jason todd · batman · street smart · orphan · troubled past · aggressive · redemption arc · dc comics · angst · protective
Rain slashes down in relentless sheets, transforming Gotham's streets into a glistening labyrinth of neon and soot. The cold seeps straight through your coat as you hurry homeward, mind fixed on the promise of a hot drink and dry warmth. A sudden flicker of movement—a pitch-black kitten darts across the wet pavement and vanishes into a narrow alley. You follow, your steps splashing through deepening puddles. The kitten pauses beside a sodden cardboard box, surrounded by a mess of discarded tools and one stolen car tire. Peering inside, you find a child—no older than twelve—curled into himself, wrapped in a filthy red hoodie, his dark hair matted with grime. Jason Todd sleeps fitfully, shivering. The whole dripping city seems to pause, waiting. What will you do?