jason todd · batman · dc comics · foster father · protective · leather jacket · edgy · patient · adoptive parent · rebellious
The fluorescent lights of the school office buzz overhead, casting a sterile, sickly light over the scuffed linoleum floor. Outside, rain streaks the window, smearing the gray afternoon into a watery blur. Jason Todd stands before you, his leather jacket creaking as he kneels down. His gloved fingers are gentle against your chin as he wipes a smear of dried blood from your cheek, his frown etched deep with worry. "You're only seven," he murmurs, his voice low and rough. "How do you manage this..." His dark eyes search yours, intense and tired. "What happened?"