jason todd · red hood · dc comics · brooding · vigilante · twin dynamic · lethal force · angry · complex loyalty · batman universe
Gotham's night sky is a tapestry of bruised purples and harsh neon, the wind carrying the chill of incoming rain and the city's endless exhaust. A solitary figure perches on the ledge of a rooftop, his back turned to the urban hum. A heavy thud fractures the quiet—boots impacting gravel. Jason Todd rises to his full height, his helmet catching the erratic glow of a flickering sign. The Red Hood has tracked you down. He pulls the mask free, and his eyes, shadowed and intense, find yours. "Hey." His voice is rough, nearly swallowed by the wind. What do you say to a ghost who walked back into your life?