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I bought them all. Because I like to give them away to people who have never experienced a Pratchett book before.

I also found an *insanely* mis-shelved Wintersmith at a HPB one time and I say insanely because NOT ONLY was this hardback shelved with the paperbacks, but instead on being in the sci-fi/fantasy section it was just in "fiction". And on top of THAT it was signed. If you're not familiar with HPB they have a separate section for "rare books" including autographed copies at the front. This one apparently was missed because it was not priced as an autographed copy, either.

And my luck was further spent by the fact that this autographed copy of a fantastic book by my favorite author, who I will never be able to meet because he's passed, which I am now getting for the low low price of 8 goddamn dollars was autographed "To [my first name]".

The utter, impossible odds of me finding that book. And yet.

Rincewind the Wizzard

Rob Anybody

Astfgl

Twoflower

Gaspode the Wonder Dog

Windle Poons

It pisses me off cause I've seen authors abandoned or delete their fics because of this.

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oh family man oliver queen how i love you

waaaaah thank youuuuu!!!! here is a very cozy hal

It is one thing to be able to teach effectively, and another to manage a variety of different individuals needs while maintaining engagement. Every skill that Grace uses in his meeting of Rocky, and building a relationship with him, whether he remembers or not, are skills a good educator and mentor uses.

To not assume ill intent. To approach first with curiosity. To explain difficult concepts in a palatable way without condescension or malice. To empathize with one's situation and acknowledge how it may shape one's responses. To exercise patience. To adapt and shift gears in the face of uncertainty. To remain calm in the height of stress and remain a leader.

Grace as a scientist yes, but as a teacher, maintaining an openness to not only work with Rocky, but to also embrace his differences and utilize his strengths to find creative solutions that benefit both of them.

History is fraught with disputes and wars driven by ignorance and sustained by fear of unique cultures and experiences that are different to our own. It is practically in our DNA to reject or fear that of which is different to us, and so it is not weak to trust or to be kind. It is harder to be these things, because the opposing forces come so effortlessly.

Grace's inclination toward 'flight' instead of 'fight' is not an indicator of weakness. It is preservation. It is learned behavior. To take a step back, recalibrate and approach again. You do not win students over by being a fearless dictator. You win them over by treating them like people, and acknowledging where you yourself have room for growth. Ryland Grace is a coward for many reasons that define his narrative, but being trusting and kind are not among them.

Because what is there of the Jordans are a graveyard kept cold by unsaid words and breathless farewells, and the other half had always preferred to keep out of "that" business (whether it's the gay part or the cape part, Hal's not sure, nor does he want to know)

Bruce takes this in stride. Despite knowing everyone Hal considered "family" already, he treats them as he would impressing them as much as he could, when he met them in Hal's small apartment for a family dinner.

John and Jo are just glad it's not worse (/j). Jessica and Simon are respectful, and know Bruce well enough to be confident. Kyle chooses to stfu because Batman doesn't know he's banging his son and he'd like to keep it that way (Bruce already knows). Guy is, well, Guy.

But none of them really have anything bad to say after the initial shock of learning that the poster children for office beef have gotten together. After all, Bruce is rich, good with kids, responsible, and most importantly of all, he makes Hal quiet - smiling, calm, and safe. That's all that matters

However

It has come to their attention that becoming the (un)official Mrs Wayne meant that Hal was now charged with the custody of 5 (?) stepchildren, who are all as mysterious and insane as their dad

The first to make an encounter with the Batfamily after Batlantern's publicity is Guy, for all the best and worse reasons

Who does he meet first?

Cassandra Wayne

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[gearing up in the Watchtower, Hal and Guy are going]

Guy being Guy: Damn you playing nanny for the big Bat now? thought you couldn't handle allat. good luck with his batshit crazy kids though!

Cass: 😠

Guy, jumping: Jesus- FUCK where did YOU come from!?

Hal: Cass. Batgirl. She's coming with us on this mission to learn about off-planet JL protocol. You got a problem with that?

Cass: 🫡

Guy: No but... damn, she's tiny. How old is she? She looks like she's just 6 apples tall,or whatever tf Kyle says these days. Is the Bats feeding her?

Cass: Seven

Guy: What?

Cass: My brothers say I'm 7 apples tall

Guy: Almost thought she couldn't speak there, what do you know.

Hal: Cass is selectively mute. Half trauma response, half preference. She's deaf on one ear so don't blast her there, will you?

Guy:

Guy, former special ed teacher, known to be more understanding with young heroes, new recruits, and anyone he determines to be a kid:

Guy: I would die for you, Cass

Cass: [reads his body language for a second]

Cass: Oh okay! 😊 Yay!! 😁 [unlatches from Hal and hooks her arm on Guy's]

Guy, tearing up: This is the greatest honor of my life 🥹

Hal: ...Bruce is gonna fucking kill us both

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[returning to the Batcave]

Bruce: Welcome back, what's- [takes a step back after seeing Cass perched on Guy Gardner's shoulders]

Cass, holding pretty space rocks, a large alien smoothie, and a shirt that says "I came to the Far Sector and all I got was this shirt": Dad, this big orange meanie is now my favorite uncle on Hal's side

Bruce: [gives Hal a look]