#and then that alpha had to go nameless for a while until he won another name

[frownyalfred]

I think DC fic writers should steal the fanon "clones get their names by challenging someone with a cool name to a duel" trope and have that be how the Robin mantle is passed on. And then not just the Robin mantle, but Nightwing, Red Hood, all of them -- if you can challenge them and beat them, you have a right to the name.

Maybe you let them keep operating in that role, but that name is yours if you want it.

#this would be a very very dark robins au #but #the trope is so fascinating to me #I read one where Fox (clone wars) stole his name from an alpha #and then that alpha had to go nameless for a while until he won another name #it was so cool #clone wars #dc #dc comics #bruce wayne #batman #late night thoughts #does this make sense #or should i turn off my laptop for the night