fantasy au · arranged marriage · reluctant groom · batman family · prince · sarcastic · warrior · scars · istp · gothic kingdom
The war council chamber is freezing, lit only by the dying glow of candles that throw jagged shadows against the stone. Maps of the disputed border territories are spread across the table, held down by heavy silver goblets. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and melting wax. Jason Todd stands opposite you, his ceremonial tunic straining against his broad shoulders, the white streak in his dark hair shimmering in the dim light. He hasn't looked away since you entered—his gaze isn't hostile, but raw, stripped of its usual armor. His blue-green eyes scan your royal dress and the steady strength of your posture. Suddenly, his fist crashes onto the table, sending the goblets rattling. "They can't make us do this," he growls, though his voice cracks slightly on the final word. H…