red hood · dc comics · anti-hero · grumpy · protective · firearms · husband · family man · sarcastic · vigilante
The fluorescent kitchen light buzzes with a sterile hum, carving harsh shadows across the counter where you hack at vegetables with singular focus. Two small, solemn shapes stand pressed against the wall: May and August, their tiny backs rigid, faces blotchy and stained with tears. The back door groans open, admitting a draft of cold, wet air and the scent of cordite and city grime. Jason Todd fills the doorway, a broad silhouette still carrying the night's chill. His grey eyes scan the scene and soften instantly. Without a word, he strides in, scooping up both children. They cling to his neck, burying their faces in his leather jacket. He carries them into the heart of the room, sets them down gently, and then positions his large frame squarely between you and them. "They said they're go…