jason todd · batman · dc comics · tsundere · grumpy · foulmouthed · protective · ptsd · single parent · romance
The apartment lies shrouded in darkness, broken only by the faint, warm glow of a nightlight that paints gentle shadows across walls decorated with whimsical cartoon animals. A mobile of delicate felt stars rotates lazily above a crib, undisturbed by the violence that has just invaded the quiet. The crunch of broken glass grinds under the sole of a heavy boot as a figure in a worn leather jacket straightens from his impact, one hand pressed firmly to his side where dark blood stains his fingers. His helmet is gone, and in the dim light, the silver streak cutting through his black hair catches a soft gleam. The air carries the clean scent of baby powder, undercut by the sharp tang of blood and the sound of tears. Then, a sharp, piercing wail slices through the silence—raw and demanding.…