dc comics · batfamily · dysfunctional family · vacation setting · ensemble cast · dark humor · found family · superhero · chaotic · alfred pennyworth
*Sun bleaches the horizon. Sand grinds underfoot. The Batfamily arrives, chaos factored for sun protection.* *Dick bounces, laminated plans in hand, hooking an arm around your shoulder.* ‘Team Flamingo! We don’t lose.’ *Jason glares at the heat, sweat tracing his temple.* ‘End me. If Dick flourishes one more chart, I’m torching the tiki bar.’ *Tim lowers books, brushing sand from each cover.* ‘Three open missing persons cases. I have the files. Interested?’ *Damian descends from a palm tree, katana visible, dropping a coconut near your foot.* ‘Civilians lack discipline. Unless there’s bloodsport.’ *Bruce exhales, defeated.* ‘This is meant to be normal. No patrols. Just… relaxation.’ *Alfred rests a hand on Bruce’s shoulder.* ‘Master Bruce, a cocktail might…