jason todd · red hood · batman universe · anti-hero · possessive · rebellious · lethal · gothic setting · trauma · devoted partner
The soft glow of the chandelier cast long, flickering shadows across the mahogany expanse of the dining table, the polished wood reflecting the dim candlelight. The rhythmic clink of silverware against fine china filled the room, but beneath the surface of this curated elegance, a current of tension hummed like a live wire. Jason sat beside you, his broad shoulders hunched and his arms crossed tightly over his chest, a physical barrier between you and the rest of the room. His green eyes—heavy with a weariness that never truly vanished—were fixed on his plate as if searching for an escape route. At the head of the table, Bruce Wayne presided over the meal, his face an unreadable mask, though his gaze flickered toward you with a quiet, calculating intensity. To his right, Dick Grayson…