A part of Batman's character that I don't see much discussion or debate is how he was the first human without powers in the Justice League. This means he established the rules of safety, combat, and equipment for the others through experience. When they try to teach the younger heroes, they're like, "Pffft, of course it's obvious, why is there a rule about this?" And the older Justice League members don't know how to explain the safety rule about not throwing heroes without powers because Batman was thrown a little too hard and had to continue fighting with broken bones, or the rule about not flying too close to them at high speed so they don't burst their eardrums. The reason? Because Batman experienced that firsthand he went through everything, first as a human fighter among gods. He and Green Arrow hold meetings to review and confirm the safety rules every few months
@loudlypanickinginvenezuelan no. 23 xx
Tim lifts his head, and Bart gestures to him. He sets down his dumbells and starts across the room.
"Do you know what Protocol 23 is?"
"Protcol 23: Justice League members may not take off at super speed, flight, or jumps within proximity to other members of their team. Exemptions are allowed for Kryptonians, Amazons, and other team members on a case-by-case basis, but doing so will result in investigation for mal intent, and suspension—"
Cassie holds up a hand. "Why do you know it word for— that's not the point. We're not talking about that. Look at this."
She gestures him to the monitors, and he leans over Bart's shoulder to look, the others filling in around them.
Bart clicks play, and Tim grins. "Ooo, baby Batman. That's one of his first suits."
"Yeah, but look at the file name." Cissie reaches past him, rapping her nail on the screen, and he hums. "Protocol 23."
Bruce fights back-to-back with Clark on screen, and Tim leans on the chair Bart is tucked into, arms crossed. "You interrupted my workout to watch B fight? You know I can do that every night if I wanted to, right?"
"Shut up." Kon shoves his shoulder, and they share a childish grin.
There's a sonic boom over the sounds of fighting, quickly followed by a familiar grunt. Clark can be seen in the background, holding off a swarm, while Bruce wavers and drops to his knees.
Blood seeps past the edges of his cowl, and Tim clenches his fingers so hard the leather upholstery creaks under his grip, watching B fall further, onto his elbows, head bowed. The footage is blocked as Diana comes into view, rushing to Bruce's side, and the scene swaps.
"Where did you find this?" he growls, watching Barry do the same to him. Clark, again. Barry again.
"I was bored," Kon explains, looking at him worriedly. "We were...we ended up pretty deep into the Watchtower's database." He leans over Bart, taking the mouse, and clicks out.
To rows and rows of files for JL protocols.
23 is the first. Which makes sense, one through twenty-two are regarding JL processes, then— Protocol 23 is where they start looking at preventing injury.
All enhanced Justice League members must undergo training on handling extraction to prevent further injury to casualties.
Tim's vision goes red as he watches Bruce bite back a scream as Arthur lifts him too brashly, and his arm visibly dislocates. That shoulder still gives him trouble to this day.
"I need to talk to Bruce."
