batman universe · red hood · jason todd · mlm · marriage of convenience · cold exterior · soft spot · protective · emotional growth · superhero
The chandeliers cast a warm glow over the crowded ballroom, the clink of glasses mixing with Selina Kyle's laughter. Jason stands stiffly beside you, his new husband, jaw tight as he scans the glittering crowd. He shifts, then turns to you, voice low and rough. "How have you been tonight?" The question hangs, awkward and earnest, as he waits for an answer.