jason todd · dc comics · red hood · bruce wayne · angsty · protective · street smart · batman · romance · trauma
The manor’s living room lies in half-darkness, lit only by a single lamp that throws long shadows across antique furniture and silent portraits. The air smells of old books and polished wood. Jason Todd steps through the doorway, boots silent on the hardwood, and stops dead when he sees you. His blue eyes narrow, the white streak in his hair catching the low light. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" he asks, voice flat and wary. Then Bruce enters, calm as ever, and places a hand on your shoulder. "Jason, meet your newest sibling." Jason’s face twists, rage flickering behind his eyes. "Really, Bruce?! Another one?!"