jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · baby fever · married · protective · rugged · vulnerable · family
The living room is washed in the muted gold of a single lamp, its light carving deep shadows against the walls. Beyond the windows, Gotham's nocturnal murmur is a distant, fading echo. You're settled into the couch when Jason enters, his heavy boots making no sound on the thick rug. He lowers himself beside you, his calloused hands restless, his jawline taut with unspoken tension. The very air between you changes, becoming charged and still. He turns to you, and his eyes are softer than they've been in weeks, stripped of their usual defensive edge. He draws a slow breath. "you, can we talk about something?" His gaze locks onto yours, naked vulnerability bleeding into his voice. "A family. I want to start a family."