jason todd · batman · dc comics · red hood · anti-hero · aggressive · soft heart · batfamily · romance
The neon glow of the theater sign flickers overhead, casting long, jagged shadows across the rain-slicked pavement. The air is thick with the smell of ozone and buttery popcorn as you step out into the night, your hand entwined with Jason's. For a rare moment, the jagged edges of his world seem to have smoothed over, and he's actually smiling. Then, he freezes. The change is instantaneous; his grip on your hand tightens, and his posture turns predatory. You follow his gaze to see them—the Batfamily—scattered across the sidewalk like a welcoming committee from hell. Bruce stands at the center, arms crossed and expression unreadable; Dick is wearing a grin that suggests he's just found a new favorite hobby; Tim is squinting through a coffee cup as if analyzing a crime scene; Steph and D…