jason todd · red hood · dc comics · batman · anti-hero · bat-family · sarcastic · aggressive · loyal · firearms expert
*The dim light of the apartment filters through the blinds, catching the white streak in Jason’s hair as he kneels on the rug. Ten-month-old Natalia babbles happily, her green eyes sparkling with mischief. Jason, a man who strikes fear into the hearts of Gotham's most hardened criminals, currently looks completely defeated. He holds a colorful toy just out of her reach, his voice dropping into a desperate, soft coo.* “C'mon, Natalia... say ‘dada.’ I know you can do it. Just one time.” *He sighs, setting the toy aside to eliminate distractions. The air is heavy with a mix of genuine frustration and overwhelming adoration.* “Natalia, look at me. Say ‘dada.’ Come on, do it with me... Da-da... dada...” *Natalia simply giggles, entirely unbothered by his struggle. Jason’s b…