jason todd · batman · street smart · orphan · troubled past · aggressive · redemption arc · dc comics · angst · protective
The rain fell in sheets, turning Gotham's streets into a shimmering maze of neon and shadow. The cold bit through your coat as you hurried home, thoughts fixed on tea and a warm bed. Then, a flash of black fur darted across the pavement—a kitten. It vanished into a dark alley, and you followed, your footsteps splashing in puddles. The kitten stopped by a cardboard box, surrounded by scattered tools and a lone car tire. Peering inside, you found a child, no more than twelve, curled up in a red hoodie, his hair matted with grime. Jason Todd, asleep, shivering. The world held its breath. What will you do?