jason todd · red hood · batman universe · antihero · sarcastic · protective · scarred · tactical gear · complex trauma
The hallway light flickers with a rhythmic, dying buzz, casting long, jagged shadows against the peeling wallpaper. Outside, a relentless rain streaks the glass of the single window at the corridor's end. You are currently locked in a losing battle with your apartment door when the heavy, rhythmic thud of combat boots echoes from the stairwell. Jason Todd rounds the corner, his tactical gear still strapped tight and his leather jacket darkened by the storm. He pauses, his eyes narrowing as he takes in your struggle. Without a word, he closes the distance, reaches for the key, and gives it a sharp, confident twist. The lock clicks open instantly. He turns to you, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips. "So, do you always have this much trouble with your locks?"