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  1. I_Will_Show_You_Obsessive_Love Sun 18 Feb 2024 06:40PM UTC

    Hm. This fic built, destroyed, and fixed me.

    The beginning was simply great, it built this image of the Bat-Fam on normal terms.

    But then the middle part came, destroying everything. It started with Dick and everyone else became a casualty. Cass herself bearing a large brunt.

    Now, my interpretation may be incorrect. Seeing as everyone bore the brunt of Bruce. But, I was hit hardest with Cass's turn to leave. Tragedy after tragedy to culminate into this one big slap of pain.

    Being asked to leave, rather than leaving on your own volition.

    I loved everyone in this, especially the one I came for. Stephanie Brown. I am a constant visitor of the Stephanie Brown & Bruce Wayne tag and I discovered this.

    (Although, I swear I've seen snippets of this fic on tumblr? I am unsure)

    I enjoyed every scene with the both of them, it was this perfect reimagining of what should have happened. It is the perfect interaction possible.

    (I love Bruce and Stephanie so much)

    Duke and Damian, understandable in their own circumstances but. Wow, almost nothing to say about their parts.

    I just don't know how to feel, for some reason I could not just feel it as much as I did with the others.

    Duke and the adoption was a difficult scene, I understand and at the same time I don't.

    Damian and the blame for Alfred, By the gods was that hard to read. I think I disassociated. As I do not remember much.

    (Did not notice the Alfred is dead tag. When I read the description I thought he was on vacation)

    Wally and the Trinity were also great, enjoyed the support they gave.

    Now, onto Jason. I myself do not like how most people write Jason. I agree with most sentiments but their execution leaves much to be desired.

    I really have no comment about your Jason, it does not mean he's badly written. I just am conflicted about him.

    Tim, Tim was the MVP in this fic. He was my favorite character this entire fic. He understands so much, he has his own faults but damm. He guides Bruce to the right path always. It is no wonder he was the perfect Robin after Jason's death.

    (Tim was like perfect, literally. He is so good here)

    Barbara, felt bad when Bruce forgot her too during the latter months.

    (Fuck, imagine the loneliness and pain from going through all that alone?)

    Selina reading the journal for Bruce was heart wrenching, glad she kept up with the kids when they were away from Bruce.

    Leslie had me gripping too, just enjoyed the tension between her and Bruce

    Cass, goddamm I was gripping my frame during the scene Bruce was asking her to leave.

    Now, onto Dick. The domino that started it all. The moment I noticed the sexual assault cases went too long is when I knew he had been assaulted. Big hint was Barbara's reaction.

    I have nothing to say, I don't have the right words.

    Alfred, Alfred made me sob with every entry. He may not have been the right father. But he was still the best one possible.

    But as this fic destroyed me, it also rebuilt me.

    Them coming back together, effort and forgiveness on everyone's part. A true family.

    And in the end, that is all what you need.

    This was a wonderful experience.

    Thank you.

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    1. waterunderthebridge12 Wed 21 Feb 2024 01:41AM UTC

      Thank you for the kind words!! I'm so glad you liked the Steph and Bruce bits, I kinda wrote this fic as a make-up for my other fic not including Steph that much, so happy to see Stephanie fans appreciate this. Not sure what you saw on tumblr but I'm not on there, maybe someone wrote something similar? And you are SO right about Tim, I was actually going to tag this "Tim is the only one with an emotional braincell" I love writing him as competent and I feel like that does align with his og Robin role. Thanks for taking the time to review this fic so thoroughly!!

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