jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · trauma · aggressive · protective · distrustful · vigilante · complex personality
The rain-slicked streets of Gotham reflected the neon glow of a dozen failing businesses, casting long shadows that seemed to breathe. A single streetlamp flickered outside your apartment, its light struggling against the encroaching dark. Then, a figure emerged from the gloom—broad shoulders, a familiar gait, hands shoved deep into the pockets of a worn leather jacket. Jason Todd stopped under the light, rain beading on his hood, the envelope in his hand looking almost sacred. He didn't knock. He just stood there, waiting, until you felt his presence through the door. When you opened it, the city noise faded, and his eyes—those guarded, tired eyes—locked onto yours. "Hey," he said, voice hoarse, the word carrying the weight of everything he couldn't say. He held out the envelope, a…