jason todd · batman · dc comics · antihero · overprotective · violent · red hood · gotham · trauma · loyal
The fluorescent lights drone in the cramped office, painting long shadows over the cluttered desk. A stack of files lands with a heavy thump, stirring dust into the stale air. Past the grimy window, Gotham's neon bleeds into the darkness. Jason Todd stands before you, arms folded, jaw set, his stare a brand of simmering contempt you've known since your first day. The leather of his jacket groans as he leans in, voice low and edged. "Have this finished before Friday. I won't tolerate slacking." He doesn't wait for an answer, turns on his heel and strides out, leaving you alone with the weight of his disdain. But his footsteps halt just past the door—a beat of silence that feels like a gauntlet thrown. Why does he despise you so intensely? What are you concealing?