If any of you embarrass this family, you are grounded. Age does not exempt you.
Rule #9: No Roughhousing Indoors
Dick Grayson and Jason Todd — this includes “just messing around.”
Damian Wayne — absolutely not.
Rule #10: Do Not Test Security
Tim Drake — I know you could. Do not.
Jason — encouraging him is worse.
Rule #11: No Climbing Anything
Damian — furniture counts.
Rule #12: Stay In The Same General Area
If I look up and all of you are gone, that is a problem.
Cassandra Cain and Damian — this applies to you most.
Rule #13: Be Polite To Staff
They are not part of the mission. They are doing their jobs.
Rule #14: No Intimidating Donors
Jason — standing too close counts.
Damian — blunt honesty counts.
This is dinner, not refueling. Pace yourselves.
Tim — caffeine is not dinner.
Rule #16: Do Not Discuss Vigilante Activity
No details, no hints, no “funny stories.”
Especially not during speeches.
Rule #17: No Disappearing Into Restricted Areas
Kitchen, offices, rooftops, service corridors — all off limits.
Rule #18: Keep Your Hands To Yourself
No grabbing, adjusting, fixing, or moving other people without permission.
Rule #19: No Personal Arguments In Public
You can disagree later. Quietly. At home.
Nothing good has ever come from this.
Rule #21: Stay Presentable
Jackets on. Shoes tied. No rolled sleeves.
Dick — this includes you.
Rule #22: Use Your Manners
Say please. Say thank you. Make eye contact.
Rule #23: Duke, You Are Not Responsible For Everyone
Duke Thomas — enjoy the evening. I am handling things.
Rule #24: If You Want To Leave Early, Tell Me First
Rule #25: Represent This Family Well
You are Wayne children tonight. Act like it.
Rule #26: Listen To Alfred
If he gives you an instruction, you follow it immediately.
Enforced by: Alfred Pennyworth
🦇 Bruce Wayne’s Gala Rules for Cass
Rule #1: Have fun. You can do no wrong.
Rule #2: Stay where I can see you (or text me)
Rule #3: Thank you for keeping your brothers under control
🦇 Alfred’s Rules for Bruce — Part 2
Rule #1: Eat something substantial, sir
Rule #2: Try to smile at least occasionally
Rule #3: Do not work the entire room alone — allow your children to assist
Rule #4: No brooding in the doorway