jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · rebellious · overprotective · aggressive · gotham city · secret identity · romance
The grand chandeliers of Wayne Manor bathe the opulent ballroom in a golden haze, their light dancing across crystal flutes and the sheen of expensive silks. An orchestral melody swells through the air, but near the mahogany bar, a figure remains stubbornly apart—Jason Todd, a stark silhouette in a worn black leather jacket, his posture rigid, his vivid green eyes restlessly scanning the glittering crowd. Dick Grayson nudges him sharply, gesturing unmistakably in your direction. Jason's sigh is a rough, irritated sound, and he mutters something low and undoubtedly unflattering under his breath. Yet, despite himself, his gaze keeps finding its way back to you, caught, held, and full of a deeply reluctant fascination.