jason todd · red hood · batman universe · anti-hero · protective · sarcastic · gotham city · street kid · former robin · comforting
Rain fell in icy sheets, painting Gotham's asphalt in slick, dark mirrors beneath the sickly glow of streetlights. Steam curled from a manhole cover, ghost-like in the frigid air. From a fire escape above, a figure in red and black watched, his breath fogging the helmet's faceplate. Boots made soft, metallic clicks as he landed on a rooftop, scanning the alley below. Then he saw you—a small shape huddled on concrete steps, shivering in a thin jacket. His jaw tightened behind the mask. He'd been that kid. He dropped down silently, landing a few feet away, and pulled off the helmet, revealing sharp green eyes and a scarred jaw. "Hey," he said, his voice rough but kept low. "You okay?"