Concept: Atsushi Is Not Affected By What’s Written In The Book Because As The Bookmark He’s Essentially

AU where the mayor of Gotham retires or dies or something, and the Batsiblings decide it would be funny if they ran for mayor. Except they don’t run as their civilian identities, but as they’re vigilante ones.

Dick won’t stop pouting because the people of Gotham refuse to vote for someone from Bludhaven, Tim is incredibly offended that he ends up tied with Dick for last place, Damian is smug that he beat Tim and indignant that people refuse to vote for him because he’s “a child”, and Jason preens but is internally panicking as more and more people vote for him. He wins by a landslide.

His first act as mayor is to increase Bruce Wayne’s taxes. His second is to ban Lex Luthor from entering the city. Someone tries to tell him it’s illegal to do that and he just… walks away. Eventually he starts to get a hang of this whole mayor thing and ends up working with Wayne Enterprises to strengthen housing and construction in poorer neighborhoods, he gives teachers raises, encourages trade school and alternative routes for henchmen, he adds diversity and inclusivity courses to public schools, safety programs and gas masks are made more accessible, and he reinforces the security and integrity of Arkham.

Of course there are still times where he misuses his power a little bit, but it’s never anything serious and most Gothamites watch in amusement as the scene unfolds.

Like just imagine:

Jason, dressed as RH: You’re not allowed in, you know what you did.

Dick, standing outside the Gates of Gotham, giving his best pouty expression in his Nightwing gear: Please, Hood! I promised Robin I would take him to the zoo after patrol!

Jason: You should’ve thought about that before you ate the last cookie Agent A made.

Dick, now wailing: This is abuse of power! Cruel and unusual punishment! I demand a lawyer!

Of course there are also the times when Jason decides to do something nice for his siblings, except it just ends up confusing the fuck out of everyone else in Gotham. On Dick’s birthday, he announces that there is now an Official Animal of Gotham, and most people are expecting a bat, or maybe a bird, or hell even a crocodile. Everyone except for Dick, Bruce, and Alfred are confused when it ends up being an elephant instead. Jason also decides to unveil plans for a Gotham Animal Sanctuary on the same exact day. Everyone is even more surprised when Nightwing jumps on Hood, entrapping him in an octopus hug as their mayor flails around trying to pry him off. It doesn’t work and Batman has to pick Dick up by the scruff of his neck to get him off.

There are also some of the odder, but somewhat sensible laws that are passed. Condiments are banned during the holidays and in schools (Condiment King could be heard sobbing throughout Gotham when this proclamation aired). No one is allowed to dress as clowns for any circumstance. The sewers are off limits to everyone except maintenance/construction workers, who must carry guns on them at all times. Lex Luthor’s birthday becomes Gotham’s Official “Fuck Lex Luthor Day”.

Then comes Jason’s most popular decision to date, he has The Joker reassessed mentally, and when he’s found as sane he pushes for the death penalty to be given (not that he really needed to - it was going in that direction already). He almost expects an angry lecture or fight with Bruce to occur, but Bruce just looks at him and says, quietly, “You’ve done a beautiful job, son, I couldn’t be more proud.”

Atsushi really straight up asked Dazai if he's in alright in any number of ways. my guy can you tone down the sass like ever?

Concept:

Kunikida watching in confusion as Ranpo jumps out of his chair, runs over and grabs the box out of his hand.

“Ranpo? What are you-“

“Get something else.”

It sounds like an order because it was one.

Kunikida frowns, he didn’t think his gift was all that bad. It was a lot more sensible then whatever Dazai had decided to gift Atsushi.

And yet Ranpo’s expression was one weighed heavy by sadness. “I’m afraid I don’t understand” Kunikida confessed to the older detective.

“You don’t want too…” was all Ranpo would tell him. Kunikida left it there, deciding it was best to simply follow Ranpo’s judgment.

He left with a new goal and enough time to spare.

Ranpo watched him leave before looking down at the gift box. He carefully placed buried it his snack drawer. A place no one else would dare open.

Atsushi deserved a birthday where he could be happy and for just a moment be untroubled by his past.

That wouldn’t happen if he opened Kunikida’s gift to find a silver watch inside.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN ATSUSHI IS AKUTAGAWA'S REASON TO LIVE???? THAT ATSUSHI IS THE ONE TO REPLACE DAZAI IN A SPACE THAT IMPORTANT IN AKUTAGAWA'S HEART?????? IM SORRY???????

Jason, the second child: I will grow under any conditions.

Dick, the first child: I think I'm allergic to tap water.

in ur opinion, who r the most attractive men in bsd? doesn’t have to be a ranking or anything like that

Concept:

Kunikida helps Atsushi up as they conclude their training for the day.

Kunikida: Your footwork could use some work. Though you should be proud your control over your ability had improved a lot.

Atsushi: Yeah…that’s great..

Kunikida: What’s the matter with you?

Atsushi: Nothing.

Kunikida: Is it Dazai? Has Dazai been making you run around on those stupid errands again?

Atsushi: No, well yes but no it’s not that. It’s nothing important.

Kunikida: If it’s concerns a member of the Agency than it is important to me.

Atsushi: We’ll be late if we don’t go now…

Kunikida: I can allow 5 minutes out of my schedule for this. Now spill.

Atsushi: I don’t want to get better at controlling my ability.

Kunikida: Why ever not?

Atsushi: Because then you guys won’t want me anymore!

Kunikida:…

Atsushi: You took me in because I was a rampaging monster. The presidents ability keeps me in check so if I gain control now…you won’t need me here.

Kunikida:…You’re serious you seriously believe that?! You think we only keep you around because of your ability?!

Atsushi: You…don’t?

Kunikida: Atsushi! You…yes you were bought in partially because of your lack of control. But that’s not the main reason, you know what Dazai told the president?

Atsushi: What?

Kunikida: That you needed a home. That you were scared, practically skin and bone and you needed a home. And the Agency was the home you needed.

Atsushi: Oh…

Kunikida: And I’ll be honest I had my reservations.

Atsushi: Of course you did

Kunikida: That were extinguished the moment I watched you hug a fake bomb to save a group of strangers.

Kunikida: You passed and that makes you one of us and there’s no take backs on that.

Atsushi: It does?

Kunikida: Even…even if you left the Agency to pursue other dreams of yours. You would always be one of us and would always have our support wherever you needed it.

Atsushi: Like Katai?

Kunikida: Exactly, why…why can’t you accept that we want you here. Is it something we’ve done? Have we made you feel unwelcome in any way?

Atsushi: No! No you’ve all been so kind to me but that’s exactly it.

Kunikida: I’m afraid I don’t understand.

Atsushi: My parents left me in a bin bag on the side of the road. The orphanage told me my existence was a chore abd then they kicked me out.

Kunikida: Atsushi…

Atsushi: You want me when no one ever has. And I just keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and I-

He’s stunned into silence when Kunikida pulls him into a hug.

Atsushi: Kunikida?

Kunikida: I swear upon my very credibility as a member of the Armed Detective Agency. Upon my ideals and my soul that we will never abandon you when you need the most.

He’s surprised when he feels his shoulder get damp before gently rubbing Atsushi’s back as he cries.

Kunikida: And we’ll spend every day for the rest of our lives making sure you know that if we must.

His own eyes begin to water as he hugs Atsushi close.

my personal silly hc is that sskk both gnaw on each other a lot.. not even in a sexual way they both just seem like chewers to me

PLEASE, YEAH!!!!!!!!!! I especially like this in Beast because I really like how the work emphasizes the thin thin line between human and animal nature, and I like to imagine them with these little non domesticated traits that aren't negative per sé, they're just part of them. I'm especially soft for Atsushi running his fingertips through Akutagawa's canines when they're laying side by side, and again it doesn't have anything sexual about it it's just... They're very beast-like but they also have each other and they can be weird together. It is a very raw, very loving display of affection, a sort of instinctive intimacy that speaks of a vulnerability they would only and exclusively allow to each other. A kind of deep trust and love that's really so inherent of Beast sskk to me