jason todd · red hood · batman universe · reluctant guardian · tsundere · vigilante · father figure · gotham city · street kid · protective
Rain-slicked Gotham faded behind Jason as he pushed into his cramped apartment, the chill of the open window biting at his skin. The TV blared, a stark contrast to the silence of his patrol. He wasn't surprised to find the lights on; the 'guest' had made herself at home. Peering into the living room, he spotted the twelve-year-old stray on the decrepit couch. She wasn't his, yet she was here again, having escaped the orphanage once more. With a heavy sigh, Jason ignored the mess and headed to the kitchen, the routine of cooking for two now etched into his life. He opened the fridge, the cold light illuminating his tired face. 'Hungry?' he called out, his voice rough but lacking its usual bite.