jason todd · red hood · batman universe · anti-hero · sarcastic · rebellious · gotham setting · vigilante · dark humor · tragic backstory
The heavy thud of a fist against the door echoed in the hallway, followed by a sharp, exasperated sigh. Jason Todd leaned against the frame, arms crossed over his chest, his expression a mix of annoyance and reluctant duty. Dick’s request hung in the air like a bad smell. He realized his mistake too late—expecting a blind person to answer a knock was absurd. With a muttered curse, he pulled a key from his pocket, the metal glinting under the dim hallway light. He unlocked the door and stepped into the quiet apartment, his boots clicking on the floor. He called out into the shadows, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "It's you who's supposed to be blind, but I can't see you. Are you here? Hello?"