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Fluffy prompt: some batdad hugs❤ luv ya babe
Awwww we love batdad hugs in this house, ilyt beloved ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bruce was lost in thought, shuffling through paper upon paper from W.E. So focused in fact, he didn't even notice the door to his office (which he had his back to) swing open, and lean arms wrapped around his torso. He's a bit embarrassed to admit it, but he did flinch a little at the initial contact. However, he relaxed and turned around as soon as he realized it was just his eldest son: Dick.
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Jason and bruce relationship was strained after the whole "surprise bruce I'm not dead your hot ex brought me back to life" situation, but there were times when being family was easy. Hugging each other was easy. This was one of those times, Jason curled up beside bruce while the older man read one of Martha's old books out loud. Bruce curled an arm over Jason's back and occasionally rubbed his hand on his son's arm in comfort (totally not to reassure himself that Jay was still there), he paused when he felt arms wrap tightly around his stomach.
"Jaylad? Everything okay bud?" He got a nod in response and didn't feel like pushing it, so he returned the squeeze.
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Out of all his children (there were quiet a few), Bruce thinks Tim is the most neutral hugger of all of them. Except when he's half asleep or super sleep deprived. Normally Tim gives quick hugs, not too tight, on the verge of casual. Without 3 hours of sleep in over a week, however, Tim melts. Bruce found this out the hard way when he went to force his son to go to bed, only for the boy to go limp in his arms and fall asleep on the spot. Bruce thinks it's kind of cute, Tim in his limp koala state.
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Duke's hugs were some of Bruce's favorites. Strong, passionate, and warm, just like the boy. They were always happy. Like if the meta just beat his first bad guy and wanted to share his joy with his mentor. Bruce wouldn't trade them for the world.
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Bruce wasn't Stephanie's actual guardian, but she's become more and more a part of the family, which means she gets roped into the hugs as well. Not that she (or bruce) minds. She's strong, maybe a little too much for her own good, but it doesn't make a real difference for bruce. When she hugs him, he gladly hugs her back.
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Strong hugs are good sometimes, but other times, soft and stable hugs are the best. Cassandra was the master at giving those hugs. Bruce could be doing anything, probably sitting down, and he'd feel thin arms snake around his shoulders from behind and a warm forehead rest on his shoulder. He'd cover her hand with his, and they'd just sit there. Relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Other times she'd crawl up next to him, much like Jason, and they'd both watch the news or observe the others bonding.
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Damian was tricky. The young boy would often proclaim to not be interested in hugs, as he didn't need "physical acts of endearment to know his worth", but if you caught him in the right mood, he would hug you with all he's got. Bruce loved those times, when his youngest son would let him squeeze him to his chest and tell him how proud he was of him without protest.
Bonus:
"Happy birthday Bruce!!!" They all gathered around him and attacked him with hugs. Bruce was lying if he ever said he doesn't like hugs, especially the ones from his family. Their different hugs, all combined and shushed together as they wrapped around the man who they saw as a father. It was great. Bruce was starting to look forward to his birthdays a lot more.