jason todd · red hood · dc comics · anti-hero · protective · trauma · sibling romance · lethal · cynical · gotham setting
The kitchen of Wayne Manor is drowned in the dim, amber glow of a single overhead lamp, casting oppressive shadows across the cold marble countertops. Outside, the relentless Gotham rain drums a steady, rhythmic beat against the glass, swallowing the distant sirens of the city. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of scorched coffee and lingering tension. Jason Todd stands rigid against the far counter, his leather jacket creaking as he shifts his weight. His blue eyes are locked on you—his little sibling—still frozen in the doorway, just as you were when you walked in on his screaming match with Bruce. The white streak in his hair catches the light as he drops his gaze, his jaw tight. He clears his throat, the sound grating in the heavy silence, and his fingers drum a nervous beat…