Flash of Thought

timkarinn:

protagonistically:

mechanicalmisha:

“As for this one…such a brilliant mind—-so ordered, so rigid. *ugh*

Imagine what it could do if it was as free as my own? “

IASDHG’PIDSHG”SHDG”PDS WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?!

I’M NOT HEALTHY ENOUGH FOR HEAVY BREATHING RIGHT NOW.

This is so gorgeous in going to die I love thissssssss

luanna255:

dynamic-duo-deposit:

i looked up to him almost as if he were a god
new titans v2 #57

This breaks my heart.  Dick’s hero worship of Bruce and their relationship as a whole can be fairly unhealthy (and frankly a bit abusive) at times.  You have to remember that this is only two issues after Bruce literally punched Dick in the face and told him to leave the cave and give his key to Alfred on the way out.  (Admittedly, Bruce was not in a good place during this period given that it was shortly after the death of Jason, but that isn’t an excuse for that behavior.)

I guess one of the interesting things to me is how Bruce and Dick are so fantastical and extreme at times, but still manage to also touch upon themes that a lot of people can relate to— whether it be the moment you realize your parents aren’t perfect, or how to help someone that you love who is struggling, or your own insecurities and fears of failure.

It does make me feel better that Dick did actually go to a therapist to talk through things because he certainly needed that during this period, but I can’t help but feel sorry for any therapist trying to help one of the Bats because, hoo boy…

I think part of what separates Dick from Bruce is that he will go to a therapist, though. It’s not that he doesn’t have his own issues, because he does - anyone who thinks Dick is all carefree joy and sunlight doesn’t really understand his character. But he’s willing to realize when he has a problem and get the help he needs - whether it’s from his friends, or from a professional. And he’s willing to look honestly at himself and try to change. Bruce really struggles with those things, I think. He’s gotten better over the years (the mid 80’s-90’s were really the height of the Bat!jerk period, IMO), but sometimes he still has a tendency to justify everything he does as right (even when deep down he knows he’s doing something wrong).

And I agree, there is a lot that’s relatable about Bruce and Dick’s relationship. I think many of us go through a period in our teens when we realize that there are things we really don’t like about our parents. And I think part of growing up is actually being able to look honestly at your parents and role models and realize that as much as you love and admire them, no, you don’t want to be exactly like that. That’s part of why I love Dick’s character arc in New Teen Titans so much. It’s a very universal story - albeit played out on a more extreme scale, as you say.

There is a lot that’s unhealthy and dysfunctional about Dick and Bruce’s relationship, though. The fact that Dick is a “mass of insecurities” when he’s around Bruce says everything, and what bothers me all the more is that I’m not sure Bruce really sees it most of the time. I think in Bruce’s mind, it’s obvious that he’s proud of Dick and thinks he’s great, so it doesn’t occur to him that he actually needs to show that with his words and actions. And I think Bruce - as well as he knows Dick, and he does - still sometimes gets taken in by the whole “Oh, Dick is so confident” thing. It’s like I was saying the other day - Dick is at once the most confident and the most insecure person you’ll ever meet. And I think sometimes even the people closest to him just see the confidence, and not the deeper insecurity that runs beneath it.

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Hakama (袴) that usually worn by woman at graduation ceremony 

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