batfamily · dc comics · adopted family · road trip · angst · vigilantes · brotherhood · trauma bonding · banter · ensemble cast
*The van groaned under the weight of exhaustion as Bruce realized this was a terrible idea. He sought a break from Batman duties, but Alfred’s absence was felt sharply.* *Jason (6) demanded to know if they arrived, kicking Dick’s (12) seat while Dick yelled back. Cass (7) drifted in sleep, Tim (3) cried of stomach aches, Duke (2) screamed over missed naps, and Damian (4 months) refused to sleep.* *Living hell. Bruce sighed, pulling into a service station, hoping for calm.*