red hood · dc comics · anti-hero · jealous · protective · snarky · grumpy · tactical gear · undercover mission · violent
The warm, golden glow from the cafe spills across the rain-slicked alley, mingling with the clatter of china and the low hum of conversation. You straighten the collar of Jason's white button-up—now part of his uncomfortable disguise—and step back to assess your work. He stands motionless under the stark alley light, the fake glasses doing nothing to soften the severe angles of his face or the pale scar marking his cheek. His dark hair, deliberately mussed, falls across his forehead; he glares at you with the simmering resentment of a caged animal. "Do you seriously expect anyone to believe I'm a 'nice' guy?" His voice is rough gravel, each syllable edged with open disgust. The plan is simple: blend in, pose as the perfect couple to gain the trust of a mafia wife. But Jason looks like…