#steph likes potatoes and honestly me too what about it

[wolfjackle-creates]

Ghost!Robin Part 4

Here's your next part of the Ghost!Robin fic for WIP Wednesday. I'm gonna start putting fic designation in the title field rather than WIP Wednesday because I think it makes it easier to read.

Also, everyone came out in numbers for last week's segment! Damn! Thank you and I'm glad so many of you are enjoying this little fic of mine. We'll probably get one more week of this before I go back to Bring Me Home, but it'll depend what I feel like. I want to rework some of what I have written next.

First, Previous

1.1k words + a 464 word Omake (cut scene)

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Tim asked more details on the specs of the PDA which Danny happily answered. The things he built with Tucker were always his favorite inventions.

“So are you in school to become an engineer or something?” asked Dick who’d gotten Damian calmed down and sitting. The boy had gotten his knife back and was spinning it in his hands. Bruce seemed to be fondly exacerbated by the scene. Robin had pulled out a ghostly weapon and was trying to copy Damian’s movements, though he wasn’t quite as adept.

Danny shook his head to Dick’s question. “Nah. Hard to get into engineering school when you fail high school.” Danny narrowed his eyes as Damian’s mouth opened, but Dick whispered in his ear again and the boy didn’t say anything.

“I ended up dropping out of high school and getting a GED,” said Tim. “It can work just as well.”

Robin was nodding along and pointing at himself, too. Had he died before he could complete his schooling, too?

“I’m sure. It’s just not a priority for me right now. I don’t need one for my job and I can’t become an astronaut because of my accident when I was fourteen.”

Dick was nodding, but Tim looked confused and asked, “Fourteen? I thought you had your accident when you were older?”

“Why would you think that?” Had he or Jazz made any reference to when his accident was? “No, it happened when I was fourteen. A few weeks before I started my freshman year of high school.

Before Tim could ask anything else, Steph called out from the other side of the room. “Did you say you wanted to be an astronaut? Totally awesome. What made you pick that?”

“I honestly don’t know why everyone doesn’t want to be astronauts! Space is so cool. We can learn so much about the universe by studying it in closer detail. And with how many aliens are now living at least part time on Earth, it only makes sense to explore and see what else might be out there.”

Bruce nodded at him. “I am sorry you aren’t able to become one.”

Danny just waved a hand in the air. “I came to terms with it a long time ago. And my current job is fine. Might not be what I would’ve chosen, but I’ve made it work for me.” Deciding he should change the subject before someone had the brilliant idea to ask more about his accident or job, he asked, “So what is for dinner, anyway? You’ve all talked about how amazing the food is, but what are we having?”

Someone tried to speak up, but Jason held up a hand. “I’m the one who helped Alfie cook. Demon-brat is vegetarian so we have a vegetarian curry. If you like meat, there’s a prime rib roast. Then a half dozen different sides—vegetables, rice, potatoes. Huge salad with all the fixings and a dozen different dressings to choose from. And dessert after.”

“Damn, that sounds amazing. I haven’t had a good home cooked meal in ages, so I’ve been looking forward to this.”

“Has your Grandpa been keeping you that busy?” asked Jazz.

“That, but also getting things in order to take this evening off. There’s just been a lot. I’m spending the night at yours, by the way.”

“I’d be offended if you didn’t.”

Danny knew he could rely on Jazz.

“Ooh, do you have any good stories about Jazz as a kid?” asked Jason.

Laughing, Danny said, “So many! But I don’t think we’ll be able to get to those tonight. I’ve a feeling you’ll be interested in other things by that point.” At his words, Robin grinned and pointed at himself. Danny gave him a slight nod to confirm that yes, they’d be talking about him.

Before Jason could ask for clarification, Alfred came in to announce dinner was ready.

Robin cheered and flew over to sit on Alfred’s shoulders, hand extended, to lead the way to the dinning room. Danny couldn’t hold back the chuckle and Jazz shot him a look which he ignored.

“There better be a place setting for you, Alfie!” called Jason as they followed.

“You made your opinion quite clear, Master Jason. And as I wish to meet your young lady and her brother as well, I have set myself a plate at the main table.”

Tim leaned over to whisper to Danny. “Alfred considers his role as butler very important. He rarely eats with the rest of us unless we join him in the kitchen.”

Danny nodded to show he understood, but had no idea how to actually reply to that. It seemed needlessly complicated.

Once they made it to the dining room, Danny grinned as Robin did a flip off of Alfred’s shoulders and landed sitting down on one of the place settings facing the associated chair. He bit his cheek to keep from laughing as Jason sat down at that same place. Jazz took a seat next to him and Danny sat to her other side. Dick ended up sitting next to him.

The scents of all the food wafting off the table made his mouth water and he closed his eyes just to breathe it in. “This smells amazing. Thanks Alfred. And Jason.”

Even Robin had moved to look over every dish, reaching out a hand to try and take something and sighing when he just phased through it.

Even Jazz looked a bit overwhelmed at the quantity of food. “This is so much effort. You didn’t have to do all this just for Danny and me.”

Bruce smiled at her. “It is so rare for all of us to be together for dinner so we make a spectacle of it any time it happens. And this is the first time Jason has ever brought anyone with him which makes it an even bigger event.”

Danny nudged her. “So, Jazz, what’s it like living with someone who can cook?”

Jason laughed. “Jazz isn’t allowed in the kitchen. You know, I caught her grabbing my chef’s knife before going into the fridge the other day!”

Danny furrowed his brow. “Of course she did. It’s a fridge.”

“Wait, is that a family trait? Why do you grab a knife to open the fridge? There’s gotta be a good story behind that.”

Before Danny could make the obvious statement regarding attacking food, Jazz elbowed him. “We’ll tell you later. It has to do with our parents and that’s a large topic and not one we should get into now.”

Before Danny could ask any questions about what the big deal was, Dick nudged him. “Which do you want—curry or beef?”

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Omake

Ignoring all of it, Danny shook his head and answered Dick. “Nah. Hard to get into college when you fail high school and are legally dead.”

Multiple people, including Jason, exclaimed at that statement and he looked to Jazz.

“Did Jazz not tell you about that? Our parents swear they saw my ghost and had me declared legally dead. I was missing at the time so the coroner agreed. Sighting the ghost of a missing person is all you need to confirm death in Amity.”

Under her breath, Jazz added, “You were only missing because they had you.”

Danny elbowed her and quietly chirped a Safe now.

Bruce was no longer smiling and was looking at Danny with narrowed eyes. “Your parents had you declared dead.”

“Yeah. It’s fine, though. I’ve an amazing doctor if I get into trouble. My grandfather is watching out for me. I’m financially stable. My partners are able to rent an apartment large enough for all three of us. I have other places to stay when I’m traveling. Honestly, it doesn’t impact my life all that much. Just means I’m not gonna go to college. And only reason I wanted to go to college was to be an astronaut, but my health makes that impossible.”

“Hn…” Bruce hummed.

And Danny had no idea what that meant, but Robin was now laughing, and Dick was exchanging grins with Tim, and Steph and Cass were whispering together. Damian was glaring at him even harder, blade hilt gripped in his hand. These people were strange.

Danny looked over at Jazz who shrugged. Jason was glaring at Bruce and said, “Don’t you dare.”

“Look, it’s really not a big deal. I know it’s kinda a messed up situation, but ghosts are generally treated really well in Amity. As well as any living human, at least. So long as you avoid the Guys in White and my parents that is. So outside of interactions with them, nothing has changed.”

“If you are ever in need of a place to stay or a meal or anything, you’ll have a room here,” offered Bruce.

Robin landed on Danny’s shoulders and was sending out happy-celebrate feelings. Steph handed Cass a few bills. Tim and Dick mimed giving each other fist bumps. Jason put his head in his hands and groaned. Duke was grinning at them all.

Damian half stood and said, “Father—!”

But Dick was at his side and pulling him back down to the couch with an arm around his shoulders, hand over his mouth, and whispering into his ear before he could do more than say the one word.

“Seriously, it’s not a big deal.” Trying to think of anyway to change the subject, he asked, “So what’s for dinner, anyway?”

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The celebration post for 100 followers will be going out in another day or two! I've just had a really busy few weeks and didn't do as much writing as I was hoping for. But I hope to finish writing today and then I'll just take a few hours to edit.

#dpxdc #danny fenton #jazz fenton #jason todd #Ghost!Robin #i had to cut the omake scene #i didn't think it made sense for danny to just come out and say hes legally dead #if he didn't earlier #but remember #jazz is dating a bat #they've done their research #danny is legally dead #when they did background checks on jazz #they learned about her dead brother #who absolutely wasnt declared dead when he was 14 #but rather a few years later #so they were rather surprised when he actually showed up #they were half thinking jazz was grief stricken #and refused to accept her brother's death #but nope #there he is #a completely normal-looking and apparently healthy young adult male #they are sharing so many looks #that danny is just not noticing #because hes distracted by robin #though robin didn't do much in this scene

[whentherewerebicycles]

jes can you talk about like what kinds of things you make in your air fryer? i know a lot of people who love theirs but whenever i ask what they use it for, it seems to be a lot of meat, which is not helpful for me to imagine integrating into my own kitchen!

steph I resisted the air fryer for so long because I was like why would I need it? I have an oven and a toaster oven I can make anything I need to make that way. but oh my god I was WRONG and I am quickly becoming obsessed with this little guy (my only regret now is that I didn’t buy a slightly larger one). the number one thing I use it for is making perfect flawless crispy tofu in 10-12 min with virtually no mess and tbh it would be worth it for that use alone—I now eat tofu multiple times a week whereas before I ate it like maybe every other month because it was such a pain and so messy to bake it in the oven (which is the only tofu texture I really like). I have recently started branching out to try roasting other things in there, like some excellent roasted sweet potato cubes that were ready in under 15 min (which would’ve taken 30+ min in my oven). I think you can make really elaborate meals in there… I got this vegan air fryer cookbook from the library and I’m like what what?? how??? as I flip through the pages. but for me honestly it’s sooooo useful just for quick roasting + perfect tofu. I have been fully converted and I think you would love it too.

[a-littlebitof-nonsense]

The batfam members as random unhinged things my friend has said, pt. 3:

Tim: Did you know that if you die in the hospital of which you were born in, your average velocity is 0

Dick to Babs: You’re controlling and it’s toxic

Babs: So you choose your friends like you choose your dad

Dick: *chokes*

Steph: The Irish...? I get it. Straight up died after a potato famine. Yeah I get that.

Jason, on the phone with Alfred, the same day as he got in a car wreck/got beaten up (my friend had been in a car wreck but we’ll go with whatever the hell red hood had gotten into that night): hold on Alfred I’m gonna burn myself

Alfred: maybe... don’t do that?

Jason: no it’s fine I knew what I signed up for when I decided to cook this meal

Alfed: Master Jason, your body has already been through enough this week. you just need to chill

Jason: nah it’s fine

Alfred: your hand has already been literally burned from your incident

Jason: nah it was just having a bruh moment

Duke: what would tony the tiger say right now

Damian: it’s not malpractice if I meant to do it

Bruce Wayne, billionaire playboy: Don’t threaten me with a good time! (ironic)

Batman, The Dark Knight, the embodiment of Vengeance: Don’t threaten me with a good time! (serious)

#alrighty welcome back to the tags where I attempt to provide context #tim is running on -2 hours of sleep when he says this #dick was joking but barbara really just fucking demolished him #she was talking about bruce btw not mr. grayson #also I only support non-toxic father bruce but this is funny #steph likes potatoes and honestly me too what about it #alfred is concerned at jason burning his already burnt hand but it was just having a bruh moment #also yes that was a real conversation (i tried to adapt it slightly to alfreds talking style but not completely) #tony the tiger would be disappointed #damian isn’t a doctor but if he was this is something he’d say #the difference bruce wayne and batman #incorrect batfamily quotes #incorrect batman quotes #batfam #batfamily #batman #nightwing #red hood #red robin #robin #spoiler #oracle #signal #batgirl #bruce wayne #dick grayson #jason todd #barbara gordon #alfred #damian wayne

[thebluenebula]

Honestly thought I would kinda burn out on this idea after Day 2 but I have a million idea bouncing Round in my head, so expect more.

Masterlist

Day 1

Day 2

A New Bat: Day 3

I woke up early and glanced at my phone, 04:59. Another nightmare. I'd started to get used to them. That's a bad thing, right? I snuck through the hall to the bathroom. It didn't appear that anyone else was awake, and whoever was on patrol shouldn't be home for another hour. I brushed my teeth, washed my face, then returned to my room.

At about seven, my door slowly creaked open and Bruce's head popped in. "Sorry, I didn't know if you'd be awake yet."

I placed my phone on the bed beside me. "Yeah. I'm awake."

He opened the door completely. "Mind if I come in?"

"No."

Bruce came in and stood by the bed. "So you alright?"

I smiled meakly at him. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"I've gotta go to work in a bit. Just thought I'd check in on you before hand."

"I'm fine. Thanks."

Bruce placed his hand in my shoulder. "Are you sure? If you want I can stay home today?"

"No." I quickly replied. "I'm fine, I swear."

Bruce stood silently for a moment. "Okay, Dick will be around if you need him." I nodded, then he walked to the door. "Just head down to the kitchen soon and Alfred will make you breakfast."

I nooded then Bruce left and I was alone again. I spent hours scrolling through my phone and listening to music. I didn't go down for breakfast. I didn't feel like it.

Eventually there was a knock a my door. "It's Dick, can I come in?"

I sat up. "Sure."

The door opened and Dick walked in. "Hey."

"Hi."

"How's it going?"

"Good."

"You never came down for breakfast?" Dick sat down beside me.

"Yep." A moment of silence followed. I guess Dick expected me to expand on my answer but I didn't know what else to say.

"Why?"

"Wasn't hungry."

Dick nodded. "Okay. All of us are going out to play some soccer in the yard. You wanna join us?"

"No thank you. Maybe another time."

He stood up. "That's fine." He walked to the door. "Alfred will be putting on dinner soon. You what me to bring it up to you?"

I nodded. "If that's okay."

"Of course." Dick went to shut the door. "You sure you're okay?"

I nodded again. "I'm sure."

"Alright. I'll talk to you in awhile. Okay?"

"Yeah. See yah."

Dick shut the door, and for the third time today, I was alone.

As I sat in my room listening to music I could hear the occasional cheer from outside. Eventually my curiosity got the better of me and I peeked out the window.

I could see a large group playing soccer on an open space in the garden. I recognised a couple of the people playing, Steph, Damien, Jason, and Tim, plus five others I didn't know. Dick and Babs were chatting on the sideline with another girl.

As far as I could tell the teams were Jason, Damien, the younger looking guy, and the short black haired girl, versus Tim, Steph, the blue haired girl, a ginger girl, and another guy. Jason's team seemed to be winning.

Dick and Babs seemed engrossed in the conversation with the other red haired girl. She seemed older, about Bruce's age.

I looked back to the makeshift football field. Tim's team had scored and were cheering and jumping about.

As the teams were about to go back to playing, Alfred walked onto the pitch. He spoke and then everyone began following him back inside. I guessed that dinner must be ready.

I looked at my phone, 4.59. I sat back onto my bed then a couple minutes later I heard a knock at my door. "Hey Ashleigh, it's Dick." I heard from the other side of the door.

I stood up and opened the door. Dick was standing there holding a plate of spuds. "Hi."

He handed me the plate. "Can I come in for a minute?"

I nodded and went and sat down on the bed.

Dick closed the door behind him and sat down beside me. "So what's wrong?"

I swallowed the lump of mashed potatoes. "Nothing."

Dick nudged me slightly. "I know somethings wrong. The whole hiding away in your room all day thing kinda gives it away."

I stuffed another spoonful of potatoes into my mouth to avoid the question. Quietly hoping Dick would drop the subject and leave.

"If it's about yesterday, we've all had moments that we just couldn't handle our... surroundings."

I gulped the third large spoonful of spuds, hoping to choke on them. No luck though, Alfred had mashed them perfectly, not a single lump. I sighed. "I know. I just... didn't feel like I.. I just wanted to be alone today."

Dick looked at my curiously. "Yeah. Look I don't mind if you spend a week cooped up in here, I just need to know you're going to be okay."

I nodded as I took another spoonful off my plate.

Dick smiled and gestured at the half empty plate. "Must be nice."

"Mmmh." I nodded.

Dick stood up. "I'll tell Alfred you liked the meal." He opened the door. "No one will judge you because of yesterday. Please remember that."

I nodded and he shut the door.

Alone again, I finished my potatoes and left the plate on top of the nearby box. Then I just lay there, thinking. My life has changed more in the last six months then it ever had before. For the most part those changes were good. This new life would certainly take some getting used to but I think I'll like it.

I must have fell asleep because when opened my eyes. It was pitch black out side. I checked my phone. 12:43. My throat felt dry, I need some water. I grabbed my plate and headed down to the kitchen. I figure it's unlikely for anyone to be in the kitchen at this time.

I opened the kitchen door slowly. The lights were off. Assuming no one was inside, I stepped in.

"Ahh!" Someone yelled from directly beside me.

I dropped the plate and, without thinking, swung my fist in the direction of the shout. It connected with someone as the plate hit the ground and shattered. I reached behind me and felt around for the light switch. I found it.

The light flicked on and I saw a girl on the ground clutching her jaw. I recognised her from the dinner yesterday and football game.

"Oh my god!" I crouched down beside her. "I'm so sorry."

The girl groaned and looked up to me. "Ow."

"What happened?" A masculine voice questioned from behind me.

I turned and there was a boy and girl standing behind me. I recognised them both from the dinner and game as well.

"I didn't mean to-" I quickly began.

"It was my fault." The girl on the ground cut in. She clambered to her feet. "I thought it was one of you two. I was going to scare you."

I stood up beside her. "I'm so sorry." I repeated again.

"No need, my fault." The girl placed her hand on my shoulder. "You must be Ashleigh. I'm Harper."

"And I'm Carrie." The other girl chimed in.

"Duke Thomas. Nice to meet you." The boy said as he shook my hand.

Harper groaned. "I'm going to go get an ice pack." She wondered off across the kitchen.

I looked down at the broken plate. "Umm.. do you know where I can get a broom?"

"I got it don't worry." Duke said. He walked over to a closet.

"How's your hand?" Carrie asked.

I looked at it. I assumed it would bruise but I didn't feel broken. "It's fine."

"Harper!" Carrie shouted. "Grab a pack for Ashleigh as well."

"Gotcha." Harper, who was now rummaging in a freezer, shouted back.

A moment later Harper came back with two ice packs, and Duke with a broom and dustpan.

"Here." Harper handed me an ice pack. "Put it on your hand."

"Thank you, and sorry about the whole..." I gestured to her face. "Punch thing."

"No biggie. You've got a hell of a swing, by the way."

I smiled awkwardly at her. "Thanks."

"Don't feel bad, Ashleigh." Duke said as he dumped the broken plate into the bin. "I probably would have hit her as well."

Carrie cracked her knuckles. "I would have hit her twice as hard."

Harper took the ice pack from her face. "Are you still mad at me over Carrie Jr?"

"Yes I'm still mad. You killed my dog, for fuck sake." The two began bickering.

I turned nervously to Duke. "She killed her dog?" I asked concerned.

"In a game." Duke assured me.

"Ohh," I continued quickly. "They did not make that clear."

"No they did not." Duke agreed.

We watched them bicker over the game for a minute, something about diamonds and TNT, before Duke had had enough. "Quit it you two." He loudly interjected.

The two girls turned to him. "Jeez." They both said in unison.

"Rude." Harper said.

"No need to raise your voice, Duke." Carrie complained.

Duke just stared at them in disbelief.

"Anyway," Harper said breaking silence that followed. "Are we going to get back to are game?"

"Yeah. Let's go." Carrie said excitedly.

"You want to come?" Duke asked me.

"I'd love to but-"

Harper grabbed my arm and gently pulled me. "Come on. It'll be fun."

A smile crossed my face. "Okay, sure."

Harper let go of my arm and and we all headed across the hall to one of the smaller living rooms.

Harper ran ahead and jumped onto the armchair. "Dibs."

"Dammit Harper, I was sitting there." Duke moaned.

"Too slow, Duke." Harper mocked.

Duke rolled his eyes and slumped down on the couch. Carrie sat down in the middle of the couch beside Duke and patted the free seat. "Sit. I won't bite."

I sat down beside her.

"So what now?" Duke asked.

"We continue playing." Carrie said.

"I am way too tired to keep playing." Harper replied.

"What about a movie?" Duke suggested.

Harper had adjusted herself so she was lying across the armchair. "I'm down. How about something scary?" She said in a spooky voice.

"Let's see what we got." Carrie leaned forward and grabbed the remote off the rails and began flicking through different movies.

"Oh how about the that one?" Harper said excitedly pointing at the screen.

"Haunted dolls usually make for good horror movies." Duke commented. The three nodded in agreement. Duke leaned forward and looked at me. "You okay with this?"

I nodded. "Yeah. Absolutely."

"Don't be alarmed if Carrie clings onto you at some point." Harper remarked. "She gets easily scared."

"Oh shut up, Harper." Carrie grabbed a nearby cushion at Harper, which she made no attempt to dodge. Then Carrie turned to me. "Ignore her."

"How about we start the movie before you two murder one another?" Duke suggested.

The two girls looked to each other, then nodded on agreement. I'm not a huge horror movie fan, but this one was pretty good so far. It was scary, as expected, but also had a better plot than I expected. Whenever a jumpscare happened we all jumped a little, occasional Duke, or Carrie would scream, much to Harper's delight.

We watched intently as the main cahracter trudged down a dark hallway the music began to became more tense. As the music tensed so did we, preparing ourselves for the coming jumpscare. Just as the monster jumped out from the darkness, we heard a voice behind us. "Hey guys."

We all screamed and jumped up from our seats. None of us had expected a voice behind us. We looked to the source of the voice and saw Dick standing in the door.

"Dick, you bastard." Harper shouted at him and threw a cushion, the one Carrie had previously thrown at her, at Dick

Dick took a step back as the cushion hit him. "What did I do?"

"You scared the shit out of us." Duke said.

"Are you trying to give us a heart attack?" Carrie shouted.

"What's with all the shouting?" A another voice said from behind Dick. We turned to see Bruce standing there. His hair was wet. He must just be getting in.

"Dick scared the shit out of us." Carrie said.

"It was an accident." He retaliated.

"It WaS aN aCiDeNt." Harper mocked him.

Dick looked at her, mildly offended. Bruce sighed. "Should I ask about the ice packs?" He pointed to the packs we had left sitting on the coffee table.

"Well you see-" Harper began.

Bruce gestured for her to stop. "Who's hurt?"

"Me." Harper replied.

"Anything serious?"

"Nope."

"You sure?" Bruce asked, scepticism in his voice. Harper nodded.

"Okay, so who's the other pack for?" Dick asked, looking to Carrie and Duke.

I raised my hand slightly. "Me." I said quietly.

Bruce looked slightly more concerned. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Are you certain?"

"Yup."

"What exactly happened?" Dick asked, clearly befuddled.

Harper was just about to start speaking when Bruce cut in. "Short version Harper."

She sighed. "Ashleigh hit me." Harper flashed me a cheeky smile and a look that said to play along, before going deadpan again and turning back to Bruce and Dick. "She's got it in for me Bruce." She exclaimed dramatically. "She hates me."

"She hasn't been here long enough to hate you yet." Carrie remarked from beside me.

"Shut it." Harper said to her and turned backed to the boys. "She tried to kill me."

Everyone in the room had a slight grin on there face, even Bruce, despite his best efforts to hide. "Harper. The real story."

"Fiiine. I scared her, and she hit me."

"Why would you scare her to begin with?" Bruce asked quizzingly.

"She thought it was one of us." Duke explained, pointing to Carrie.

Bruce shook his head. "Harper."

"It was dark." Harper exclaimed.

"Ashleigh." Dick said quietly beside me, as the others continued their discussion. "Come here."

I followed Dick to the corner of the room, away from the rest. "Yeah?"

"Have you been talking to Kate?" He said in a hushed tone.

"No. I don't think so." I tjought for a moment. "Who's Kate?"

"About Bruce's age. Dyed red hair."

That must be the girl that Babs and him were talking to outside. "No. Why?"

"Oh." He seemed surprised. "Just a heads up then, she'll probably come looking for you tommorow."

"Why?" I asked slightly concerned.

"Your not in trouble or anything. Sje just eantdd to talk to you about something. Just forget about it till tomorrow." He put a hand on my shoulder and we walked back to the group.

I decide to take Dicks advice and just not worry about it till tomorrow. I was already worrying enough about everything else. As we rejoined the group they still seem to be on the same topic.

"So," Carrie interrupted in an attempt to change the topic. "Why are you in so late? I thought you weren't going in patrol this week."

"I wasn't." Bruce stated. "Business meeting ran late."

"You two want to join us?" Duke suggested.

"Oh yeah." Dick hopped across the back of the couch and landed where Duke had been sitting. "Watcha watching?"

"Some horror movie." Carrie taking a seat beside Dick.

"It's not even scary." Harper complained.

"Really?" Dick smirked at her. "Cause you all jumped when I came in."

Harper stuck her tongue out at him then turned to sit back down on the chair, only to find Duke sitting there. "You-"

"Too slow, Harper." Duke cut in.

I took my seat back on the couch as Harper huffed away from Duke and over to me. "Mind if I sit here?" She asked, pointing to the side of the couch.

"No. Not at all."

She sat down on the side of the couch beside me and glared at Duke. Bruce sighed and sat on the arm of Duke's chair. "So what's happening anyway?" He pointed to the TV screen.

Carrie explained roughly what had happened in the first half of the movie before we unpaused it. The rest of the movie was downhill and predictable compared to the first half.

"Oh come on! I could have told you how that ended an hour ago." Harper complained as the credits rolled.

"It was predictable." Bruce commented.

Duke pointed to the couch where Dick and Carrie were sound asleep snuggled together. "It bored those two to sleep."

"Speaking of sleep." Bruce stood up. "It's probably best I get some. I got to go work early again tomorrow."

"Oh. Why?" Duke asked.

"Some trouble involving LexCorp."

Harper scoffed. "Typical."

Bruce smirked. "I should be home early tommorow though. Hopefully."

"Cool." Harper yawned. "What time is it anyway?"

Duke looked at his phone. "Twenty to four."

"Shit." Harper exclaimed as she yawned again. "I'm going to go grab a drink before bed."

Bruce nodded and walked out followed closely by Duke. "Night." Both said in unison.

I watched as Bruce threw a blanket over Dick and Carrie as he left. They looked so at peace in each other's arms. Carrie was snuggled deep into Dicks chest. His arms held her there tightly.

"Ashleigh?" Harper said.

Her voice startled me back to reality. "Huh?"

"You going to bed?"

"Oh. Oh yeah." I stood up.

"Want a drink before hand?"

"Yeah sure." I followed Harper out of the living room, taking one last glance at Dick and Carrie, and into the kitchen.

"Will you grab some glasses?" Harper asked. She pointed up to a cupboard.

I nodded, grabbed a pair of glasses from the cupboard and set them down on the counter. Harper took a bottle of cola out of the fridge and filled the two glasses.

"Cola? Before bed?" I questioned her decision.

"You can have water if you want." She filled her glass.

"No, this is fine." I said as she filled my glass.

"So, how's the hand?"

"A little sore, and your jaw?"

"I've taken harder punches."

"I guess it's apart of your job."

She snickered. "Yeah, so when will you be joining us?"

"Joining you?"

"Yeah, like becoming a vigilante."

I choked slightly on my drink. "Oh no, I'm not becoming a vigilante."

"Really." She looked genuinely baffled. "Sorry, I'm just... I figured- You know, every other kid Bruce took in is."

"Yeah, I see the pattern, but I made it clear to Bruce, I'm not vigilante material."

Harper put her glass in the sink. "None of us were, not when we first came here. Bruce showed-"

"No!" I snapped loudly at her.

Harper seemed shocked.

"I'm so sorry." I gasped. "I didn't mean-"

Harper gestured for me to stop. "My bad, I pushed. I'm sorry."

"I shouldn't have shouted."

Harper put her arm around my shoulder. "Let's just forget about it. You seem pretty awesome."

I smiled at her. "Thanks."

"We should head to bed."

I nodded. "Yeah."

We finished our cola then headed upstairs and stopped outside a door, just down the hall from mine. "I'll see you in the morning, Ashleigh."

"Harper." I said quickly, just before she shut her door.

"Yes?"

"Goodnight."

"Goodnight." I heard as she shut the door.

I headed down to my room. I didn't even get changed, I just flopped on to my bed. As I drifted off to sleep I thought over the last three days. Things felt like they had gotten off to a bad start but as Bruce said, no seemed to acknowledge it. Thank God. I wonder what'll happen tommorow.

#batfam #batfamily #batman #nightwing #dick grayson #bruce wayne #oc #bluebird #harper row #carrie kelley #duke thomas #signal #fanfic #fanfiction #batgirl #batgirl IV #ashleigh wayne

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Steph immediately perked up as soon as she noticed Alfred in the kitchen unloading groceries and containers full of food onto the kitchen counter.

“It’s Alfred day? I knew there was a reason it smelled so lemony fresh in here!”

Tim rolled his eyes barely looking up from his laptop but it was hard to suppress a smile as Steph excitedly skipped over to the kitchen to see what Alfred had brought.

“Alfred you are an angel on earth,” Steph said her eyes widening at the sight of a container of her favorite cookies only to flinch slightly as Alfred batted her hand away from them.

“Alfred please they’re ginger snaps!” Steph begged but Alfred only raised an eyebrow, the fact that the man had helped raise most of them meant he was immune to even Steph’s puppy dog eyes.

“You’ll ruin your dinner Miss Stephanie,” Alfred dismissed ignoring Steph’s pouting.

At that moment Cass walked into the room smiling at the sight of Alfred.

“Alfred,” Cass greeted a calm smile on her face with Alfred returning a slight smile of his own.

“Miss Cassandra,” Alfred greeted while Cass took in everything he brought.

“You didn’t have to Alfred we were going to order Chinese tonight,” Cass said and at that reveal Alfred frowned disapprovingly.

“Honestly you all know how to save the city but none of you know how to prepare a decent meal” Alfred muttered putting some bottles in the fridge.

“Not true Steph knows how she just doesn’t have time to cook” Cass defended.

“Cooking takes a lot of time and energy and I’m already exhausted enough from college and my jobs so I can afford college I’m not adding meal prep onto that,” Steph whined while Tim had to fight off a frown at the reminder of Steph’s loaded schedule, he knew that Steph was probably the most busy out of all of them between her classes, her work and their nightly activities that often had her crashing where ever she was the moment she stopped moving, she had fallen asleep in the cave watching the others train numerous times.

She’d fallen asleep on their most recent date, of course Tim had also fallen asleep on the date so the date had basically just been them taking a nap together in a movie theatre which was admittedly nice but not what they had intended to do.

Tim had offered to pay for Steph’s college tuition… she hadn’t taken the suggestion well. He didn’t understand why she had reacted so badly, he just didn’t want her to stretch herself too thin.

Cass glared at him as if sensing what he was thinking about.

“Are these roast potatoes?” Steph asked excitedly opening up one of the containers slightly only to have her hand batted away by Alfred again.

“Save it for later Miss Stephanie,”

“But I already got a whiff!”

“I don’t think all that food will fit in the fridge Alfred,” Tim interrupted as Alfred took the potatoes to the fridge.

“That’s precisely why you freeze some of them Master Tim,” Alfred replied dismissively and Tim held back a snort.

It had been a while since Tim had felt this at ease… this easy going, he didn’t know whether it was because Cass had moved back to Gotham or Steph moving in with him but for the first time in a long time Tim felt like he was finding peace.

“Ow!” Steph yelped as Alfred batted her hand away from something on the counter for the third time, “What? That’s my yogurt that I bought!”

“It has expired Miss Stephanie,” moving to throw the yogurt into the trash.

“By like a day that doesn’t even count!” Steph protested only to groan at the unimpressed look Alfred sent her.

“Ugh fine,” Steph muttered before walking over and throwing herself on the coach right besides Tim.

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“You all need to get your shit together!” Steph screamed face reddening slightly with anger “it’s just talking! How do you all mess up so badly with just talking!?”

“I mean part of me expected this from you guys sure, you wouldn’t all be the people I love if you all weren’t so grossly emotionally incompetent but you ruined Alfred day!”

“What’s Alfred day?” Dick asked the only one who seemed to have the courage to speak after an angry Steph, a sight that used to be so common but now felt so rare and even back then the anger was rarely ever directed at them.

“It’s the day of the month where Alfred visits and brings food and does laundry,” Tim answered awkwardly

“Oh my god, you guys ruined Alfred day,” Dick whispered in a hushed slightly horrified tone.

#DC comics #stephanie brown #tim drake #alfred pennyworth #cassandra cain #dick grayson #dc #do you guys ever have a scene in your head that doesn't fit in any of your fics and you want to write it out so you do and then you're just #like 'what do i do with this?' #my fanfiction #my writing

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Kissing

Part Seven

“I needed a little air.”

“Yeah. I’m sorry. I should have warned you about the ah… family.” Dick came up behind her quietly, rubbing the back of his neck as he gave her a sheepish smile. He shifted, as if uneasy, and looked away from her. “I wish I could say that I thought they might be a little better behaved, but… I knew better than to hold my breath. And, honestly, I didn’t think Damian would pull the swords out at the table. Alfred is usually pretty good about making sure he doesn’t bring them into the dining room unless absolutely necessary.”

Raven’s eyebrows knitted together, and she stared at him confused. “Is it ever absolutely necessary?”

“You’d be surprised.” He ran a hand down his face and looked up at the sky, letting go of a deep sigh that almost rattled his bones. “Sometimes I’m surprised. There’s a lot that goes on here that we don’t always talk about.” He let go of a short bark of laughter and stood next to her. “For very good reason, as I’m sure you could see tonight.”  

Raven pressed her lips together and bit back a laugh, the sound a soft kind of joyful. “It’s… fine? I like your family - as weird and raucous as they might be.”

Dick looked over at her and smiled, his expression softening. He leaned against the railing of the patio and looked out at the garden, his lips tugging to the side. “I’m glad you’re here though, it's nice to have the support.”

“Isn’t that what Tim and Babs and Steph are for?” Raven imagined Cass could get into her fair share of silly fights over mashed potatoes and gravy.

Dick snorted and shook his head. “They’re usually just as bad. Jason is notorious for getting on people’s nerves, including my own. It’s like his own, personal super power.” He ran his fingers through his hair and sighed. “You should have seen him when I brought Star over once. I thought I was going to murder him by the end of the night.”

Raven laughed and leaned against the railing, her eyes tracing the neatly trimmed grass as it sloped down the to tree line. Her heart seemed to still and her breath didn’t seem to come in such short, staccato bursts anymore. Every muscle in her body seemed to relax, and she felt strangely content - more than she had in a long time. It was the first time in the last eight months were the weight of losing her powers didn’t make her feel so utterly helpless. Being here, being able to be a part of something, talking to Babs, meeting Dick’s family… it made her feel like she was a part of something more. It made her feel like she had her life back to a place where she might be able to finally heal.

“You’re quiet.” Dick’s voice broke her thoughts, and she felt him look over at her. “Anything you want to share with the class?”

“Mm.” Raven rolled her eyes, but she couldn’t keep the smile off her lips. “I’m just glad you’re here, helping me through this. I know I haven’t exactly been the best patient. But you’ve handled all of this with such grace and dignity.”

Dick laughed, the sound a bright light in the middle of the darkness. “Are you actually thanking me for being your friend? Wow. I’d be hurt if I didn’t know your personality.”

Raven huffed out an annoyed breath and stared at him. “I’m being honest, you know. You didn’t have to upend your life to take care of me while I struggle through… whatever this is. It’s not like I expected you to.” She fidgeted for a moment. “You’re my friend, but I don’t ever want you to see me like a burden.”

Dick turned towards her, resting his hip against the railing. His eyes were dark, and he stared at her intently, as if trying to filter out what he should say to her. There was a long pause before he finally spoke. “You’re making it sound like I shouldn’t care about you?”

“No.” Raven sighed and met his eyes. “I’m saying you have duties elsewhere. I’m not stupid. I know that there were two new recruits coming in today.”

“Yeah? So? It’s not like Star and Vic and Gar can’t take care of them. As much as you give them flack, they’re pretty capable people.” Dick shrugged, surprisingly cavalier about the whole situation. For a moment Raven seemed to sense that it almost didn’t matter, because he had something more important to focus on, and that confused her even more. What was more important than the team?

“I don’t give them flack.” Okay, maybe she did a little, but it was always in good spirit. “I’m just pointing out that for being a fearless leader, you should at least be there to meet your fearless recruits. It’s the right thing to do.”

“Yeah. I know. And I’ll do it when we get back.”  Dick cocked his head to the side and looked at her, the playfulness in his face bleeding out. The shadows returned to his stare, and his eyes searched her face, as if he was trying to read her without realizing it. “It’s not like the new recruits are going anywhere, and they’ll be there when we get back. But right now… I don’t want to think about the team. I want to think about you.”

Raven swallowed, her tongue coming out to wet her lips. “What about me?”

“You’re doing better?” It was a question, as if he wanted to confirm what he had seen over the last few weeks. He wanted to hear it from her own mouth, and Raven wanted to tell him.

She was healing, yes. But also Babs was teaching her how to be more useful, how to run ops when her team went out scouting and out on missions. Babs had practically loaded Raven down with tech and knowledge to the point that Raven didn’t feel so helpless, that she felt like she had a purpose with the team. Finding a purpose and a spot for herself with the team made everything feel better, it made her feel less of a burden and more like a support member. And even if Constantine found something to help Raven, the skills Babs had been teaching her made Raven feel like she had a whole new skillset. She felt even more useful than she had before.

“I am. Bab’s is teaching me a lot, and I feel like I’m able to help support you even if I can’t be there.” Raven felt a genuine smile pull at her lips, her heart felt aching and full, like she was going to burst with emotion at any moment. “I… I appreciate everything you’ve gone for me, Dick. Really. I know that this wasn’t exactly what you wanted to do with your leave from the team, but… I’m happy you did, and I’m grateful. I don’t know where I’d be without you.”  

Dick’s eyebrows knitted together, confused. “Who said this wasn’t what I wanted to do with my time away from the team? I suggested it.”

“Yeah, but you didn’t have to do it.” Raven shrugged and looked back out at the lawn, taking a deep breath. The scent of fresh-cut grass and late-summer dew filled her senses, and Raven felt her muscles release the tension she had been holding for months. It felt satisfying to be in a place where she wasn’t swallowed by her emotions, by the fear of being removed from the team, or by not being able to find her place in the world. It felt… good to be here, where she felt whole again.

“I wanted to. I care about you, Raven.”

Maybe it was the fact that he had repeated it so many times to her, or maybe it was that her nerves her settled enough that she finally heard the tone underneath his words, or maybe it was a hundred other things, but Raven heard it. She heard something that she hadn’t heard before, a gentleness to his voice, a caution that made them both pause, and she realized that when Dick told her he cared about her - it was more than that. It had always been more than that. Raven turned towards him and met his stare, her eyebrows knitting together.

Dick flushed, and he looked away with a soft laugh. “So… you figured it out, huh?” He shifted, eyes flicking to hers before looking away. “Only took you like a year.”

“Dick.”

Her mind was a montage of all the moments they shared together, their times alone in comfortable silence, their silly arguments and gentle pushing, their soft conversations when neither of them could sleep, coffee, tea, gentle touching that she just thought was friendly. Every thought and feeling and emotion was coursing through her right now, and it felt as though her body was aching and heavy. Raven felt like she was drowning in the realization that Dick liked her, and that she… she returned those feelings. Of course she did, how couldn’t she? How long had she felt this way without realizing it? How long had she caught herself staring at his profile, or laughing at his stupid puns, or helping him back up when he’d fallen so low? She’d been doing this for years, and not once had she realized the depth of her own emotions, or realize that Dick had felt the same way.

Raven swallowed, feeling like she wasn’t getting enough breath to her head. Or maybe too much. She wasn’t sure, human bodies were weird and her new emotions were practically wild inside her. “So… last night in the library…?”

He flushed, his fingers scratching at the line of his jaw. “Yeah… I… I was going to tell you and… ah… kiss you. If it’s okay, I mean. I wouldn’t want to make you feel like you had to do something you didn’t want to do.” He fidgeted, his fingers flexing before tightening into fists as he shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. “Sorry, I’m being a little weird.”

“I think the situation calls for it.” Raven leaned closer, smelling the musky scent of his soap. It was heady, and somehow comforting. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I was working up the courage months ago, and… and then you lost your powers.” His shoulders fell and he glanced back into her face, looking sheepish again. “I didn’t want that burden on you when you were already punishing yourself so much, Rae. I wanted you to get to a point where you could heal, and I wanted to help you with that journey. Bleating out that I have deep feelings for you while you’re struggling with your own problems wasn’t exactly the best idea.” He paused and offered her a small smile. “I just wanted you to feel better, and feel safe… especially around me. I didn’t want you to think that what happened affected our relationship in any way.”

“I…” Raven found herself at a loss for words, and she just stared into his electric-blue stare, watching emotions flutter across his face. Her heart turned over, and she took another step closer, lifting a hand to his chest. She could feel his heart thunder under her touch, slamming against his ribs as she moved closer.

Dick looked down at her, his pupils blown wide, waiting.

They were both waiting, uncertain in this tender moment.

Raven took a shaky breath and lifted herself up on her toes, wondering when Dick had gotten so damn tall. “I… I think you should kiss me.”

His eyes widened for a moment, but he seemed to catch himself, and his lips tugged to the side in a half-smile. “Is that so?”

She nodded, her mouth suddenly dry. “I mean… we’ve clearly been waiting for it, and it seems stupid to keep waiting any longer. We like each other right?”

Dick laughed and leaned down, letting his forehead rest against her own. His nose bumped against hers, and his breath feathered against her lips. Raven had never felt such intense anticipation before, like her heart was going to burst free if he didn’t kiss her now. Every nerve-ending inside her was lit up, waiting for him to do… something. Anything. Her fingers tightened in his cotton shirt and she leaned up, feeling his lips brush against her own.

“Can I tell you something?”

Raven really didn’t want to drag this out any longer, but she knew that she wouldn’t be able to stop him from saying what he wanted to. If Dick wanted to say something, he would definitely say it. She made a soft noise in the back of her throat, urging him to get it over with.

“Those dance classes are making your ass look amazing.”

Her face fell, and Raven moved to pull back, but Dick caught her lips in a soft kiss and suddenly nothing else really mattered.  

#robrae #robrae week 2019 #raven #robin #robraeweek2019 #this is the last part of this story #so the rest of the week is going to be figuring out how they got from chapter one to here #thank you for putting up with me

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Stephanie Says

It was a party at Tim. Crowded rooms, full of sweaty teenagers, loud music and a lot, a lot of booze. Steph pulled down short denim skirt-her mom would kill her if she would ever see how short it was. But, luckily for Steph, she wasn't at home today. As she wasn't at home yesterday. And all week before that.

Actually, count is over the month already.

Dad called not so long ago, tho. Told she said hi.

Screw both of you, Steph thought, nails digging into the fisted palms, as he started to lecture her about the college essay. Sure, dad, she said. Love you. Tell mom I said hi too.

She slept in their bed in that night, perfect creamy colored pillows stained with black mascara-the only evidence of her tears in a big, empty house.

Grabbing another drink and maneuvering between the faceless mass of dancing people, she glared on the whistling boys from the basketball team, what occupied all the couch, legs spread wide and face expressions grossfuly smug.

“Hey, Stevie!” Shouted Adam, getting up from his place under the overly-excited laughs of the other guys. Crossing arms over her chest, Steph wrinkled her nose as Adam came closer. Too close, actually-hot breath warmed her ear, oozing smell of the alcohol. Honestly, the only good quality of Adam was his dick. “We thought you won't show up today. You know, after Prince ditched you and got all lovey-dovey with the Byers freak bitch.”  

“Don't call her that.” Steph snapped, annoyed. Yes, maybe Byers was a freak-and maybe, maybe, some secret part of Steph considered her as a bitch too-but it's not like she would let other people bully the person with who they fought with monsters, saving Hawkins. Even if she stole her boyfriend. “And do me a favor, Adam-fuck the hell off.”

“Not in the mood, Steph?” Chuckled he. “Maybe it would get better if you join me and other guys? We can do a lot of fun things together...to cheer you up.” Adam big hand slipped lower from her waist, burning, like a molten iron. She felt their eyes on her legs, on her cleavage, on all her body-and felt like throwing up. Steph fucked with two of them, in the pre-Natt era, and heard the rumors about herself. Usually, he acted like she didn't care, ignored them, maybe slapped someone, but.

But their eyes was hungry, room was dark, and it wasn't enough of fresh air and free space around, and Steph found herself slowly slipping into the Upside Down catacombs, full of a flower-faced monsters with a dozen of sharp teeth sneering at her.

A sudden, overpowering feeling of fear what she wanted to suppress all this time and drown down in cheap punch cracked out from the carefully closed box, occupied her mind, making Steph break out from the Adam grip and take a few quick steps back, hands shaking and limbs cold, until she bumped into someone. Another arms wrapped around her, keeping Steph from the fall, and she felt like people played in hot potato with her, tossing from one to another.

Her drink fell on the floor, forgotten immediately, as Steph tried to resist to the tanned hands what holded her tigh, kicking and whirling, heart beating in her throat.

“Let me-let me go!” Her demand sounded a lot more like a plead, voice too small even to her own ears. She didn't wanted to be here. She wanted to be home, to lay in her big bed, safe and cozy, not be touched and treated like a piece of meat.

“Hey, hey, easy there, princess!” Familiar low voice shushed her, and Steph closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. “Calm down, Jeez. What got your panties in a twist today? You are all shaking.”

“Don't you think what you are being too obsessed with my panties, Hargrove?” Steph rolled her eyes, unamused and a little grateful. Getting her balance back, I told you to plant your feet playing in her head, Steph turned her face to Billie.

“Hmm...” Billie pretended to observe the accusing, making a thoughtful face. “Nah.” She shuddered, carelessly, golden earrings flashing in a faint light. “Speaking of those-what color you wear today? Red? Baby blue? Pink? I bet it pink. With a lace and little cute bow-”

“Gosh, just give me a rest.” Muttered she, probably too bitter-because Billie stormy blue eyes fell on the couch there basketball team boys sprawled out, already flirting with another girls, Steph seems to be already forgotten by them, just as spilled drink on the floor was forgotten by her.

“Are big bad boys harassing our little pretty girl?” Asked Billie, tone mocking, but face. Face serious and oddly collected, and Steph lowered her head a little, ashamed, even if it not she who should be ashamed one.

“What if so? Gonna play my knight in shining armor?”

Billie grinned, glancing at her under incredible long eyelashes with that kind of knowing look that make your cheeks flush and stomach twist. Like she knows about you more than you know about yourself.

“Is it what you want me to do, princess?” She asks with a smile, and Steph finally meet her eyes. There is a water on Steph lashes, sudden tears what she don't even bother to wipe.

Billie aren't smiling anymore.

“Yes,” Steph breathes out, as honest as she wasn't all two last years. She feel lost, tired, humiliated, dumb and helpless-so, so helpless. Not just today. All the time, she feel helpless. “Yes.” She repeats again, and those warm arms what was wrapped around her, disappears.

That's it, Steph thinks. This is the part there Billie is gonna laugh at her and go away, telling everybody what a wimpy bitch Stephanie Harrington is.

And Billie laughs-not as girls usually do, not soft, not pretty, not melodic. She barks in loud laugher, like a psycho. Like a boy. Steph prepares herself for sharp rude comment-but it never comes.

Instead, Billie goes straight to the Adam-blond curls bounce with every wide step-and punching him right into the face.

Just like that.

“Learn how to treat a fucking lady, fucker.” Spits she. Adam holds his nose, yelling in pain. Billie wipes her blooded knuckles of his white shirt, grimace of disgust on the gorgeous face, before grabbing him by the collar, then he starts to curse her. “Or I will have to teach you.” She says, and crowd boosts, glorifying their new leader. Hawkins High School Queen.

Then she smirks, predatory, corner of bright shiny lips curls up, as she looks back at Steph. Everyone in this room stars at Billie-but all Billie attention locked on Steph, and only on her.

Completely stunned, Steph made a breath what she didn't even knew what she holded, and made a step back, knees weak. Biting bottom lip, she blinked few times, feeling very, very drunk-and beams a wide smile, incapable to hold it, tilting her head to the side.

Billie grins in return, wild, proud, and in all teeth. With a last glare on Adam, she goes to Steph, pushing people out of the way, face shines with the victory while Steph just stands here and waits.

She feels like a damn princess. Like she's something beautiful and fragile, like she is worth to worshipping and protecting, fighting for her honor.  

It's stupid, probably. But no one made her feel like that before.

“Ya happy now, m`lady?” Billie asks, raising her perfect shaped eyebrows questionly, velvet voice deep and husky. “Gonna give your knight a grateful kiss?”

“Yeah, sure.” Steph scoffed, playfully. Heart fluttered in her chest, like a wild bird in golden cage. “In your wet dreams, Hargrove.”

Something changed in Billie expression, and Steph frowned slightly, afraid what she overstepped acceptable amount of their strange flirty way of talking, but then, Billie laughs again-genuinely, in a way what makes her button-like nose scrunch. It's adorable, and Steph tries her best not to blush.

“Oh, I sure hope so, pretty girl.” Billie purrs, and all Steph efforts crashes, as she feels heat touches her blooming cheeks. She huffs, playing smugness; yet both of them knows what she is flustered to the point there she dont know where to put her hands, long delicate fingers playing with the edge of short skirt. Billie throws an arm around her shoulder, black leather squeaking a little with the movement. She smells like beer, cheap perfume and cigarettes-mix what should be horrible, yet surprisingly pleasant. “Well then. How about to find some less crowded place and smoke a little pot with me? Party is shit anyways, and all boys are ugly as hell. Giving me fucking heebee jeebees every time they trying to pick up me.”

Steph shook her head, snorting amusedly. Boys really was ugly as hell there, tho. “Uh, thanks for your generous offer, Billie, but I think I'm fine just as that.” Answers she casually-because if Billie Hargrove will find out what Steph had never smoked weed before, she will never let this topic die.

“C'mon, dollface, would be fun, I promise. Just be a bad girl as you used to be for once, Queen Steph. It's not like if I was a boy and could take advantage of you, right?”

“Well...yeah, right, but-” She tries to argue-mostly with herself.

“Great! Let's go.” Billie exclaims, not even bother to listen, and Steph rolls her eyes, as she drags her to the door.

Heck, her mother are right. Steph is a pushover.

Yet, something in her chest goes all warm and mushy, and she glances at Billie with a small smile while other girl doesn't see it. Maybe, it's not that bad to have someone in charge other you-at least just for once.

***

“You was right, you know.” Stephanie says.

They are laying on the roof, shoulders pressed tight to each other, as a milliard of stars dancing around the full, milky-white moon above them, high in the night sky. All the awkward, nervous moments of coughing and teasing finally passed, paying for themselves, because Steph finally feels free, free, free.

“Huh?” Billie asks, one eyebrow lifted up. Her usually sharp expression are softened now, and she looks like a movie star. Steph thinks what she is the most beautiful person she ever saw.

“They are pink today.” She giggles innocently, voice quiet and excited, like she is a twelve year old schoolgirl who are sharing the most dark secret to her best friend on the break between the lessons. “Pastel pink. And, like, with all this-all this shit, y`know. Little bow and lace...”

“Jesus, Harrington.” Chuckles Billie breathlessly, pupils so wide what you barely see a bright sea blue color behind them. “You really are something else.”

“I love them.” Steph murmurs, defensively, as as if she has to justify herself for it. “They make me feel...uh, like I am good. Pretty.”

Billie stares at her for long moment, what feels like a eternity, and Steph avoids her eyes, shying away, before tan palm cups her cheek, thumb brushing pale skin. “You are pretty. Even in potato bag, you would be the most pretty girl, the prettiest.” Whispers Billie, and now they both stares at each other, as if they see each other by the first time. “Pretty like a fucking princess.”

Steph swallows, mouth suddenly dry. Their faces are so close, what they share one breath, and she closes her eyes, eyelashes flutter-and without thinking much, kiss Billie on the cheek, sweet and gentle. Billie inhaling shakly, and she looks at Steph as like at the miracle.

“Maybe I am.” Smiles she, slyly, pressing her forehead to speechless Billie one. Their legs are tangled together now-short denim skirt don't hide Steph long legs, white socks under the nike sneakers, against Billies strong and curvy ones, covered in dark jeans, black boots with heels glints in the moonlight. “Maybe I am, but you, Billie Hargrove, are beautiful, like a damn queen.”

Billie blinked. Then, she grinned, slowly, tongue wagging in that way what makes funny things to Steph belly.

“Thanks, sweetheart.” She answered, looking at Steph foundly, fingers stroking silky brown locks now. Steph leaned to the touch, like affectionate kitten, and beamed a dorkly smile.

Billie eyes darkened.

“Hey,” Steph mewled cheerfully, after the moment of cozy silence. “I'm home alone today, parents in a business trip... Do you want to...do you want to come on the sleepover, or something?”

“Or something, huh.” Billie hums, predator-ish smirk on her red full lips. “Sure, Harrington, why not. Night is only started, right?”

#steve harrington #billy hargrove #harringrove #billie/steph #my writing #fem!harringrove #fem!steve #fem!billy #thank you for suport Hilde!!!<333 #dedicated to billys-hard-grove #sorry idk how to tag you in text like that without making it messy :`D #girls girls girls

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Cat and Mouse

Reader x Yugyeom

Catboy -catshifter au.

Smut, fluff.

Summary: after graduating from cosmetology school your parents had bought a cat as your graduation present. Normally you would be elated to have a guest in your lonely apartment but everything changes once you come home one day to find that your cat is not actually a cat.

I ,II,III , IV

Halloween had finally come and you couldn't be more excited, everyone was ready to dress up for the big part after work. Including you. You had spent all morning laying out your costume on your bed, you had even made sure to kick Gyeom out of the bedroom right before you left. You didn't want to come home later after work only to find that your costume had been torn to shreds. But recently you had noticed things had started to move around in your apartment while you were away. You didn't know how but someone must have gotten into your apartment. It was an everyday occurrence and it frustrated you to all end.

You had told your parents about it and they had assured you that no one had broken in, that it was probably just one of your neighbor’s kids trying to have a little fun and check in on Gyeom from time to time. Though their reasonings sounded suspicious because you were the youngest person in your apartment building. No one had kids old enough to run around or even cat sit.

“Well maybe your cat is playing tricks on you!” Stephanie, one of your co-workers said as you finished off your story about how you had found a fork in the couch the other night when you had gotten home.

“A cat can't get a perfectly clean fork stuck in the couch Steph. It just doesn't happen!” You exclaimed and then sighed heavily.

“Don’t you have a boyfriend?  Eric or what's his name?” She asked curiously as she leaned closer. Eric? Eric was the name of the model you had been working with since the start of your internship. There was no way that someone like him would ever date you. He was far too good looking and you were… Well a potato. You were a little bit taller than most of the girls that worked in the stylist workline so it made things easier on you and the male models but in your love life things just never seemed to work out. All the men you had ever dated were shorter than you, and were probably only with you for your height anyway. “No. Oh god no Steph! That's the model that i've been working with! Sooyoung and I have been helping get him ready in the morning for his shoots and then when he has to go on go see’s I’m always shucked off to the side to go run errands for the ceo. You know how it is being an intern.” You said with a little huff, your face scrunching up at the thought of having to pay for yet another dry cleaning bill. Out of your own paycheck no less. “I mean you should know, you were an intern not even 4 months ago.” Stephanie sighed and nodded as she reached over to pat your back gently. “Right, sorry kiddo.” She said softly and shook her head. “But you really don't think it’s your cat? Like who would even be getting into your apartment for anything anyway?” She asked curiously and giggled a little. “Maybe it's a stalker!”

A groan left your throat as you dropped your head onto the table between the two of you. “Steph no.. Please think rationally and please.. Stop trying to scare me. It’s halloween for god’s sake. It’s scary enough as it is.” You muttered and then lifted your head as you looked up at the time. “I gotta get going.. Gyeom is probably starving.. I think i forgot to feed him this morning.” Steph tilted her head and then shook it lightly. “Oh I’m sure he’s fine, You did leave dry food out for him right?” She asked and you simply responded with a nod as you gathered your things. “I’ll see you next week okay? I know you have a few days off since they’ve had you working overtime so enjoy it while it lasts.” She said and then grinned. “Yeah yeah, I’ll just do what i always do on my days off, Sleep/” You commented and then laughed wholeheartedly. You loved sleep, you probably loved sleep more than you loved your job. Yeah it was hectic but you were pretty much living your dream. You got to meet so many famous people on a daily basis that it really didn’t phase you anymore when you met a new one. Sleep was something you couldn’t live without, and you knew that Gyeom hated it but you still kicked him out of the bedroom at times just so you could take a power nap after a bath, that was one of your most favorite times of the day, the time right after you got out of a hot bath. You sighed dreamily at the thought of a hot bath on such a cold night. Your teeth were already chattering as you made your way out of the grounds of the agency. You still walked home even though you had been offered rides multiple times. You loved getting the exercise, though any normal person would think you were crazy for wanting to walk in such cold weather.

“Hey! Hey wait up!” You heard a voice call out to you, causing you to pause in your steps. You turned to see one of the male interns jogging over to meet you, you swore that you had seen him somewhere else but you brushed it off as just a coincidence. “You really shouldn’t be walking home in this weather, it's colder than usual. Let me give you a ride?” He asked hopefully and shoved his hands into his pockets to keep them warm.

You hesitated, even though you really didn’t know him the offer was quite tempting, you were freezing and your apartment was still a long way away. As much as you loved the workout you honestly didn’t think you would have actually been able to make it home. “I-.. Wel.. I guess it couldn’t hurt. My apartment is just at the other side of downtown.” The male just nodded and smiled as he motioned for you to follow him, which, reluctantly you did. “Thank you.. By the way, i wanted to get that out of the way so i didn’t seem to rude, it’s just really cold out here and i Don’t have the energy at the moment. “ You mumbled. He shook his head as he walked over to his car and opened the door for you. “You don't have to thank me! I’ve been meaning to catch you after work for the past few days but i've been getting off late and you walk really fast.” he said and then chuckled lightly as you got in.

You laughed softly she you turned your head to look up at the male, curiosity shining in your eyes. “How long have you been on the internship so far? I know you're kinda new but i really think i’ve seen you somewhere before.” You trailed off as he got into the driver's side of his car and tilted his head a little, it was kinda cute in a boyish way, the way he cocked his head at the question was almost dog like.

“Oh! I started about a week ago, the job is kinda rough on me just i can get used to it quickly, i adapt pretty quickly to things around me anyway.” He said and trailed off a little as he pulled out of the parking lot and out onto the road.

You both continued your conversation all the way to your apartment building, it only took him five minutes to drive you, it made you extremely happy that you were able to get home early. Once you said your goodbyes he drove off. With a little sigh and a skip in your step you made your way up the stairs and to the door of your apartment. You really just wanted to get inside and curl up on the couch with Gyeom while watching tv. “Finally home..’ You whispered to yourself as the door opened and shut behind you, after dropping your bag off next to the table by the door, your eyes caught onto something strange on your couch.

There was a body of a person lying under Gyeom’s blanket that you had bought for him, a tuft of yellow hair stuck out just enough to show the orange and black ears that were perched on top of the person’s head. “Uh.. Excuse me?” You called out softly, your arm extending to gently shake the stranger’s shoulder.

The body shifted and then let out a very cat like yawn as he sat up, revealing that he was completely topless as his arms stretched above his head. You watched as the ears on his head twitched and moved with his moments. When the man finally opened his eyes it seemed like he was suddenly wide awake and very aware that you were indeed standing in front of him and staring at his ears.

“Ahh!!” Yugyeom screamed as he jumped up and climbed over the back of the couch, your eyes catching the flash of nothing but skin as his body tumbled over your sofa. “Y-You’re home! Why are you home?! I thought you didn’t get home till later!” He breathed out in a panicked voice. Your eyes widened at his words, your back straightened up as you placed your hands on your hips, glaring at the man behind your couch. “I think the better question is, who are you and why are you in my apartment?” You asked firmly, your foot tapping against the carpeted flooring. The catboy in front of you lowered his head and let out a little whimper as he mumbled softly. “My name is Yugyeom..” He whispered and then lifted his head up to show you the green collar that was fastened around his neck.. It was perfectly identical to the one that you had placed around Gyeom’s neck when you had bought it for him.

“Yugyeom?” You asked and then pursed your lips as you looked him over, you could tell he was becoming more and more shy under your gaze before his ears had flattened back against his head. “Yug...Wait.. Gyeom?” You asked and furrowed your brows as it suddenly clicked in your head. “Oh my god..” You muttered as you turned away from the naked male. ‘My parents gave me a catboy..” the words left your mouth in almost a breathy fashion, a little laugh following. “I can’t believe them, why couldn't they just tell me instead of hiding it?” You muttered and then turned back to look at Yugyeom and flushed. “So.. You're not a cat?...”

Yugyeom shook his head timidly as he slowly stood, wrapping the blanket around him as a small smile formed on his lips. “N-Not entirely?” He responded, it was a partial answer because he was indeed a cat, but he was also human.

“Oh my god Stephanie was right!” You exclaimed as you threw your hands into the air and whined loudly. “She said it was my cat moving things!” You turned to look at Yugyeom and then sighed heavily. “I have to buy you clothes now don't i?” He nodded once. “And human food..” He nodded again but this time spoke.

“Please no more pate it's so gross..” He said and then slowly walked around the couch and over to you. You could finally get a good look at him. He was handsome… Very handsome. Even with the ears sticking out from his hair he looked perfectly normal- “Noona?” The voice barely reached your ears. “Noona stop staring at my ears.. It makes me shy..” He mumbled and then coughed a little. You blinked a few times. “Wait… Noona?” You asked suddenly, your eyes darting from his ears to his deep brown eyes. “You’re younger than me?” You asked curiously and then  flushed as the realization slowly sank in that he was only wrapped up in the blanket that you had bought him. “Oh gosh..” You muttered and then bit your lip. “I… I will be right back.” You said as you hurried out of the apartment and headed out to the nearest department store to get him some clothes.

You still couldn't get over the fact that your cat, was actually a man.. a very attractive man who was apparently younger than you. “Oh god i'm not going to survive living with him..” you mumbled to yourself as you shook your head and sighed.

#got7 #got7 imagines #got7 senarios #got7 reactions #Got7 drabbles #yugyeom #kim yugyeom #catboy yugyeom #cat and mouse #got7 fanfic #got7 smut #yugyeom smut #yugyeom fluff

[inevitably-johnlocked]

hi:) I know this is really random and not sherlock-related but I need to rant and I literally have no one to rant to right now, and you're really sweet, so..... I have a main group of friends who i hang out w and I'm very close to everyone in my friend group. I feel valued by them, but the thing is, whenever they plan something, it's almost always without me?? They exclude me outside of school most of the time but in school they act perfectly normal? i just... don't know anymore. (1)

(2)It’s just been making me feel quite lonely, and I honestly just wish I had a best friend again. The only thing keeping me from being down in the dumps 24/7 is the fact that sherlock didn’t find his best friend until his early thirties, so I guess i’ve still got time😂😅 but still….I’m not sure why I’ve told you this since there’s nothing you can do, but, thanks for reading, steph, and hope you have a great day:)💕

Hey Nonny!

OOOOHHHHHHHHH BOOOYY do I feel you SO HARD on this. I know EXACTLY how you feel with regards to the “everyone except me” thing, which in high school after we turned 19 progressed to “bring her because she’s the only one with a car, she can be D.D.” or “I’m the ugly friend, makes the rest of us look better” (that last one I’m certain isn’t true, but it FEELS like it after a lifetime of being bullied and belittled because I was an overweight child). And in grade 7, the group of friends I grew up with dropped me like a hot potato without no warning or reason. Never saw them again, and no explanation for why they did it; everything seemed like it was alright literally the weekend before that. It was… a rough time; being an introvert, it’s very hard to make friends again, especially in middle school in the middle of the year. I eventually made new ones and I still talk to a few of them today, 20 years later, which is nice. 

The thing with friendships, though, Lovely, is that they’re constantly changing as we grow older and begin to understand ourselves. Some people lose touch; some people find other people with similar interests; some people find friendships in coworkers; some marry and have kids; some have new relationships. It’s not to say none of your past friendships mean any less than the ones you currently have now. Just, you may have gone down a different path than someone else, or someone’s priorities may have changed. Those people have helped you become who you are.

It’s really hard to hear this, Lovely, and I’m assuming you’re still a wee bab (”in high school” is what I assume when I read “in school”), but very rarely do we ever have the same friends years down the road that we did in our youth and still call them best friends. PEOPLE CHANGE AND GROW, and that includes you and your friends.

Hmm, how do I put this without sounding like a dick? Okay, I’m not religious for various reasons, but I believe in Fate (as in whatever happens, happens), and that everything happens for a reason, no matter how shitty it is. So yes, seven years of suffering after my Dad died? It fucking sucked – worst years of my life – but it’s made me a stronger, more independent person, who, after being away from the toxicity of my mother, finally figured out who I was and that I wasn’t broken and wasn’t a terrible person because I had to remove her from my life. 

I think the same sort of things happen with friendships: in childhood, you learn social skills, behaviours, and influences from the people you befriend. But as you grow, you and those friends find other friends and other interests as you discover who you are and become your own person. Sometimes the bond is still there, and you still talk and still enjoy the same things, other times they will just throw you away because they don’t think you’re worth their time (explanations would be nice, but I digress). But human beings are social creatures – you WILL find another person to befriend, whether it’s online or in real life.

Here’s my view on the concept of a “best friend”: you will have multiple “best friends” in your life, and YOU will have your own definition of who is deemed as your best friend. For instance, my Best Friend (capital B.F.) is my sister – no one can ever replace her in that mantle. It’s not personal, but she is the single most important person in my life. I’ve helped raise her for large chunks of our childhood and we used to move around a lot as young kids, so she was always someone who was there when we had to up and move again. I love her and would die for her if I had to. Next, I have a current circle of best friends (small b.f.), who I didn’t meet until I was 23 and in college, who I love cherish and THEY ARE MY FAMILY (friendships are, after all, the family you create). We have done a lot of things together and have a lot in common, but even that group has broken off into smaller groups in recent years because some feel that they need to move on from another individual in our group who just hasn’t really grown or changed in the past decade. I’m still friends with both halves of the group – real friends don’t make you choose sides – and because we’re so far away from each other, I see them once every few months. We’re still friends, though, even if we don’t talk every day nor see each other all the time. Then I have my best online friend, my fandom besties, and my mutuals acquaintances, all of who I love and respect and cherish to varying degrees. And finally, my old friends from high school, the ones I haven’t physically seen in probably over 15 years, but we still talk occasionally on Facebook. I still consider them friends. 

See how complicated that all seemed? Because that’s how I define friendships, HOWEVER it will be different for everyone. Like the word “love”, “friendship” means something different to everyone; there is no one right definition for it. You will come up with a system that works for you and your life. In my example, I find it easier to categorize and organize people, places and things based on their relative importance in my life. It doesn’t mean think any less of it all, it’s just how my brain works.

The rise of social media has become the new way to make friends of all sorts that we never thought possible before, which is so fascinating, because a lot of my friends I have now I met through social media because we share similar interests. Will we be friends in another 10 years? Maybe, maybe not, but I love what I have now with them, and I will live in today and not worry about tomorrow.

So back to your initial question: I’m so sorry you’re currently going through what you are. It’s shitty feeling alone in a group, especially if you are an introvert, I FEEL YOU on that. But please don’t let it discourage you. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO MAKE A BEST FRIEND or MEET SOMEONE who will become your life partner, platonic or romantic. You will have NUMEROUS amounts of both over the course of your life. Don’t be afraid to befriend that little boy or girl sitting alone at the lunch table -- I was that little girl after my childhood friends ditched me... I was that woman on my first day of first year second semester college when I was split from my group of friends -- and let me tell you, that introverted person may become your best friend later on.

The concept of friendship / relationships and its ever-changing ways is something I have had a lot of time to sit and think on. I’m 36 years old. I’ve never had a significant other romantically, but society dictates I should with 2.5 kids and a house with a picket fence. Here’s a secret: IT’S BULLSHIT. You live your life at your own pace, and whatever happens will happen. It took a long time for me to accept that, and oddly enough this realization didn’t happen until I removed the toxic relationships from my life. And you know what, Lovely? I am so much happier just living my life day to day. I’m learning about who I am, what I enjoy, and what I can look forward to. 

Will I finally find my own John Watson (since I identify with Sherlock)? I hope so, Lovely, but life is too short to worry about that. I know that a lot of people naturally cannot be alone, and I honestly can’t imagine what that’s like (I actually enjoy spending time alone), but you can curb that by befriending people, enjoying their company, and learning from them. Enjoy your life. That’s all you can really do.

#steph replies #my advice #friendship #friends #about me #Anonymous #chatting with nonnies #personal

[aspiecrow]

All the DC asks :P

1. “Duet” from the Flash or “Mayheim of the Music Meister” from Batman the Brave and the Bold?

“Mayhem of the Music Meister”. “Duet” pissed me off so much on so many different levels. The fact that they think making an original character whose powers aren’t even music-based and just slapping the name “Music Meister” on him is enough to make fans of him happy, as well as the fact that it has Kara and her abusive dickhead boyfriend Mon-El get back together after a day of being broken up (for VERY good reasons) just made me furious enough that I couldn’t enjoy one single part of it.

2. Do you like the arrowverse? If so what’s your favorite show?

Nope. I loved the first season of Supergirl (in spite of a few problems), but then the CW got its hands on the show and completely destroyed what it was.

3. First comic read?

A UK reprint of Batman. It was already about halfway through “Hush”, but I followed along relatively easily and really enjoyed it.

4. What introduced you to the DC universe? Was it a show, comic or movie?

I think it was the New Batman Adventures cartoon, but it might have also been the 60s show (which got repeated a lot on TV over here).

5. Favorite character?

A three-part tie between Batman, Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown.

6. Favorite cannon ship?

Tim/Steph.

7. Favorite non-cannon ship?

Raven/Cassandra Cain.

8. Pre-N52 or N52?

Pre-N52, of course. Anything good in the N52 (of which there were very few) could have happened without the N52 (and, in some cases, like the basic story of the Court of Owls, would have been better if they had).

9. Rebirth or N52?

Rebirth. There’s still a lot wrong (the treatment of Cass and Steph, for one), but overall, it’s most definitely a step in the right direction.

10.  Death in the Family or Death of Superman?

Hmmmm, both have their good and bad points. “Family” paved the way for Tim, but “Superman” paved the way for Steel and Superboy. I think I’ll go with Death of Superman, though, purely because Death in the Family had the whole “vote to kill or save Jason” thing, which was quite the hot mess.

11. Favorite live action movie?

Batman (1989)

12. Favorite animated movie?

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (also my favourite DC movie overall)

13. DCEU or DCAU?

DCAU, definitely. However, while I hated Man of Steel and Suicide Squad and really didn’t like Dawn of Justice, I loved Wonder Woman, so I’m hoping we’re on track with the DCEU (though I still refer to it as the DCCU, because I’m pedantic).

14. Favorite member of the trinity?

I love them all, but Batman has a slight edge.

15. Dark trinity or trinity?

Trinity.

16. Outsiders or Titans?

Titans.

17. Teen Titans or Young Justice?

Young Justice.

18. Favorite animated show?

A tie between “Batman: The Animated Series” and “Justice League/Justice League Unlimited”.

19. Favorite superhero family?

Batman Family

20. Young justice(show) or Teen Titans(show)?

Teen Titans.

21. Do you watch Teen Titans Go?

Hoo, boy, that’s a can of worms. Initially, yes. I actually didn’t mind it. It was a goofy show that wasn’t meant to be anything other than that. It sucked that it was on and Young Justice (which had gotten a lot better with Season 2) was constantly sidelined and then cancelled, but I tried not to let that affect how I watched the show. Then they started insulting fans of the old Teen Titans show and getting progressively more mean-spirited. I dropped it like a hot potato the second that happened.

22. Favorite Robin?

Tim Drake.

23. So you prefer Superman and Wonder Woman, Batman and Wonder Woman, steve Trevor and Wonder Woman or does it even matter?

I’m okay with Batman and Wonder Woman, but honestly, I’ve never been a particularly big fan of any of them. The Superman and Wonder Woman pairing needs to die in a fire, though.

24. If you had total control what would you change?

Oh, God, what WOULDN’T I change? This’ll probably have to be its own post, honestly.

25. Batgirl or Oracle?

I’m assuming this is which mantle I prefer Barbara Gordon as? In that case, Oracle, no question.

26. Whos your favorite Batgirl?

Cassandra Cain. I love Steph, but she REALLY shouldn’t have been Batgirl.

27. Batgirl and the birds of Prey or Red Hood and the Outlaws?

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, because as far as I’m aware, it’s not written by a disgusting human being.

28.  Favorite comic run?

Scott Peterson, Kelley Puckett and Damion Scott's run on Batgirl.

29. Favorite comic artist?

Alex Ross or J.H. Williams III. I really like Jim Lee too, but just as an artist.

30. Favorite comic writer?

Gail Simone, Greg Rucka, Paul Dini or Dan Jurgens

31. Do you like The Joker?

When he’s written well, yep! Of course, that goes for more or less every character.

32. Who do you think is the most overused or overrated characters?

Harper Row. In her first few appearances, I really liked her and she definitely has a lot of potential. However, throughout “Batman Eternal” and “Batman and Robin Eternal”, she was shilled constantly, especially at the expense of Stephanie and Cassandra, and it’s infuriating.

33. Batman the animated series or Superman the animated series?

I love Superman: The Animated Series, but Batman: The Animated Series is just amazing.

34. Legion of Superheros or Batman Beyond?

Batman Beyond. I never really watched Legion of Superheroes.

36. Justice league or Justice league Unlimited?

Both.

37. The Batman or beware the Bat?

Neither. I hated both of them.

38. Who do you think is the most overlooked or underused character?

Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain.

39. Do you watch Gotham?

Yep, but it’s awful and like watching a trainwreck. Season 4 is marginally better (props for actually getting someone who isn’t white to play Ra’s al Ghul, even if they’re still butchering the pronounciation), but it’s still a dumpster fire.

40. Do you like marvel?

Mostly. I’ve hated what they’ve done with Spider-Man ever since One More Day (which turned Peter into a villain, because only villains makes deals with the devil, especially once that erase a child from existence), and the whole “Jubilee’s a vampire thing” is crap (Jubilee is my favourite character, and the fact that she lost her powers but freakin’ Peepers got to keep his is atrocious), and let’s not even get started on Nick Spencer and his bullshit. But there’s still a lot I do like.

41.  Jon kent or Damian Wayne?

Jon Kent. Damian has grown on me (even if there’s been this disturbing “Damian is Bruce’s one true son” trend in the comics lately), but Jon is just adorable.

42. Renee Montoya or Vic Sage

Both!

43. Kate Kane and Renee Montoya or Apollo and Midnighter?

I’m a firm Kate/Maggie shipper, so Apollo/Midnighter.

44. Barry Allen or Wally West?

Wally West. Barry Allen has two modes: mind-numbingly dull or “Let’s steal Wally’s personality”.

45.  Kara Zor-El, Stephanie Brown or Cassie sandsmark?

Stephanie Brown

46. Kord Industrues, Wayne Tech or Lex Corp?

Wayne Tech

47. If you could have any characters powers who’s would you have?

Superman’s

48. Favorite villain?

Constantly changes, but as of me writing this, The Riddler.

49. DC Bombshells, Injustice or Kingdom Come?

Haven’t read DC Bombshells yet, and I hate Injustice, so Kingdom Come.

50. Injustice or the Arkham games?

The Arkham games.

51. Justice League or League of Assassins?

Justice League.

52. Are you excited about the upcoming Titans show? What about Young Justice?

Sort of. I’m cautiously optimistice. Definitely happy that Steph’s finally getting to appear in an adaptation (just worried that she’ll not be handled well, especially since Young Justice Season 2 ended with Tim and Cassie getting together for literally no reason). With Titans, I’m quite bitter that we’re probably not getting Cyborg, and I’m worried about the age difference between Raven’s actress and the rest of the cast (they should all be the same age).

#DC Comics #dalekofchaos

[jinandtonics-archive]

Hi my name is Steph and I suck at tag games

I got tagged in a few variations of this, so here is the closest one to combining all of them. I got tagged by: @rosebudjin, @itsjinmin and @cinnamonsuga. Thank u my darlings.

rules: answer 30 questions then tag 20 blogs you would like to know better

honey darling no. The mutuals I have either tagged me or already got tagged by other mutuals ahaha

get to know me:

nicknames: Steph, Neffles, Na.  gender: female star sign: Sagittarius (I just found out and I’m coming to terms with it) height: 5′6  time: 13:08pm birthday: 22nd November favorite bands: BTS (what a fucking shock), Foals, Young the Giant. I cba to list all the kpop ones. favorite solo artists: Khalid, FRANK OCEAN, Hayley Kiyoko, Troye Sivan, Childish Gambino.  song stuck in my head: To Myself - DPR Live (Megan mentioned it in her post so now it’s there) last movie watched: I literally never watch movies. The last one was Wonder Woman almost 2 months ago. last show watched: Brooklyn Nine Nine. I’m finally catching up. when did i create my blog: This blog was 23rd March 2017. But my main was August 2010. what do i post: Mainly BTS, some other kpop groups. My other blog is 90% shitposts now. last thing i googled: “can rabbits eat celery” (Bertie has got so much food today. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a bunny eating watermelon.) do you have any other blogs: My main is flareandfadeforever and it’s a state tbh. Kinda regret making this a sideblog now. why did you choose your url: I love puns and I love Kim Seokjin. following: 250 followers: 55 on this blog. It’s still v new and I don’t make my own shit. Yet. favorite colors: Blue! Purple is a very close second. average hours of sleep: 6/7 at the moment. But I sleep during the day too. lucky number: 22! my birthday is 22/11 which just looks pretty, but also a lot of significant things happen on the 22nd for me.  instruments: Trumpet, saxophone, ukulele (badly), and I own a guitar. what am i wearing: baggy sweatshirt and leggings. how many blankets i sleep with: just my duvet. But in the Summer, I just wrap myself around it like a koala. dream job: at the moment, writing comedy for TV/online. But if I’m being 100% honest, I always wanted to do music. dream trip: I want to travel everywhere. But I am hoping to do a road trip across the states with my friends. I also really want to go to Asia at some point. favorite food: pizza. Or mashed potatoes. (yeah, u better cry Megan) nationality: British favorite song rn: I’m listening to Khalid’s album on repeat to the point I can’t name the individual songs. I do really like Don’t Wanna Fall in Love by Kyle too.

bts would you rather:

build a snowman with taehyung OR have a snowball fight with hoseok

get coffee with yoongi OR get ice cream with yoongi (fuckin hate coffee)

go to the cinema with jimin OR the amusement park with jungkook

do a dance cover with hoseok OR sing a duet with jin (honestly is that not the dream)

kiss namjoon OR cuddle yoongi

babysit with jimin OR dogsit with taehyung (looking after puppies with an actual puppy)

meet hoseok’s family OR have taehyung meet your family (my family are fucking mental and I’m p. sure he’d fit right in)

film a commercial with hoseok OR film a sketch with taehyung (I do sketch anyway so that would be fab)

hug jimin OR hold hands with jungkook (squish the squish)

go to paris with jin OR to london with yoongi (I live an hour from London and I hate it. Paris seems more interesting.)

film a drama with jin OR do a photo shoot with namjoon

attend an award show with namjoon OR wear couple t-shirts at the airport with jungkook (the “couple shirt” with kookie would just be my number and “please return if lost”)

spend a lazy day with yoongi OR explore a city with hoseok (megan’s right u can’t choose. Instead, we all go round a city then we go back the hotel and laze about and watch shitty films.)

fall asleep next to jimin OR wake up next to jungkook 

have a fun picnic with hoseok OR a fancy date with jin (mate i’m going for both. Idk about fancy dates but i do know about Kim Seokjin. I love picnics.)

have jungkook serenade you OR have taehyung sing you to sleep (oh NO)

have a dance party with hoseok OR sing karaoke with yoongi (All i want in life is to take Hobi to a gay bar. I’m not saying he’s gay, I’m saying that queer kids know how to fucking dance honestly)

go camping with jimin and tae OR go to the beach with namjoon and yoongi (it would be a fucking disaster and that’s the shit I’m here for)

have a sleepover with the hyung line OR a birthday party with the maknae line 

celebrate halloween with jungkook, yoongi, tae, and hoseok OR christmas with namjoon, jimin and jin (yeah I’m just straight up not picking. Honestly I want all the boys there.)

Idk if I actually really have many people to tag as everyone has been tagged! As usual, don’t feel like u have to do this! And if you want to do it, say i tagged u

@nochucametru, @williamteaspears, @bemybackpack, @jinsasleep, @hobi4kook, @omfgbts.

#tag games #about me #here is a lot of drabble u r welcome #sorry this took me ages as normal #this week has been hectic

[bleedingpurple]

Follow Forever!

Oh my gosh, you guys. I legit love all of you. You guys are so amazing. I can’t believe you guys have actually stuck with me and my weird response times. I haven’t been that active lately because my therapy has been really intense (but now it’s the weekend I’ll have some free time :D) 

But guys, seriously. I have made so many new friends here, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. Each of you are so kind, and you’re all AMAZING  writers! I’m honestly so lucky to have you guys. Oh no, I'm rambling. I’m gonna cut myself off here and get to the tagging so I don’t bore you guy. <3<3

This is super long so I’m gonna have to put this under a read more! 

Some beyond amazing people that I have to thank for being so wonderful <3<3<3<3

@cassiecwayne: oh my gosh, Jean, my love, you are such an amazing person and such an amazing writer, but most of all, you are an amazing friend. You are such a kind, sweet person, and you being so much laughter to my life when I’m down. I love you so much. Never stop being you <3

@rxsurrxcted: Clint! I’ve known you for such a long time. We’re coming up on what, out third year of friendship? Either way, I’m so so lucky to have you as a friend. You’re always there to chat and freak out about things with me. You are such a sweetheart and I love you so much and you’re an amazing person and friend. Thank you so much for just being here and putting up with my weirdness XD

@cassies-comics: Okay, lemme just, lemme tell you how much of an amazing writer you are, okay? Like, you’re so kind and I love chatting with you, even if we don’t talk that much, and thank you for putting up with my crazy plot ideas <3 You’re such a sweetheart and I’m glad you’re in my... Dash? Yeah, sure, that works lol. But seriously, I’m glad to have you. 

@the-stars-n-an-alien / @neverheardof: Fairy, my love, my dearest, I am beyond lucky to have you. I’m so so so so thankful to have you in my life. You are kind, and smart and I have amazing conversations with you. Like Clint, we have known each other for almost 3 years now, and I truly cherish out friendship. You are so good at writing and drawing and talking and you have the best ideas, and plots and i just... I just love you, okay? Thank you for everything you’ve done and just, thank you for being you <3

@thegoof: My dude, thank you so so much for being such a great friend. Honestly I can’t tell you how many weird looks I’ve gotten from people because I read something funny from you and choke on my own spit. You are such a cool person, amazing artist, writer and a super amazing friend. Thank you for being a part of my life. And your puns are so good. Pun wars with you are always a challenge! (legit its such a challenge for me to reply to your puns but i love it so much)

@lcstinthewoods: We have never talked, but I admire your writing so much! Thank you for taking the time to reply to my silly threads, you’re a doll <3

@backinblueandblack: We haven’t talked much, but I love writing with you! Our thread is going so smoothly! I love it! (cookies are the best, tbh) 

@timmydrake-wayne: Tasher... My love... My Tim... You are legit amazing. We’ve only been talking for like, a month now? I think? Maybe 2, 3 tops, but I already love you <3 You’re so kind and such an inspiration to me. I’m so so lucky to have you as a friend <3

@based-superboy: Hello friend! We don’t chat that much, but when we do I always love it! I love writing with you so much. Your writing is great and you always post funny things that make me cackle. Thanks for being you <3

@escriimatiic: Syd, LET ME LOVE YOU! You are such an amazing person and friend and legit how do you put up with my weirdness? How do you sleep after seeing all of the potatoes I draw sexy legs on? How are you still talking to me after all that? How are you so kind? And tall? And why am I so short? Well, guess we’ll never know. But I’m so thankful for you and your friendship and being so nice, and kind, and sweet and I love you man. You're like family at this point <3<3

@b-atmans: Okay, confession time. You’re so good at writing you scare me. Whenever I see a reply from you I get a little giddy. From the brief OOC interactions we’ve had, I’ve come to admire you even further. You’re very nice, and easy to talk with! :D Never stop being you!

@flashgotthis: My gosh I love you. It’s once again, been almost 3 years and I’m so glad I know you. You’re so so fun to write with, and I love love chatting with you so much. You’re easy to interact with IC and OOC and like, I really admire you. Thank you for being you, just, thank you so much. Keep being you, cause after all, nobody else can be you, right? <3<3

@cxttingties: You. Are. A. S T A R. Literally, you play Artemis so incredibly well, and I love talking with you and I just, you just so amazing??? like? I admire your writing so much, and how fast you can write. You’re really easy to write with, but I love how Artemis challenges Steph, and really really makes me think. I just think you’re an overall amazing person, and a super cool noodle. <3 XO

@oursourtragedy: Okay, we haven’t talked much, but I already admire you! I love all your muses (kitty is adorable) and like, I love your blog (I’m always blown away by multi-muse blogs, like, how do you switch between muses so fluently?) anyway, I’m glad we get to write together! 

@wxngsandwxbs: I love your writing. I’m so glad you ship the thing too?!?! Like, legit so happy. I love writing with you so much <3

@birdb0yw0nder: Friend! I’m so lucky to be able to chat with you, and like, we share mutual love for our child. You are such a sweet person and thank you for putting up with me <3<3

@wcnderman: Hello! We’ve just started writing together but I already love you and your character! You’re so creative?? like??I love it

@makeitspeedy: Legit sweetheart is what you are. I remember when we started writing, I was going through a tough time, and you were so kind and supportive about it. You are also an amazing writer. Man, you’re just all around a cool noodle 

@isxhoolxdyxu​: Friend! I’m so glad we get to chat OOC. You’re an incredibly fun person to talk to and you actually put up with all the pics I send you of my dogs! Thanks for being so awesome!!!!

@snotnosedbat​: Oh mY gOsH you are kinda amazing? I love how you play your character, and all your other ones too! So amazing! We’ve only chatted briefly, but you seem to be a really cool person! :D

@technical-robin​: Okay so like, we haven't talked in like, forever? But I’ve known you for almost 3 years and you’re an amazing friend! I love chatting and writing with you so much! You’re pretty A++++

@notyouraveragemartian​: Amazing writer, amazing muse and extremely amazing Mun. Sure, we’ve only had some brief interactions but I love your M’gann and you're just an amazing RPer (I still gotta get those icons to you!)

@officerwingxdings​: Okay, lemme just, you’re amazing, okay? Like, your writing style is gr8, and I love the way you write Dick. You’re also really fun to talk to! I love reading your writing and it always makes me smile to see you on my dash! :)

@huntress-earthtwo​: Amazing writer! I love writing with you! I love the way you play Helena so much!!!! :D

@sassyassgrayson​: FRIEND! Hello! I love talking and writing with you! To be honest, I love your character! You write him so so incredibly well! I love it so much! :D:D:D:D

@jaybirdtxdd​: Ayee, Blondie! Thank you so much for being such an amazing person! Tbh late night conversations with you are so great, and you’re so kind and fun to talk to and much a kind person. I love having you as a friend so so much, and I’m really grateful that I have you <3

@cadmusreject​: Hi there! We chat sometimes, and when we do I love it so much. I can’t believe that we’re gonna learn how to call cows, like, we’re gonna rule all the cows lol. Anyway, you’re an amazing writer and I adore having you as a friend

@doesitcomeinpurple: Hey! I love your writing so much, even tho I haven't responded to the thread yet lol. ahhh, the wonders of stress. Anyway, I’m super excited to respond to the writing and see where the story takes us!!!! 

@grrlwonder: Okay confession time: I love the way you play Steph. I love your style of writing too. I really look up to you, and hope I can be as good as you one day. 

@blackcowledbat: We’ve chatted briefly to plot our story, but I can already tell you’re a pretty cool person. I also love the way you write so much!!!! And the plot we have is absolutely amazing!!!!

@unreliable-hero: I LOVE YOUR CHARACTER AND THE WAY YOU WRITE. Tbh I love the writing we have, and I love the way you actually write and your blog is amazing and tbh I could go on and on.

@scngbirdgrxyson: Truly a star, I love how you write your character and like, such a good idea? I love your blog too, and your writing and just, you’re literally amazing?!?!

@marithegraysonkid:  I love talking to you so much! The stories you tell are amazing, and tbh I wanna steal your chickens and your wonderful washer machine cat. It’s been amazing both talking and writing with you!

@nxthisdaughter: HI! KAE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH LEMME HUG YOU. But like, legit, I’m so so lucky to have you in my life and I’m so so thankful. You are such a sweet, kind person and I love you Kaebae <3. Thank you for being such a positive light in my life and thank you for being so kind, and warm, and welcoming and sweet and so fun to talk to and did I already mention I love you? Because I do <3 

@calliopesnow: HI I LOVE YOU. You have stuck with me for so long, and been such a great friend. Your OCs are A++++ and I’m honestly so overwhelmed with emotion cause you’re so amazing and kind and so easy to talk to and an amazing writer and artist and I love you so so much and I’m so lucky to know you <3 thank you foe being such a spectacular person <3

Gems I have the pleasure of seeing on my dash <3<3

@fastestboyalive: I love your Wally? Like? I’ve been admiring your blog from afar for like years <3 @theredwonder: You are legit amazing. I’m always shy to talk to you cause I guess its a bit of like, hero worship? Idk but like, you’re amazing @nationalcityy: I love your writing and like, idk I love Kara’s responses to the ask box memes XD You’re a gem, never change  @dawnofspeed: Literally amazing blog. I love seeing you on my dash. I love all the stuff you post <3 And your writing is amazing <3 @britishmate: You just put out the starter, and I’m excited to start writing with you! I love you character tbh  @her-own-rules: Okay, amazing writing for an amazing muse <3 I’m so glad we’re mutuals  @americanalien​: Okay so, we’ve never talked, or even interacted really at all, but I love reading your stuff! You're an amazing writer and I’m glad I get to see you on my dash!  @nottheheroyouwanted​: I have some legit hero worship here. You’re an amazing Kara, and an amazing writer. Your blog is goals. @multacane​: woof woof, woof woof woof? Bork bork, grrr, woof! (translation: I adore your character so much, like?? so amazing? And I love your writing style and seeing you on my dash.  @thebatofgothamcity​: A lovely person to write with is what you are! And a generally lovely person in general! I love writing with you and reading all your posts!  @capedfound​: Alright, here I go with the hero worship again *nervous sweating* Okay but seriously, your blog and the way you write is amazing and I’m kinda in awe over here.  @crimsxnbolt​: Alright, we’ve only had very brief interactions but I’m glad I got to threateningly strum at you. That kinda made my day. Also you’re an amazing writer, and your Wally is A++++ @bienvenbeetles​: Hi there! We’ve talked briefly about a thread, but I think I forgot to send one in lol. Anyway, you’re a super cool person and a gem on my dash!  @redxbird: I love seeing you on my dash like, so so much. You're amazing and like, I’m a bit awestruck here not gonna lie @harley-of-gotham: Super fun to write with~! I love your writing, and the way our story is going! @masked-oracle: So like, we’ve just started writing together but your blog and writing is A++++ I’m very excited to get out thread going!!  @flashter: Great blog, great muse. I love your writing and just, your Wally is just???? So perfect?? so adorable?? I dont even know, I just legit love your blog.  @starksfrequentlyassedquestions: Our thread is but a child, yet it has so much potential! Lol anyway, I love your blog. So great!! Super great writing and the prompts you reblog are always perfect! :D

#follow forever

[warpedchyld]

Tagged by the super sweet @thisismydesignhannibal

name | Stephanie

nicknames | Steph, Menley, Lyriika (my WoW character’s names XD) A couple others that only a select few get to call me

zodiac sign | Virgo

height | 5′″ orientation | Ace, possibly demi? nationality | ‘Murican favorite fruit | Watermelon, strawberries, mango

favorite season | Fall favorite book | Napalm and Silly Putty, The Anne of Green Gables Series (L.M. Montgomery), The Earth’s Children Series (Jean M Auel), The Elenium and Tamuli trilogie0s (David Eddings), Dragonriders of Pern series (Anne McCaffrey), anything by Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark favorite flower | Don’t care much for flowers favorite scent | It changes but I like autumn/fall themes scents most favorite color | Don’t got one favorite animal | Dogs, now if we’re talking mythical, Dragons coffee, tea, or hot cocoa | Honestly depends on how I feel and what there is to drink.  average sleep hours | 4-6

Hogwarts house: Hufflepuff

cat or dog person | Dogs favorite fictional character | Will Graham, Steve Rogers, Anne Shirley, Lessa, Ayla, Zelandoni,Spencer Reid TOO DAMN MANY TO LIST  number of blankets you sleep with | Either a sheet or a super light comforter.

dream trip | Road trip around the world.

Dream Job | Dunno. TO be rich enough I never HAD to work so I could find what makes me happy blog created | Uh...sometime in 2012? But I didn’t start using it till March 2014 number of followers | More than one, less than one million

Why I made a Tumblr | Got nagged at by Opal ( @glitteryspacegeneral ) thenignored it for a long time out of pure spite. But then Tumblr was the only place I could find fanart and fiction of a pairing i was REALLY into tat the time and then, yet again, Opal nagged me into watching Hannibal and well...

Some More Questions from @fannibalmonica ’s tag :)

1. Are you named after someone? My biological dad. I Was supposed to be Stephen Jr. Surprise!

2. When was the last time you cried? The other night. Got some really sad news.

3. Do you like your handwriting? Nope. IT’sso sloppy and messay and no matter how I try i can’t write neat

4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Either salami or turkey, depending on my mood.

5. Do you have kids? Fuck the HELL no! Smelly, slobbery little beasts. 

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I don’t know. Probably not.

7. Do you use sarcasm? ...are there people who don’t?

8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes

9. Would you bungee jump? Maybe. If I ever get down to my ideal weight maybe lol

10. What is your favorite kind of cereal? Froot Loops or Cap’n Crunch for junk cereals. For healthy cereals i like shredded wheat and bran flakes.

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? No. Well at leaat not with my current pair of shoes. They are a bit small so I have to leave them so loosely tied i can slip them on and off. 

12. Do you think you’re a strong person?  No. I’m about the most cowardly and weak person I know.

13. What is your favorite ice cream? I rarely eat it but when I want it I WANT IT lol. Honestly depending on my mood its either vanilla, butter pecan, cookies and cream or, my ultimate favorite, Cold Stone Sweet Cream.

14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Don’t rightly know in all honesty.

15. What is the least favorite physical thing you like about yourself? What? Right now I just really really hate my body and mind and wish they would get their act together.

16. What color pants and shoes are you wearing now? Black leggings with pink stripes up the side, black socks. I’m home, shoes are OFF.

17. What are you listening to right now? My dinner cooking. :) 

18. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Not sure. 

19. Favorite smell?  Too many. Cinnamon, vanilla, , damp earth, fall/woodsy smells.

20. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? My best friend.

21. Favorite sport to watch? None. Sports bore me to tears.

22. Hair color? Brown

23. Eye color? Brown

24. Do you wear contacts? Nopers

25. Favorite food to eat? Potatoes! In any and all forms!

26. Scary movies or comedy? Honestly depends onmy mood though I guess I prefer comedies simply because I am a coward and can’t watch scary movies alone. 

27. Last movie you watched? I...have no clue. I don’t watch movies that often.  It was either X-Men Apaocalypse or Captain America: Civil War

28. What color of shirt are you wearing? Bright orange

29. Summer or winter? Winter

30. Hugs or kisses? Neither. Don’t like being touched but...if I am in the mood always hugs.

31. What book are you currently reading? I rarely read books. I stick mainly to fanfiction but I did just finish Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchet and am either going to start Pet Peeve by Piers Anthony or Murder House by James Patterson. Not sure if I want humor or suspense more (have to switch to actual books instead of my kindle. THey cracked down on having electronics at our desks at work). 

32. Who do you miss right now? My best friend. My nephew. My great aunt.

33. What is on your mouse pad? Do not have one.

34. What is the last TV program you watched? Of my own volition it was Supernatural. Roommates starts watching Wokraholics and Broad City though so I watched them by default cuz I was in same room.

35. What is the best sound? Silence

36. Rolling Stones or The Beatles?  Eh not too big a fan of either but I still like Beatles more than the Stones

37. What is the furthest you have ever traveled? From California to North Carolina

38. Do you have a special talent? I can make a situation go from fun to severely awkward in 0.7 seconds.

39. Where were you born? Los Angeles, California

#aboot meh

[celestialallstars]

Episode #2: “also I’m lying about being vegan” - Bryce

So the vote off was okay. I was slightly worried it was going to be Alyssa.

For the challenge I sat out. I hate sitting out. It makes me feel nervous because I can know if they are trying their hardest or not. I hope we can win because i dont want to go to tribal. The good thing is that I think I may be social good in my tribe.

I've done more reflecting and like I think I need to just count on a good swap. While I do enjoy this tribe I have to be prepared for worst case scenario. I do think perhap I jumped the gun a little with the alliance stuff on my tribe though I at least trust a few people around here. Kori and Bryce are cool yet it is interesting seeing perspectives from Stephen and Jared, the latter of which has admitted to feeling weary about the other. Still I find that Cyrena is my blindspot. I talk to Rhys, Alyssa, Mo, and Jack here and there but I am thinking about trying to get deeper connections. Hmm we will see!!

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I'm just running Loris' chance of finding an idol lol so far despite talking up a storm we have succeeded in having the same idol hunts lol communication is our strong suit.

I really hope we win, if we lose and I did the worst... I’m gonna be devastated... I’m hopeful we can pull through. Also real quick my dumbass took the time to write chrysanthemum for a flower category.

KARTHIK GOT BOOTED I REPEAT KOMNATA TOOK A HIT AND HE DRAGGED ANNA!! SHES A KRADHAKA!! (if thats a slur im so sorry i do not know NNNN). anyway. category is IS my comp but I SURELY FLOPPED!! BYEE!! i got 58 last season i got 99 like bokay lol

anyway this isnt my actual confession for the round but WHEN ALYSSA CALLED ME AND TOLD ME TO NOT TRYHARD COMPS IT REALLY HIT DIFFERENTLY HUH!! IVE BEEN FLOPPING

also i feel like my tribe hates me oh well they can eat my pussy n call me the winner :p

Im so nervous. I dont want to go to tribal. Im really scared. Kinda.

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This really sucks. Dont think i would have helped. It just sucks we have to vote someone off now. Im kinda nervous.

SO! My alliance searching has gotten off to a very strange start. I started by approaching Jared, someone who I've spent a lot of time talking to and seems like he'd be very useful to my game in the long run. I wanted to make a 4-person alliance with him, Mitch, and Kori. He didn't want to pull Kori in though, because he's apparently close with Bryce. So, whatever, I'm not gonna complain, three person alliance is still decent.

Almost immediately after I finish settling that deal, KORI comes to me saying he'd like to make an alliance. The initial idea he proposes is with Me/Him/Bryce/Rhys/Mitch. This is fine too! Being a part of more than 1 alliance sounds like it could be a good time assuming we don't go to too many tribal councils. SO I said yes.

Of course, I wanted to avoid this whole situation blowing up, so I go to talk to Mitch about it so he knows what's up and hopefully keep him from thinking I'm a two-timing mfer. He's okay with the idea but wants to stay loyal to our alliance with Jared. Fine. Totally fine. A little dicey if we have to vote more than 1 person out, but it should keep people from talking about getting rid of me for the time being.

This is where shit gets BAD.

Kori talks to Rhys and Bryce about this group, and apparently RHYS told him he'd prefer to have Jared instead of Mitch. What the FUCK RHYS? I ALREADY TOLD MITCH! LMFAO

Jared wants to tell Mitch about it, which is uh... fine. BECAUSE HE ALREADY KNOWS BECAUSE OF ME AHHHHHHHHHHH!

If Maynor is voted out everyone on the tribe is gonna know about this alliance I'm shook. I wanna get Rhys out a little bit now. He has enough sway over Kori to get him to change his mind on this hours later. But how the FUCK am I gonna pull that off if there's only 6 of us? Whatever, that's down the road. Hopefully we'll win the immunity challenge and not have to worry about this.

SO I’m really freaking out about how bad I did on the tribal what the fuck! But whatever I can work my way out of this, I think I’ve connected well socially to the other tribe members and they’ve all done so well maybe I’ll be carried thorough but I’m incredibly worried GAH

So I've got my alliance of 5 together, and timing could not have been better because we unfortunately lost the challenge... which sucks this'll be my first premerge tribal in Celestial history.

I'm praying that I've got the baseline connections that I needed to get a Maynor Boot out of this tribal since the idea of a winnergeddon is pretty depressing.

I've got the vote reveal that I found too which is pretty cool but also fundamentally not something I know how to use in any productive manner to help my game. Just a fun thing I can do during the season provided I make it to merge to make it do the most it can.

I'm honestly pretty nervous, I've been trying to be lowerkey in the way things have gone down. I'm hoping that I've at least made the social connections and contributed enough to the tribe that they want to keep me, and nothing meta like Kori's a winner is gonna kill me immediately.

IM SO SAD UGHHh like not to be ott but i hate my tribe so much KJHFASDKJFHA  like how come they cant do good at any challenge its literally just naming some categories u could use google how do u not do much just GOOGLE KJAFHSDJ like AND ITS SO ANNOYING i dont wanna be 2nd boot thats so ugly and its like ppl dont give me a chance. mitch literally just doesnt respond to me like how do i play around that and yet he cant even go this round bc stephen loves him and so does jared like idk how hes just so frustrating i want him OUT. and ppl thrown out maynors name and yaa hes inactive and doesnt talk to me but still i know he doesnt hate me like mitch does and will actually reply to me when i msg him. jared my king but he FLOPPED THIS CHALLENGE JKASDFHKASHDFKJ but i forgive we all have bad days. also im lying about being vegan yaa

Phew! I was far too nervous for this challenge. I was feeling sick and all and had lost all hope but to see we kept immunity by a few points makes me feel good about our chances! Hoping none of the people I talk to on Tuatha go but I have to prepare for one of them to go sadly.

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Honestly I kinda hope it is Maynor who goes only because I talk to him the least. It sucks but I have to try and keep as connected as possible. Kori and Bryce are givens but Steph and Jared are like priority! Rhys and Mitch I am gucci with a little bit so it leaves Maynor...we'll see though!

WE’RE SAFE BEEEEEEEEECH IM SO HAPPY.

I would of been fine with coming in second but when I saw we came in first I got so excited. We were rewarded with a bunch of animals and I picked the alpacas in which I got nothing, but oh well. I hope I can manage to stay safe from now on.

Okay, day 6. Not sure what I said in my last confessional. So sorry for repeats?

So, me and Bryce are potatoes and love each other and cemented the Supddies duo. So right now he is my closest ally. Since this challenge started I've been worried about loosing, so I've been trying to a grasp on this tribe. So far, it *seems* everyone is good with me. However would they tell me otherwise, probably not.

So I want to push an alliance to keep me and Bryce safe. So I approach Jared and say we should make one and he agreed , but we didn't quite make one. Anyway fast forward like 2 hours, Kori approaches me saying he wants an alliance between Bryce, Mitch, Stephen, Himself and myself. I say sure whatever, cause this is survivors and I'm not turning nothing down. I express concern for Mitch though as he leaves both me & Bryce on read alot?! So he changes him out with Jarred. Which is awesome.

So currently, we are going to tribal. I'm in an alliance of 5, and within that 5 I feel like I'm in a unofficial 3 of me Bryce and Jarred. So that leaves Maynor and Mitch up for tribal. Some reason people like Mitch? guess hes not leaving them on read huh. So people want Maynor out. I'd prefer Mitch, but there isn't any point in pushing a vote this round as Im still in a strong place.

so here is my customary "must have a conf in before the round is over" conf. idk not a lot has seemed to have happened since my last one. Karthik left which was obvious and then it made sense why bodhi was being shady cause he couldn't fucking vote LOL. ugh the memories <3. and it wasn't even MY vote from marmoreal it was justin's from wakea LOL.

jack, alyssa and i are a tight 3 it seems like. we are sharing idol clues and just generally having a merry old time. Mo and I are also getting along really well, we are definitely vibing and i don't want him to go any time soon. Tobi i already new previously so there is a relationship there already, but i'm trying to overcome that and i want to start talking game with him soon. Bodhi, to me, is still a bit of an enigma. I still don't really know him that well, which is weird cause we've talked a bit. idk, when he do speak there isn't a lot of substance and its just slightly off putting. i also know him and alyssa have spoken a bit cause he told her about the doors on the middle branch so im watching on that.

the rest of the cast i seem to be getting along well with. I'm definitely putting less time into talking to them because previous org experiences tell me that tribe first, then OW. Rhys, Chloe and Michael i all love. Zach and bryce too, but i know there is a friend group in them and tobi so i would like one of them gone before a merge situation for sure. I find kori kinda annoying, you can definitely tell he's doing the rounds talking to everyone. Chris and Mitch i still don't really know either.

Idk maybe i'm not taking this as seriously as i should but like as i said coming into this, i've already proved myself in S4, so i don't need to go mad this game trying to prove myself. i'm taking a more laid back approach, which might come to bite me in the ass so who knows what it will do to me looking ahead.

So I have a plan to possibly use Chloe's not wanting an alliance to my advantage should we swap with majority...essentially I sell to people how I wanted to work with other people and start an alliance with, say, Zach and Loris. Though when Chloe was asked, she rejected it. As a result, this cause a rift to form in that it left mistrusts and sides to form and then Wallace, no united tribe! Only downside is this being one world so somebody can go to Chloe and tell her this....what to do what to do

IM SO AHHHH WOOH JARED FINDING IDOL SO HAPPY im so sad tho bc like he wont votemitch so maynors going i just know this is a bad idea but w/e at least having jared have the idol gives me a little more confidence

So in regards to this idol messiness, I've talked with Stephen, Kori, Jared Zach, Loris, and all. While some did make it weird, the last two I've been talking the most as far as info and it has been rad because we talk about things that others tell us. But last night Loris and I told each other where we can go before to avoid us going to the same places again. WELL this morning I told him where I went and found nothing. He told me that he'd go to mid branch and do Mitch because he never played his idol and I'm like ok makes sense. Now he avoided the question when I asked if he had anything but was talking just fine before it so now I'm like oh okay...is this an idol finder? I guess I'll see but if it is then good for him I guess LOL still I have a suspicion but maybe I am overreaching

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I just realized Loris in fact did send a message about his response to the idol so I guess I'm a fool...but it was still missing exactly where he went so I wont let him off that easy!

lol nvm! Chloe said it was too early for an alliance so that flopped. so that scares me bc I feel like chloe has the power to be close with everyone to the point where even if anyone tried to get her out people wouldn’t want to do it... yikes.... I’m slightly excited for a swap? I’ve barely spoken to jack kori and alyssa and me and maynor haven’t messaged each other once NSMDMDMFMFFMFM... but on the other hand I’m close with bodhi , Jared, Bryce and probably other ppl I’m forgetting so I mean the chances of me being utterly fucked aren’t that high...

I dont know if im paranoid or what. But im having a bad feeling. I feel like I may be a target but if people are saying voting for someone who is ‘inactive’. If thats the reason i may be target then its a lie cuz ive been talking to my whole tribe. Im really nervous mostly because dont wanna let the hosts down for picking me to come back.

My sheer power won us immunity and I will not accept any other description. 86 fucking points yall i was NOT going back to tribal again. Alyssa Matt and I are collabbing on an idol search for the bridge but someone is apparently beating us to it? I'm kinda confused but also don't try to worry about idols that much. I feel like I'm in a good spot in this tribe between my trio and Bodhi, but he is admittedly hard to read lately. Mo is very sweet I'd love for him to stick around and Tobi has kinda dipped a little bit. All in all glad i'm immune for once, final 19 baby!!

Rhys has told me that the target is Mitch tonight. Im still kinda scared that itll be me but Jared also confirmed the Mitch vote. Unless they are both playing me hard (i hope not) then Mitch is suppose to be leaving. Going to try and talk to Bryce, Stephen, and Kori and hopefully its true. Dont want to leave this early.

So me and Jared chatted and thought hey let's make a chat for friends and just use it as such! I honestly would love it but also it's like beneficial for me if it can be an alliance. Three Kings is already nice but we needs some protection and even if it's just Loris and Jared, something is better than nothing!

SOOOO we are going to tribal! Before i get started on that, I want to talk about my relationships. I really like Jared and I tell him pretty much everything. He is my number 1 as of now. Stephen is my number 2, but he also tells me everything. Stephen decides to form an alliance between us 3, not knowing that Jared and I are closer than he is to either one of us. Jared and I made it to the end of the bridge only for someone else to beat us to it. How AGITATING. Me, being the social god that I am, got crucial information from Stephen that Kori wanted to create an alliance with me bryce himself and stephen so I should watch my DMS. Funny thing is, Kori never contacted me ONCE about an alliance; even when I saw him online throughout the day. Turns out, Jared REPLACED me in the alliance and now its a 5 person alliance with everyone except me n maynor (love that for us!!!). This got me thinking, RN maynor is the easy boot because of his activity, but what if we blindside the Kori/Bryce duo. Then I realized I don't have time today to cause chaos in the vote, so I'm gonna just let Maynor bite the bullet and hope we never return to tribal council. If we do, the vote will likely tie 3-3 the first go around and then maybe rocks? It'll be interesting for sure. Stephen and Jared both have been telling me everything in this alliance Kori created, so I am pretty sure they are both more loyal to the alliance with me. I'm kind of hoping we swap soon? I've been building solid relationships with Drew, Michael, Bodhi, Tobi, Mo, and others.

In a miraculous turn of events, I sat out of the challenge and my tribe is still immune! They tried hard to lose though.

Maynor is probably leaving, I'm sad but I haven't told him. If he hasn't been putting in the effort to connect with his tribe enough and they're calling him inactive, I'm not gonna be able to fix that in two hours, and if it gets out that I told him, it's only gonna fuck me up down the road. We're hosting a season really soon anyway that probably would have started casting while this season is going. I'll take a little distance from that to find my footing here.

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https://www.npr.org/2019/09/11/758080813/come-from-away-tiny-desk-concert

Also watch this. Hosts now, everyone else when confs come out

Ok karthik went. This is boring. Hope Kori and Jared are safe. Crazy stuff is probably happening this round but do I care? Maybe. I haven’t decided. As long as I’m safe I’m just here for the social game until merge.

Then it’ll be Big Move Bodhi >:).

I’m immune again tonight yeeehaw. I fully thought I’d fucked it and I got the lowest score on the challenge but also I was sick so I’m gonna blame it on that. This new feeling of being immune in celestial is kinda the best feeling so I’m a happy chloe rn and I love my tribe and I love this cast and I love one world and everything is good and nice

So i'm just. so. relieved. that we didnt have to go to tribal after last one... i think that vote has been the earliest vote i've ever received in an org... all bc of his nasty annoying bitter ass... not over previous beef which is super minor and I SHOULD BE THE ONE WHO'S BITTER OVER IT... but i wasn't and he was and he went from a winner to first boot so he can suck it. i just realized i haven't guessed for idols for the last 3 openings... love being in pst where i'm confused all the time... but anyway i heard from jared that maynor is leaving and he's one of the few people in the cast of whom i have zero connections with so i'm not too pressed about it tbh... even though i've heard he's super sweet but we haven't talked yet... i think... i'm honestly like a little terrified if we go to tribal again because i really don't feel like i have much pull in my tribe even though i've been trying hard socially its just been so flat... idek what more to do bc i already got a vote last tribal and if we go again i have no idea what's gonna happen UGH I HATE THIS!!! im so nervous all the time and i feel like im on the outs so i hope i can survive till swap so i can get something solid going on... this tribe is too straight for me

One hr left and still so nervous. People stopped talking a while ago. Im hoping it stays on Mitch. Ahhhhhhhhhhh. why I’m PAN-icking. Just need to trust the bonds i made with my tribe.

Okay I really think I'm making a comeback! I've kicked my socializing into another level after being so MIA. So far I've done well in the challenges which makes me an asset to the tribe. And I've been trying to talk with EVERYONE. I get a long really well with Zach, Michael, and Chloe on my tribe. And I love Drew but I know he always tries to make a 4 man alliance and he hasn't mentioned one to me so I think I may not be part of his plans, we'll see. On the other tribes I get on well with Matt and Jack and Tobi, I love those boys. I'm hoping to maybe make an alliance with everyone I mentioned, but I have to play it safe for now. Can't come in too hot.

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Maynor is voted out 6-1.

#episode #episodes #shinebright

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Winter Break

15/50 - Raex/RaeHood - Jason and Raven

Winter Break AU

I had an awesome anon ask me about whether or not I would continue this AU, and while I wasn’t sure if I would, I did write something little as a prompt. I hope it’s okay. Thank you so much, this was fun.

Jason wanted to imagine that this was a dream. Honestly. It felt like a dream, all soft around the edges and filled with warm thoughts and memories of hot chocolate after a snowball fight. He lay there on his bed, listening to the soft hum of the gas fireplace as it flickered in the corner of his room, filling the space with a dancing, muted light. All he could really think about was how stupidly cute Raven looked when she was bloodthirsty, her hands filled with pristine white snow. She had rolled around and played with Titus before being bombarded with a snowball from Dick and then… well, things got a little crazy.

But fun. Oddly fun, for a girl who seemed to close out so many other people, even herself at timed. She could be surprisingly… easy to get along with. Almost like a friend, or…

Jason blacked that thought before it went a little too far out of his comfort zone. She was Dick’s guest - his friend from his uptight ivy league university on the other side of the country. She wasn’t here to stay, and she certainly wasn’t here for him anyway.

A knock from his door prompted him to roll off the bed with a groaning curse, throwing it up to look down at…

“Raven?”

He just stood there and stared at Raven as she stood in his doorway in a baggy sweater that he could have sworn was his, and a pair of pajama pants that must have been Tim’s. Hist heart did something weird, practically stuttering as he tried to process what he was actually seeing. Nothing on her, he noted more to himself than anyone else in his head, was Dick’s.

“Ah, Alfred wanted me to grab you?” She jerked her thumb over her shoulder. “He said he needed your help with something in the kitchen?”

She tugged on the hem of his sweater and he watched her with an emotion building in his chest that felt like he was going to implode. He blinked, wracking his brain for something intelligent to say, something that made some kind of sense or logic, or really anything that felt like it might have conveyed actual feelings. But silence slid between them like a herd of elephants, and all he managed to force out was:

“Are those mine?”

“Oh.” Raven looked down at herself before nodding. “I guess so. Sorry, Alfred lent them to me. I hope you don’t mind?” She gave a one-shouldered shrug and he watched the collar of the sweater slide over her shoulder, exposing a flash of pale skin. He certainly didn’t mind at all.

“I just didn’t fit into Cass or Steph’s old things, so… I ah… it’s okay, right? I mean, I’ll wash it and give it back just as soon as my things are out of the wash.” She scrunched her nose. “I guess everything got a little wet this afternoon.”

“Yeah. That’s… uh, that’s fine. You can keep the sweater if you want.” He’d lose every sweater he owned to her if she wanted it, and especially if she looked like that in it. “I know it’s warm, besides you look kinda… cute.”

Oh god, what in the hell was he saying?

She blinked, pulling back just a little. “Thanks?”

“I mean… like it’s a good color on you.”

“It’s black.” She lifted an eyebrow and bit back a laugh, her head tilting to the side enough so that her hair brushed the top of her shoulder. “I think everyone is supposed to look good in black.”

He knew that she was two seconds away from calling him out, and Jason was about to fly into panic-mode any instant. He needed to calm himself down, or he wasn’t sure how in the world he was going to manage another three weeks of this girl around him. Especially not if he was going around calling her cute.

“Oh, wow. You have a ton of books!”

Before he knew what was happening, he watched as Raven pushed past him into his bedroom, making a straight path for the bookshelves lining his wall. Her fingers slid over the spine with a sort of reserved reverence, and Jason thought he could stand there all day and watch her touch his things. Some weird, twisted part of him liked seeing her touch his things. She could touch him too if she wanted.

“Uh, yeah. Do you read?”

She nodded. “I wish I had time to read a bit more, but my schoolwork and job make it hard to read for fun, so…” She shrugged and pulled out a book to look at the cover, examining it for a moment before reading the back. “I guess I just have to settle for just catching snippets of things whenever I have time.”

“Oh, I didn’t realize you had a job.” He found himself taking a step towards her, watching the way her eyebrows knitted together as she read. She was even cuter when she wasn’t paying attention. Ugh. He felt absolutely ridiculous, he needed to pull himself together, or this was going to turn embarrassing. “Where do you work?”

She snorted and pulled the book against her chest, offering a twitch of lips that looked almost like she was going to smile. “At the cafeteria. I’m a prep cook in the morning.”

Jason barely managed to catch a chuckle before it escaped, and shook his head. “Didn’t you say-”

“Yes.” Her head ducked a little bit lower, hiding a shift in her expression behind the curtain of her hair. Her shoulders shook with silent, sheepish laughter, and she finally glanced back up at him. “I am a terrible cook. Luckily I mostly just peel potatoes and cut vegetables, so it’s not like I’m actually cooking, otherwise there might be a sudden wave of food poisoning on campus.”  

“Awe, come on… you can’t be that bad.”

“Ask Dick sometime. He’s made the unfortunate mistake of trusting my cooking.”

Jason laughed, the sound bubbling up easily in his chest. It probably served him right anyway.

Jason tapped his fingers on his thigh, trying not to think about how oddly fun it might be to have her with him in the kitchen. Having her near him and he helped her create something all her own… it sounded kind of nice. His stomach turned a little and he tried to look as nonchalant as he could, the exact opposite of how he felt. “Ah… tell you what, I learned one or two things from Alfred. If you come hang out with me after dinner, we can try to make tomorrow’s lunch together?”

She caught her lower lip between her teeth, weighing the offer. There was a flash of caution in her eyes before she nodded, holding out her hand. “You’re on.”

He thought he might lose himself in her thin smile.

“But I’m warning you,” She said as he wrapped his fingers around her palm. “If anyone in the house gets sick, I’m blaming it on you.”

Fair enough.

#fifty thank you prompts #15/50 #raex #redrae #raehood #winter break au