#flaminpumpkin

Character studies! I love those. I could sit down and read those for hours. I tried my best to comb through some fics for you, but some of these are more so prose-heavy than just straight up character studies. I recommend checking out some of FabulaRasa’s stuff if you haven’t already. They’re really good at constructing well though out AUs/backstories. I tried to put the more Hal-centric ones towards the top of the list. As always, anyone is welcome to reblog this and add on to the list!

The Dinner Party by FabulaRasa - This is just a short piece that explores two ideas: a) what happens when Hal intersects with some of the unpleasant aspects of Bruce's world, and b) what happens when Bruce decides to date someone but forgets to tell them.

Silver Ink (Series) by RebeccaAnabelBurrows - Soulmates AU of the "special ink that makes the words you write on your skin appear on your soulmate's skin" variety.

Hal had written to his soulmate all his life despite the lack of answer.

Bruce had avoided answering to his all his life.

That is going to change.

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“Sorry. I just - I just want a soulmate who doesn’t hate me, you know ?” was written on his hand and wrist a few days later. Quickly followed by ”Should I give up on you ? I don’t want to but I’ll do if you ask."

Little bit of self promo because I think it might be similar to what you’re looking for: Can’t Get Control of the World by DrewWrites - Hal struggles with the fact that he can't save everyone, and Bruce is there to wash the blood off of his hands.

Camellias (Series) by ViiA01 - Bruce watched as Hal shepherded Jason and Damian out of the room. And to think, he was worried they wouldn’t accept Hal or his relationship with Bruce. Seeing how Hal was with all his children, it made Bruce’s chest tight with emotion.

He had never wanted this, but now that he had it, he didn’t want to ever let it go.

Solis by Qais - The light hits Hal's body like it was made for him, and Bruce can't breathe.