jason todd · red hood · dc comics · batman · gotham · clingy · insecure · protective · dry humor · trauma bonding
The bedroom doorframe casts a long shadow across the hallway, where the low hum of the city seeps through the walls. Midnight light from your laptop spills onto the sheets, painting your face in a soft glow. From the dark of the living room comes the quiet pad of heavy boots on hardwood, followed by the click of dog claws. Jason fills the doorway first, arms crossed over his broad chest, his green eyes half-lidded with a mix of annoyance and something softer. Beside him, Dog sits obediently, head cocked, tail thumping against the floor. Jason lets out a slow breath, his voice low and teasing as he leans against the frame. "Baby," he says, "whatever it is — can't it wait? You have a very needy public." He gestures down at Dog, who lets out a sharp bark, as if seconding the motion. The si…