Shy Princess

Bruce: we need an expert marksman for this job

Oliver: *getting ready to stand up to fully accept Bruce’s praise*

"That's Dick," He says pointing at the boy on top of the kitchen fridge, who had the loudest voice. "I kidnapped him from either the circus or juvie, can't remember which one."

"Cassandra," He points at the child wedged into the shadows of the cupboard where she is napping, "She's a feral homeless warrior girl who showed up after an earthquake. She's mine now."

"Duke," he points to the boy "he was running a successful gang of misfits on the street when we picked him up. He glows in the dark. He's just so special."

"And these two," Bruce says pointing at the two fighting on the floor of the kitchen. "Are Tim and Damian. They arrived separately, but both of them just showed up and said that they were mine and never left."

Damian looks up with a glare and growls, "I am actually yours though!"

"I love them all," Bruce said, casually pulling Jason's jaw open so he can examine the bit mark. "They are terrible and they are mine."

bruce: it’s ai generated

villain: this is a video of red robin literally admitting to blowing up multiple league of assassin bases with with little warning, potentially killing hundreds

bruce: he’s such an entrepreneur, funny thing how words can be twisted in media

villain: these are multiple videos of black bat killing people in costume

bruce: are you saying women can’t defend themselves in this day in age? my mr villain i expected better from you than misogyny

villain: red hood is literally pumping lead into a goon in front of you

Gothamite 2: Must be women problems.

Gothamite 3: I heard Wayne Enterprises is going bankrupt.

Gothamite 4: He must be really sick cus he has that Timothy boy doing the work for him. Although, that kid has been gone for quite some time now.

Gothamite 5: I heard he's gay and working at a club at night.

meanwhile, Bruce is just trying to balance life as Batman and as a father while dealing with his de-aged kids.

he knew he shouldn't have brought them with him on the mission.

Young Dick, tugging a toy: I'm going to kick you in the butt if you don't give me that stuffed toy back!

Young Tim, balancing an energy drink with one hand while pulling the toy from Dick on the other: You're so selfish, Dick! It's my turn!

Young Jason: *reading a book outloud by the corner just to annoy everyone else*

Young Cass: *on the floor, trying to balance her waffles on the table, with syrup all over the area*

the whole place is littered with fruit loops and cookies, milk splattered on the floor, the curtains are torn, dirty footprints are on the couches, a cape from one of their Robin suits is hanging on the chandelier, and the flat screen is damaged.

Steph: Ooof, it's bad, B.

Damian: Tt. Is Zatara even in this planet right now, Father?

Bruce, pinches the bridge of his nose: I think she's off world right now.

Duke: I'm more worried when Alf comes back from vacation and he sees this whole mess.

Bruce: I--

Helluva Boss as textposts part 31/?

Words aren’t even needed.

By request

~ a small guide

1. get rid of moral perfectionism

everyone likes having a clean moral slate. but you cannot avoid making mistakes. you hurt someone? you said the wrong thing? you overextended yourself? acted too soon, too rashly? don't worry, it's all fixable. making a mistake is not the end of the world. you are much more than just your past mistakes. allow yourself grace as you are living this life for the first time & navigating your way only with the tools your consciousness is currently aware of.

moral perfectionism will never let you feel good enough or better enough no matter what you do. remember that guilt holds you back from feeling deserving of better things because you've now labelled and judged yourself as a bad person who is not capable of growth.

remember you are always growing, learning to live and aren't the sum of your mistakes. you've come here to live and a part of it is to forgive people and be forgiven for making mistakes. as soon as you forgive the past version of you who made those mistakes & offer compassion to yourself, you detach & return to your god self much easier.

2. assuming the worst case scenario is holding you back

your brain is programmed to help you survive, not manifest. thinking and dwelling on worst case scenarios is a brain function to protect you from dangers. But more often than not, it is only self destructive, addictive and a myopic way of thinking. allow people and circumstances to exist outside of your limited scope of thinking. not everyone is out to get you, not everyone hates you, not everyone intends to trigger you or make you angry.

as soon as you realise that people and events can exist independently without targeting you all the time, you'd be free. allow people and circumstances to be, without assuming the worst out of them. most times, we react, overthink and reaffirm those thoughts into reality with the amount of intensity we place behind them. you don't have to dwell on every feeling or thought that your mind thinks, you have the power to select. you can always take a step back before you react or attach meaning to it.

3. people pleasing + no boundaries = disrespect to your godself

prioritising others over your wellbeing results in burnout, resentment, and a diminished sense of self-worth. when you abandon your boundaries, you abandon yourself. abandoning yourself is NOT the cost you pay to keep the peace or make people or situations stay in your life. by assuming you must please others to be valued, you attract people & events that reinforce this dynamic, leading to ongoing self-disrespect & unworthiness.

If you assume that setting boundaries will lead to rejection or conflict, you will avoid establishing them, leading to situations where others reflect it back to you. this lack of boundaries reflects a belief that your comfort and well-being are less important than maintaining harmony. which it isn't, so set boundaries, do not take BS. and remember. you are deserving simply because you exist.

take up space, own your needs & watch your self talk

taking up space and having your own needs is about recognizing and honoring your self-worth. start by embracing who you are, strengths and weaknesses included. don't be afraid to communicate your needs clearly and confidently-being assertive helps others understand your boundaries. remember to set and maintain healthy boundaries to protect yourself.

be vigilant and watch how you talk to yourself. you would never talk crap about your loved ones in the way you can talk crap about yourself. you can really be your harshest critic without even knowing. monitor your inner conversations and note everything you unknowingly believe about yourself. slowly, change those thoughts to fit your new self. prioritise self-care and do things that nourish you. respect yourself enough to demand respect from others. understand that having needs doesn't make you weak; it makes you human.

revert to your god self

your highest self operates with purity & authenticity. it operates solely upon love and abundance. this version of you knows no limitations & is your god self that can manifest everything it feels the desire for. by connecting with this authentic part of yourself, you manifest from a place of inner peace and knowing, with no urge to "make things happen".

to connect with your higher self and trust in manifestation, start by letting go of the need to do something to make your manifestation happen. cultivating trust & believing your higher self is manifesting your desire without you having to interfere, is key. the more you agitate, the more you disconnect from your desire. surround yourself with positive influences-people, environments and media that uplift you. cultivate gratitude for what you have, as it raises your vibration and aligns you with abundance. finally, act from a place of love and compassion, both for yourself & others, to stay aligned with your higher self's true nature.