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The one where Jason has mono and has been avoiding the Manor and Alfred straightens him out.

Looking at the family portrait he's not in pisses Jason off. So he decides to do something about it. Oh Jason. He's such a drama queen, but at least he's aware of it?

Jason is slowly learning to deal with his family.

Two times Alfred is injured and Bruce has to deal.

When Lex drugs Bruce, Clark comes to the rescue. This is some sweet Clark & Bruce friendship fic.

“I’ll teach you how to pick locks,” he said, and then pointed at the records he’d been reading. “We keep records for Haskell,” he said. “But if you learn of anyone cheating, or snitching, you come straight to me. Not Per Haskell,” he added, almost as an afterthought. “I’ll handle it directly.” She swallowed past the nervous lump in her throat and nodded, taking in the room itself, evaluating it. It was an office, albeit it of the Barrel variety. His private quarters were separated off, and the door was closed. It was almost cozy. (Almost.) “So you want my report?” she asked and he nodded at her, tracking the distinctive bulge in her jacket sleeve. “And after that,” he said, “we’re going to get you a real knife.” Snapshots from Inej's early days with the Dregs.

Most of his family had been very Worried about Damian after Father and Kyle announced that she was with child. Grayson was worried that he would feel replaced, neglected. Drake was worried he would murder the new baby in the dead of night. this is ADORABLE.

Three lovely stories of Damian bonding first with Dick and then with Bruce.

After the Battle of New York, Natasha takes Steve shopping.

As much as Grace appreciates Frankie’s willingness to listen, she doesn’t want to talk right away. But in the days that follow, she does. She’s been giving into that invitation of Frankie’s more and more. She never shares as much as she might, but she says a lot more than she used to. And she’s pretty sure Frankie, as perpetually distracted as she is, listens far more carefully than she lets on. Lovely.

This is a delightful multifandom vid salute to the civilians and sidekicks of many, many superheroes.

Alfred knits some sweaters for his kids over the years. ♥ALFRED♥ #i'm not crying you're crying

Jason and Bruce have a quiet conversation in the middle of the night while Jason is wounded. Oh my heart.

"I am not a Jedi," Leia said. "I don't think I have it in me. But my brother has Fallen, and there must be balance." Ahsoka closed her eyes for a moment. Discreetly, Amilyn slipped away. "Not because he failed," Leia said, remembering what Luke had told her after Cloud City, his mouth pinched, his eyes tormented. "He did exactly what Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda told him to. He killed our father." After Luke falls, Leia picks up the family burden. Sharp and heartbreaking.

Six times Bruce bonded with a Batkid over breakfast (+ 1 time someone else fed Bruce). Oh heart.

Red Hood's revenge roadshow takes a detour when 15yo Jason Todd shows up to interfere. I enjoyed this a lot.

Long, satisfying AU branching off s3ep06, with Dick discovering Jason and Damian on Infinity Island and bringing them home.

Aziraphale thinks they're dating. Crowley thinks they just hold hands sometimes. In which they're together and somehow Crowley is still pining. Adorable.

"Damian? Is everything alright?" Bruce asks, brow burrowing in concern. To say Damian dislikes physical contact would be a lie, but he is not usually so outwardly seeking of it. "Yes, Father." Damian nods. "I am simply practicing the act of hugging." ♥♥♥

Maura Sargent's journey to 300 Fox Way. Lovely.

When Tim almost blows his secret identity while figuring out a case, Steph and Jason help him out. Aw siblings.

Jason helps his siblings with their English homework.

Dick and Bruce and Damian winding down after patrol. This is very sweet.

The first time a minister calls Iroh “the prince”, Fire Lord Zuko stares at her blankly. So too do the Avatar, the siblings from the Southern Water Tribe, the Earthbending girl, and the Kyoshi warrior. “You guys have another prince?” the Avatar asks the Fire Lord, and the Fire Lord shakes his head in confusion. “General Iroh”, the minister amends, and then, just in case, adds, “your uncle.” A chorus of “ooooh”s come from the children, accompanied by knowing nods as they realize exactly who the woman is speaking about. The Fire Lord, the Avatar, and the other children never refer to him as anything other than “Uncle”. this is adorable.

battle for the cowl au

This is a fun Batfamily/Avengers crossover. (I have a hard time believing the Avengers don't know who the Justice League are, though.)

Dick finds out Steph is Robin and comes to Gotham to talk to her. This is lovely. I wish DC didn't sleep on this relationship.

“It’s not about the lack of love,” Steph says, propping her head on one hand. “That’s why it’s taking them so long to heal.” Well, Cass thinks. That just doesn't make sense. Cass tries to get Jason to come home for Bruce's birthday. She's more successful than she thinks.

Fantastic Spider-verse vid. #precious spiderbabies

After Rosa comes out to the squad, it feels like suddenly everyone is coming to her. This totally captures everyone's voices and characterization.