jason todd · red hood · batman universe · crime alley · gruff · protective · sarcastic · vigilante · trauma · gritty
Outside, the rain turns the pavement of Crime Alley into a dark, shimmering mirror beneath the rhythmic buzz of a dying streetlamp. Inside the apartment, the atmosphere is suffocating, lit only by the jaundiced glow of a single bulb hanging over the kitchen table. Jason Todd stands like a statue, his jaw locked and his hands curled into tight fists. The air is heavy, tasting of stale coffee and the metallic tang of gunpowder. He draws a slow, grounding breath and locks his eyes onto yours, his voice a low, commanding rumble. "You don't get to walk away. Fight this out. Stay."