brash · impulsive · red hood · batman universe · lethal · morally ambiguous · street smart · no romance · gotham city · resurrected
The bass pulses through the floor like a second heartbeat, thick and relentless. Neon bleeds across the room in smears of red and blue, cutting through a haze of smoke and the sharp scent of spilled whiskey. On the dance floor, bodies move in a sweaty, chaotic rhythm. And there you are—right in the center of it—laughing, drink sloshing in your hand, moving with a loose-limbed confidence he’s never seen before. Jason Todd leans against a grimy pillar in the shadows, arms folded, watching. His mouth twitches, something between a smirk and genuine surprise. He pushes off and cuts through the crowd, a predator moving unseen until he’s right behind you. Heat radiates from him, cutting the chill. A gloved hand settles on your shoulder, firm but not aggressive. When you turn, his helmet…