#but it doesn’t have to be

[deadsetobsessions]

Bruce didn’t come here often. Perhaps that was terrible of him but he couldn’t bear to visit his son’s resting place. It was difficult to equate his high-spirited son, bright as the sun itself and endlessly brilliant despite the more he grew up in, to the cold and lifeless stone engraved with his name and words that did not encompass everything his son was to him.

His hands were full of flowers, Jason’s favorite books, a round rock, and his son’s favorite foods.

Bruce didn’t come here often, because it broke his heart even more when he did, but today was a day that love and grief triumphed over his need to avoid.

He walked down the winding pathway, Alfred a silent sentinel behind him. He hated it, but he understood. Today was the only day Alfred allowed himself to be emotionally closed off. He’d lost a grandson.

Bruce didn’t come here often, but his son’s birthday was a day Bruce would remember how to love and live again, just for Jason.

“I will be over here, Master Bruce.” Alfred stopped at his designated spot, where Bruce had added a bench and a draping tree to shade Alfred as he stood vigil.

The first time they’d- it was April, and the sun- after the funeral, Bruce was lost in the throes of grief and had kneeled over the freshly tilled dirt for hours. Alfred had stood there, in that same spot, in the city’s rare blazing sun until Bruce came back to himself.

Bruce had almost lost his second father that day, and what good was wealth if it could not prevent that? And so, water, shade, a bench, and a space heater was added.

Bruce knows better than anyone how stubborn Alfred can be, when it comes to matters of the heart. After all, he didn’t have to raise Bruce after Martha and Thomas died.

“Alright, Alfred.”

Bruce splits from the haggard butler with pointed looks at the water bottles he’d prepared for today for Alfred (who manages, this time, a faint but amused raise of an eyebrow) and walks towards Jason Todd’s grave.

Here where his son is buried, the grass is kept green. In April, Forget-Me-Nots bloomed and dotted the place where Bruce’s world collapsed with bright colors. In August, it is still green, but the tin engraved with the names of the deceased stood out without the flowers.

Bruce kneeled and quietly arranged the flowers before placing them in the tin. He set the platters of food down and uncovered them. The scent of chili dogs made his heart stutter, flashes of a bright smile and book references blinding Bruce with their nostalgia.

He swallowed, grief building, and placed the stone he’d brought atop the gravestone. He sat back, gripping Jason’s book with white knuckles.

Bruce didn’t turn around when clothing rustled behind him. Alfred would have verbally cut down anyone that dared to approach them today, especially here. That he didn’t do so was telling of who it would be.

“I’m still mad at you, for not telling me as soon as you knew.” Dick Grayson sat down, hand over one of Jason’s school bag pins he had carefully attached to the front of his jacket.

“I know. I’m sorry.”

“He deserved better. I should have been there.” Dick whispered, placing another bundle of flowers into the tin. It fit, but barely. “I would have dropped everything to come find him. Even if it wasn’t on time, even if it wasn’t enough, I deserved to be there when he was buried. We were family.”

“I know.” Bruce repeated, no less regretful. In his grief, he had wronged his loved ones. “I’m sorry.”

Dick casted a quiet, assessing eye at him. Bruce stayed quiet.

“It’s too dreary,” Dick said. He took out paints, little statutes of robins, bright birds, and bits and bobs Bruce knew Jason would have loved had he been alive out of his pockets.

“It should be more colorful,” Dick murmured as he placed them artfully against the headstone.

They sat there, for a while. Dick glanced at… at Bruce’s hand, and settled down.

It’d been a while since they’ve spoken, but he knew what the man intentioned to do today. This will be the most Dick will have heard Bruce speak outside of his civilian obligations.

Bruce took the cue and gently opened Jason’s book. He’d bought it for Jason- the first gift- and he’d read it to Jason every night. Dick had a similar book.

“Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse…”

——

A boy with black hair and blue eyes wandered amongst the graveyard. They’ve been here for a while, and the man’s low rumble was soothing to listen to. The shades that hung about the graveyard settled as he read out loud from the book as his son sat quietly beside him.

As the boy, invisible and intangible, brushed his hand against the gravestone, he wondered why they were reading to an empty grave.

——

Dick had left long before Bruce did.

And when it was time to go, as stars began to climb and as the cold began to nip at his fingers, Bruce heard a quiet voice.

“Do not stand at his grave and weep,” and Bruce turned, recognizing the poem. “He is not there. He does not sleep.”

But there was no-one.

#dpxdc #but it doesn’t have to be #me (24 days ago): lol let’s write angst for fun #me (now and not prepared for the angst that i personally wrote): yo wtf #batman #Bruce Wayne #bruce Wayne’s shitty coping skills #except for on Jason’s birthday #Jason Todd (‘s grave) #Jason Todd #Alfred #alfred pennyworth #dick Grayson

[shaykai]

Something something Gortash pointing his crossbow (gun) at a redeemed Durge and saying “I already mourned you”

#on one hand. wish he hesitated just a little bit more with killing them #on the other. it’s logically a good idea for him to not be so attached to durge (bane approves) and also he already had several months to #believe they were dead #ALSO ALSO you can’t tell me Orin doesn’t parade around with durge’s face to taunt him #so that probably makes it a bit easier- just pretend it’s her #some wretched doppleganger wearing the face of his best friend/lover #ANYWAYS LOL Shshhshshshsh I’m making a comic about this (sort of) for a redeemed Vat’il #tagging this as #durgetash #but it doesn’t have to be #bg3 spoilers #kind of #bg3 #baldurs gate 3 #Durge #enver gortash

[emeraldotter]

gurl

#doodle #crappy art #yes this is female furry bakugou #but it doesn’t HAVE to be #but i am going to post her a few more times sorry #bnha

[floweryred]

What is that British man doing

#joel smallishbeans #hermitcraft smp #hermitcraft #smallishbeans #this is about him #but it doesn’t have to be #Technically applies to any British person

[puhpandas]

aged up gregory! around 15 here

#this could be viewed as part of tttb if u want #but it doesn’t have to be #i love designing teen characters so much #my favorite part of this design is probably his hairstripes and his shoes #and can’t forget the bear hoodie!!! #i’m for sure doing evan too no way i’m not #i have ideas for him #fnaf #five nights at freddy’s security breach #five nights at freddy’s fanart #five nights at freddy’s #fnaf fanart #fnaf security breach #fnaf security breach fanart #fnaf sb #gregory fnaf #fnaf gregory #drawing tag

[queer-whatchamacallit]

Oh whump writers of The Bear fandom,

Consider Carmy with limb dystonia in his right (veg-chopping, sauce-stirring) hand, this being a lifelong disorder of muscle contractions which can sometimes be caused by overuse

Factors such as electrolyte imbalances (potentially caused by frequent vomiting), dehydration, and stress can put someone at much higher risk too

Consider it 1. For the good whump possibilities of him dealing with the pain as well as not really being able to cook for a little bit because his hand is so fucked. Even if he lets it unlock and stop spasming and everything, getting back to work too soon could potentially put him right back where he started

But also consider it 2. For the top tier narrative shit. It could essentially serve as a clear physical manifestation of Carmy’s overwork and lack of self-care. Have his unhealthy obsession with cooking cause muscle spasms that stop him from cooking. It essentially forces him to reevaluate his relationship with the restaurant and how he can be a part of it without it tearing him apart.

Show how being a part of the culinary world has ripped him to shreds mentally and physically. It has done horrible things to him, but it has shown him confidence and interpersonal connection and just a passion for life that nothing else could even try to.

Have him learn how to make The Bear something that doesn’t require self-flagellation for good results. Have dystonia hurt like a bitch but also teach him to be kinder to himself.

(Also, I have zero personal experience with dystonia, so if you do and have any qualms with this post, feel free to comment, and I’ll do my best to edit accordingly!!)

#this is what I want for him #this kid NEEDS to work in a kitchen #it has been really bad for him at times #but it doesn’t have to be #make things get extraordinarily worse for him before he can start to get better #the bear #the bear fx #whump #whump prompt #whumpblr #carmy berzatto #carmen berzatto #dystonia #headcanon #headcanons #character study #the bear season 3

[peachphernalia]

[dream by joku]

#dream sans #dream!sans #dreamtale #undertale #undertale au #utmv #peachphernaliart #sort of in the context of cream #but it doesn’t have to be #also got my friend who does archery to check the pose #probably still got it wrong-ish #Spotify

[paraesol]

Some long overdue Amphibia finale fan art! The ending of the series really resonated with me and I’ve been thinking about it ever since it aired

Commission info

#paraesol art #fan art #amphibia #anne boonchuy #sasha waybright #marcy wu #also this could be #sashannarcy #but it doesn’t have to be #I would have loved to have this show around growing up #so glad I got to experience it now!!

[dirty-bear-rick-sanchez]

Has anybody seen/drawn art of Rick in Rand Ridley’s robe? Not even as a shipping thing I just think he’d look hot

#rick and morty #inside job #rick sanchez #rand ridley #not that i’m against it if it is a shipping thing #but it doesn’t have to be

[jeonstellate]

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#third nebula #the marvels spoilers #// #watched ‘the marvels’ earlier today #and i had. so. much. fun. #like. so. much. #ngl i was initially a lil worried that i wouldn’t enjoy it as much bc i only watched 1 ep of ms marvel so far #but that actually didn’t affect my enjoyment :D #the pre-battle scenes in aladna has my heart #i need a marvel one-shot/short film on how exactly the ‘marriage of convenience’ came about #preferably one where they also confirm that prince yan && his people are fine after the battle in the movie #could be a musical w the whole singing-is-their-language thing 👀 #but it doesn’t have to be #i just wanna see it acted out bc it’s one of my favorite tropes 🥺 #oh and also . . . #i can’t believe the rumors i’ve heard floating are true?? #i mean- i kinda expected mcu to do them eventually #but oml i def didn’t expect that they’d start building them in ‘the marvels’ #the gasps i let out in the theater . . . i almost started screaming 🧎🏽‍♀️

[nat-seal-well]

I fucking love boy and the beast

#sealy rambles #is it the strongest story? no #but it doesn’t have to be

[crabussy]

hey. don’t cry. crush four cloves of garlic into a pot with a dollop of olive oil and stir until golden then add one can of crushed tomatoes a bit of balsamic vinegar half a tablespoon of brown sugar and stir for a few minutes adding a handful of fresh spinach until wilted and mix in half a cup of grated parmesan cheese and pasta of your choice ok?

#ITS MY FAVOURITE PASTA RECIPE #tastes so so good and delicious and hearty and warm #doesn’t require many ingredients or effort and is so yummy #I have sensory issues and digestive disorders and this recipe brings me so much joy #barely anything to remember!!! rich while still easy on the stomach!!!! #listen to my gibberish boy #you can add any amount of sugar and vinegar and cheese it works regardless #I UPPED THE GARLIC BECAUSE OF FEEDBACK BTW #AND PUT THE CHEESE AT THE END TO AVOID IT STICKING TO THE POT

[crazyw3irdo]

made a uquiz

#will reblog with a link cause tumblr doesn’t like when original posts have links lol #uquiz #romeo and juliet

[wolfythewitch]

Season 1 and 4 sketches :D

#haha season 4 jon just. doesn’t have glass panes in his glasses anymore #doesn’t need em #art #sketch #tma #the magnus archives #martin blackwood #jonathan sims

[sapphic-storm69]

Spiderverse thots

#across the spiderverse #into the spiderverse #across the spider verse spoilers #ALSO GHE COWBOY SPIDER-MAN????? 🩷🩵💖💗 #I guess #not really but just in case :) #I fucking loved spider punk #hatred of British people temporarily paused #fuck Miguel #fuck Jess #miguel o'hara #miles morales #gwen stacy #peter b parker #spider man #the word spider doesn’t seem real anymore #god couldn’t have made that movie it was too beautiful for his corrupted hands to tarnish with his sins #god bless the spiderverse #god….. poetic cinema

[samgiddings]

@staff @support @engineering @music @books

Have you ever considered this is a really stupid layout to have when there’s no way to easily get your account back if you accidentally hit the wrong button???

#med mumbles #im mad actually what kind of UI is this #top post #I guess 😭😭💀💀💀 #edit: @ing staff doesn’t actually do that much so try filling out a quick feedback form on their site #also #it doesn’t *ALWAYS* ask you for your password #yes it does in some cases but there are situations where if you link it to your email it doesn’t ask!!! #look through the tags and see how many people have accidentally deleted their blogs before you decide to be a smartass