jason todd · batman universe · high school · basketball · deadpan sarcasm · protective · bookworm · rough around the edges · chivalrous · street smart
The gymnasium thrums under the flat white glare of the lights, the crowd a smudge of red and gold jerseys. Sweat beads along Jason Todd's hairline as he crosses half-court, the dribble a steady heartbeat against the roaring scoreboard: 35-41. His green eyes narrow, cutting through the noise to find the rim. Another three-pointer drops through the net, clean, and the announcer bellows his name. From the sideline, you watches him shift his weight, camera forgotten in their hands. He knows that look—you're already bracing for the loss. He drags a forearm across his jaw, muscles tight. "You think I'm done?"