alr like how tf did he do that
Fuck dude the duality of Kai being the big brother, the caretaker and protector of his loved ones, but also being able to be the most self-destructive ninja fucking kills me
Tim's Red Robin run is just him becoming like Bruce right after Jason's death.
Like Tim is more aggressive, and he's taking fights that he knows he most likely won't win, and he's practically suicidal. Tim lost himself to the same grief Bruce did.
Out of all the Batkids, Tim is the most likely Bruce. However, because he saw Bruce, he was able to set himself up with an actual support system.
But straight up, Tim didn't expect to survive any of it. His one job was to find Bruce and maybe die when Ra's shoves him out the window or when he protected Tam or when the Widower stabbed him.
Tim doesn't know, but he wasn't trying to live. He wasn't trying to die either. If he did, just blame it on circumstance. If he didn't, he didn't.
Tim was passively suicidal. He wasn't trying to die, but he wasn't not trying either.
Percy: The sassy/sarcastic one (obviously) Annabeth: the comeback queen. (“I wonder if that Red Sea monster is cherry flavored,” “Why don’t you go lick it and find out?”) Jason: dad joke enjoyer. (He gives off that energy) Piper: theatre kid (if she isn’t being self conscious, she will live and die for the dramatic effect) Leo: jokester/jester (also obvious) Hazel: uses too many swear words (still work in process, but I imagine the Navy seal copypasta) Frank: king of comedic timing (If Leo is Brennan Lee Mulligan’s dramatic set ups of Dropout, Frank has Zac Oyama’s delivery)
I have so much respect for Logan because he has amazing taste in people
Tim: so yeah, I’m bi
Dick: thank you for telling me, Timmy
Dick: who else knows?
Tim: that’s actually something I wanted to ask you about
Tim: how did you come out as bi to Bruce?
Dick: …what
Tim: I want to come out to Bruce next and I was just wondering how you told him
Dick: Tim, I’m not bi
Tim: …what?! Then how do you explain your feelings for Roy, Joey, Wally, and Vic?
Dick: they’re my friends. My feelings towards them are ones of friendship
Tim: you’ve told Vic multiple times that you could kiss him
Dick: yeah, like how friends do
Tim: …
Tim: what about-
Dick: every interaction can be explained with friendship
Tim: …
Tim: I don’t think you know how feelings of friendship work, Dick
I keep thinking of potential for "good dad Zeus" stories but for Olympians when they're younger/coming into power and they're making me very, very sentimental.
You're young Artemis and you're your father's daughter. You come to him first when you're upset or hurt because, intimidating as he is to many, he always holds you close, laughs fondly, and makes your distress easier to bear. You know that whoever hurt you will not sleep at night and your wounds will heal.
You're young Apollo and you're your mother's child but your father's favorite son. You and him share understanding looks that no one else comprehends. When you wake up from your first prophecy, you are terrified and confused, but you feel a steady, big, warm hand under yours and it's alright. He teaches you the art of fate. You know his mind like no other.
You're young Athena and you're your father's delight. He always finds newer and newer ways to engage your rapidly thinking mind, and he chuckles fondly at your theories. "You would be a mighty king, my child," he tells you and you know it is the highest praise though you don't delight in calls of power. You watch competitions and games standing by his side. You are, still, his greatest pride.
You're young Hermes and you always make your father laugh. He tells you stories of your mother, all scented with strawberry tree fruits and wild flowers, and you wonder how big a man's heart is to store so many loves. He chides you a little for your constant pranks but you can tell that he loves you from the little glint in his eyes. He always sits you close during banquets and listens to your stories even if they're made up.
You're young Dionysus and your father finds you perplexing. He might not understand you as well as his other children, but you watch him from afar and get him, somewhat. The grab for power and the need to keep it, the desire to make others bow to your might: you've felt it since you were much younger. Always a demanding son, always a ruthless little leopard. He'd pick you up and look at you in wonder, "you are so much like me".
You're young Ares and your father does not understand you as well because you're your mother's child. You are not as close to him as others are but that's how you are with most of your family. Deep down, he relates to you - he was much like you when he was young: taking what he's owed. As you grow older, you realize you've become the same great father he is, following in his steps.
Vicki Vale: Mr. Wayne are you Batman?
Bruce Wayne: What is a “Bat man?”
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Vicki Vale: Mr. Drake are you Red Robin?
Tim Drake: Like the restaurant?
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Vicki Vale: So Cassandra, are you Orphan?
Cassandra Cain: No I’m not an orphan. I have a dad.
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Vicki Vale: Mr. Thomas are you Signal?
Duke Thomas: Am I what?
Vicki Vale: Are you the Bat Signal?
Duke Thomas: That is the stupidest question I’ve ever been asked.
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Vicki Vale: Damian, are you Robin?
Damian Wayne: Tt, I am not a bird. Are you well, Ms. Vale? I’m concerned for your mental state.
I don't think Tim would kill the Joker, not even after Joker Junior.
I do, however, think he could manipulate someone else into it and retain the moral high ground, instead. After all, if someone else does it and he doesn't directly tell then to- well that was their decision, and he need not worry.
Tim, to Shiva: yeah but loads of people have defeated The Bat at this point. Just look at the Joker. I mean, Joker's basically unkillable. There's not a single assassin or vigilante or hero that could kill him. He just keeps on living and causing chaos.
Shiva: I cluld
Tim: no, no you really can't. But it's OK! Lots of people can't! It would take only the best to kill Joker. I mean sure, a LoA member might be able to...
Shiva: I will.
Tim, shrugging: whatever! You can do what you want but don't say I didn't warn you...
A week later, Joker's dead and Tim is biting back a grin as Bruce glares at them all.
Bruce: "Alright, who did it?"
Nightwing: you need to face it, B, it wasn't any of us.
Bruce, glaring at Tim: the wounds looked similar to that of a bo staff-
Tim, rolling his eyes: I was busy at Joker's ToD. Besides. I'm the best, but not the only bo staff user in the world. Lady Shiva rivals me as well- could have been her.
Bruce, scowl deepenign: and how exactly do you know Joker's ToD?
Tim points at the screen, wordlessly. The phrase "Time of Death: 22:19" were written in bold.
Bruce grimaced. : and what exactly where you doing? I don't believe you were with us which gives you no alabi-
Tim: I was with Bernard.
Bruce: doing what?
Tim: Bernard.
Steph snorts in response.
Steph: let it go, B. Clearly it wasn't any of us. Maybe some assassin with a grudge took him out- honestly, we should be celebrating!
Jason cheers in the background and starts grabbing the most expensive bottles from Bruce's alcohol collection.
Bruce Wayne is so fucking annoying. He's so hot and I hate him. Why does this man have chemistry with everyone? Who does he think he is? Stop being so charming and seductive, you slut [affectionate]