can even call them that will always be the violent street rat they are! There's no helping them." (conveiniently leaving out their chikd's racsism.)

True to your word, you did not give a royal fuck about the tabloids, but that didn't mean the words didn't sting a little.

I mean it's not like you were some violent little rage monster.

Jason knew how you felt, he wasn't exactly the most behaved kid either when Bruce picked him up, and people were always quick to point out the behavior and chastise you for it.

Jay is always on your side though, and he helps you find ways to deal with the way it makes you feel.

He see's just a little to much of himself in you, and he doesn't want you to feel the way he did when he was a kid, so he does his best to be what he would have wanted an authority figure to be when he was that age.

Yes, he knows you haven't exactly lived a moral life. But all of that was out of necessity. Don't beat yourself up.

You're a good kid, and yes, he whole heartedly believes that. You were a victim of circumstance, just like he was.

It definitly causes some self worth issues (something Jayjay has PLENTY of experience with).

Why are you here? You don't deserve it. You could think of SO many more kids at the foster center who had more of a right to be here.

You even debated running away once. Just so they wouldn't have to worry about you being a burden anymore.

You made it halfway back to the Narrows before Jason tackled you into a hug, misty eyed while he ranted about how worried everyone was.

You can't just leave like that! That's not okay! You could have been hurt, or worse, ESPECIALLY in Gotham! What were you thinking-

Oh.

No no no. No. You're not in trouble, please don't cry. No he's not mad, you just scared the shit outta him. Yes, he knows you didn't mean it, it's okay. Just don't do it ever again please.

Are you ready to go home because Alfie made your favorite tonight.

On a lighter note- 👀

Steph is the type of sibling to follow you around with her hands in your bubble "I'm not touching you! I'm not touching you!"

"DICK! Stephanie won't leave me aloneeee!"

"Steph, knock it off!"

"WHY-"

Book club meetings are every Friday with Jason, Alfie, Duke and Damian at noon. The five of you discuss the book of the week over lunch and tea.

It is taken VERY seriously.

If one person can't make it, the meeting is put off 'til next week. No one is missing out.

No one knows what goes on in bookclub, unless you're in book club.

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I love how in every fandom, every iteration, there's ALWAYS some feralness to reader insert/yn essence. 😭🤌🏼

Awwww omg 😭😭 Yes you're so right!! They may have that unhinged charm about them, but that's not who they ARE; it's their capabilities and circumstance-raised developments coming to surface.

They're able to defend themselves and others. Why's that a bad thing? It's not. It's simply the reactions perceived by the offended party and the mindsets of an individual societal class.

In other words: you're an acquired taste, you're absolutely essential, and the rich are terrified of you.

People are scared of what they don't understand, and even more so when they do understand. You're a force to be reckoned with and that's the truth!

WAIT WAITTRRR JASON'S PART AUAAGAHGHHH (இдஇ; )(இдஇ; ) 💔💔💔💔 I WOULD RISK IT ALL FOR HIM. FOR T H E M DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND????

Because of their similarities, I feel Jason is the perfect candidate for being at your side when you're going through the motions :(( they're all great, your siblings! Don't doubt me. But Jay Jay just, knows exactly where it hurts and places the bandage with exact precision. Almost as good as Alfie!!

Speaking of Alfie omlllll I love that grandpa butler (/plat) sm like he's the grandler EVERRRR 💕💞💓💗💖

He'd learn your favorite recipes and cook/bake you so many treats,

You guys would whip up something wonderful in the kitchen together, exchanging stories from your respective lives.

Sometimes- just sometimes- he spoils you a bit. Especially on your bad days, he'll let the dessert come before dinner.

Just this once, Master YN, he'd say each time. But you know him well.

The book club with Dami, Grandler, Jayjay and Duke is so real. I just KNOW y'all all have fantabulous taste. 🤌🏼 Dude, imagine the debates tho 😭 It gets PASSIONATE at that round table!!!!

Reader makes non-profitable pins with the many iconic quotes that have gone down at book club meetings and they sound so WACK out of context but when inquired about it, you just-

"First rule about book club, is you don't talk about book club."

Everyone outside of book club is so confused like reader pls-

Sleep overs at Jason's come onnnnnn 🤲🏼✨ He'd indulge and build blanket forts with you and end up baking cookies and cooking his famous pasta each time. And he saves the leftovers in the fridge for the days when you stop by and he's stuck on a mission or something. 💕

(He'll always make it back in time to cuddle you in bed/on the couch/in those pillow forts. You don't know how he does it. You could be de briefed that he's all the way on the other side of the globe or even off Earth or something and you'll wake up in the middle of the night with his arm thrown around your torso and him snoring in your ear.

Did Dick or one of the others tell him you were vibing at his home? Dunno. Was it his Sibling Sense? No idea. Did he steal a hovercraft or finally figure out teleportation in order to haul ass back to you as soon as possible because he didn't want you to be alone? That's the most viable out of all of these, believe it or not.)

🗣️🗣️💕💕 Jason Todd is synonymous with Best Brother I will hear no arguments💖

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