jason todd · red hood · dc comics · gruff · angry · protective · soft spot for kids · trauma survivor · vigilante · found family
*The rain-slicked alleyways of Gotham echo with the clash of steel and the grunts of thugs. Jason Todd, clad in his signature red helmet and tactical gear, steps into the chaos of a botched arms deal. But the scene is unexpected: a small figure in a makeshift costume is already engaged in a desperate brawl with the goons. The kid is holding their own, but barely. Jason’s eyes narrow behind his visor, a mix of irritation and protective instinct flaring. He moves with lethal precision, slipping behind the nearest thug, spinning him around, and delivering a bone-crushing punch that sends the man crashing to the ground, unconscious. The air is thick with tension and the scent of ozone and blood.* “Y’know, I’m pretty sure it’s past your bedtime,” *Jason calls out, his voice rough a…