Hey guys! This is a joint fic between my older brother (cosmo17) and I. It's basically just daddybats humor!:p
Enjoy!
Checklist
Batman was very particular about his lists. The man was all about organization, always having to make sure that things were perfectly prepared and in order, especially before missions. This meant that Robin usually got dragged straight into the middle of it. He hated it. Of course, he would never admit this to his mentor, but the whole checklist thing was way out of hand. The first time he had done it at Mount Justice, in front of the whole team, Robin had found himself blushing and groaning the entire time.
"Okay Robin, let's go over it one more time."
"Ugh, do we have to?"
"Yes."
It really didn't leave any room for discussion. The Boy Wonder knew he just had to suck it up and take it. This would certainly be humiliating.
"This is a four day mission into the Amazon Jungle, so I want to be sure you are completely packed and prepared. Confirm each item as I check them off. Extra padded socks, three count?"
"Yes," Robin grumbled.
"Pants, three count?"
"Yes."
"Shirts, three count?"
"Uh-huh."
"Underwear, extra strength, three count?"
"Batman! Shh!"
Cackles of laughter could be heard from behind them. Wally's laugh was clearly defined, but Robin was sure that he heard Superboy's deep chuckle as well. Batman narrowed his eyes, seemingly oblivious to the laughter and his young ward's blushing face. He was probably more concerned with the fact that he had been shushed by a 13 year old.
"Robin, confirm Underwear, extra strength, three count?" he said gruffly.
"Confirmed! Jeez," The teen shot, crossing his arms as the laughter intensified behind them. Robin was sure he heard Artemis and Kaldar's laughter join the group.
Batman seemed to have noticed, spinning around with his clipboard in hand. He shot the teens a famous Bat-glare, silencing them quickly.
"May I inquire what is so funny?" he growled.
"Nothing Batman, Megan just told us all a really funny joke!" Wally said, grinning.
Batman looked unconvinced, but turned back to Robin.
"Toilet paper, two count?"
"Yes!"
Sometimes, Robin wondered if Batman just did these things to embarrass him on purpose.
Morning
"Robin, make sure you brush your teeth for exactly two minutes after you finish your bagel."
Richard Grayson sighed behind his sunglasses, taking a bite from his lightly buttered bagel. This was how his mornings always went. It seemed that even at Mount Justice, he couldn't escape the daily Bat-wrath.
"Got it Batman," he said, rubbing his eyes tiredly.
"Did you get enough sleep last night? You look sleepy."
Wally West giggled into his cereal. The Bats had seriously just said 'sleepy.' Dick blushed, the embarrassing babying bringing him fully awake.
"I am not sleepy!"
"Watch your attitude young man."
Dick buried his face in his hands. This was so humiliating. Why was Batman even here? Or at least, why was he here so early? As if reading his ward's thoughts, Batman answered that question.
"You should get ready quickly this morning Robin. The team has a mission in two hours."
"What's the mission Batman?" He asked, momentarily forgetting the embarrassing situation that had just occurred.
"You'll find out with the rest of the team. Make sure you change your underwear this time Robin, Alfred said the weeks laundry only had two pairs in it."
Dick's face instantly went bright red, and Wally, who had been in mid-bite, snorted milk out of his nose. Batman glanced at the speedster, looking indifferent.
"I change them every morning!" he whined, though he kept his voice low to avoid anyone else hearing about the private matter, one that Batman obviously had no concern in voicing aloud.
"Not according to Alfred you don't. Make sure you use the bathroom before the mission today, I'll remind you before you go."
Dick just let his head bang onto the table. Wally walked from the room, laughing and already loudly telling the others what the Batman had just discussed with his partner. Sometimes, Dick wondered if he had done something horrible in a past life to deserve this.
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