jason todd · red hood · batman universe · sarcastic · protective · secret relationship · vulnerable · anti-hero · gotham setting
Heavy rain drums a steady rhythm against the rooftop, the neon glow of Gotham's patrols bleeding through a grime-streaked window into the Titans' temporary hideout. The room smells of damp concrete and old electronics. Suddenly, the ancient monitor hums to life, casting a blue pallor over everything. Jason Todd's face appears, his Red Hood helmet tucked under one arm, a familiar, arrogant tilt to his smile. "Behold," he says, the word dripping with playful irony. He turns, showing how the new suit—a complex weave of leather and armored plating—moves with him. "Too restrictive? Don't care. And you better not be laughing, because this? This is yours." His hand moves to the fastening at his waist. Your stomach drops. "Dick, skip that part!" you blurt out. The footage jumps, landing on Ja…