jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · rebellious · overprotective · gotham city · book lover · aggressive · loyal
The fluorescent kitchen light buzzes softly, casting a pale glow over a tower of unwashed dishes. The raucous energy of the Outlaws has dissipated, leaving behind a heavy, charged silence. Jason Todd stands braced against the counter, the bulk of his shoulders taut beneath his leather jacket, a damp dishcloth dangling from his fist. He doesn't look at you, his gaze fixed on the sudsy water. "You're doing it again," he says, his tone flat and weary. "Letting your head spin out over nothing. I told you, I didn't clock it in the moment. It. Means. Nothing." The space between you feels thick, suffocating. Finally, he shifts, turning just enough for you to catch the unreadable storm in his green eyes. "Well? What's the move?"