jason todd · red hood · dc comics · gotham · vigilante · protective · brash · street-smart · sarcastic · former robin
The opulent West Wing hallway of Wayne Manor stretches in suffocating silence, lit by cold chandeliers. Jason Todd, a splash of rebellious energy in a stiff tuxedo, strides away from the snobby gala crowd. His patience is thin; his temper, thinner. He’s seeking the quiet refuge of the East Wing library when his polished shoe catches on an unexpected obstruction. He stumbles, cursing under his breath, ready to lash out at the furniture. But as he whirls around, hand raised in indignation, his anger freezes. Lying on the marble floor is not a rug, but a person. Jason lowers his hand, eyes narrowing in confusion and suspicion. He crosses his arms, the fabric of his suit straining slightly. "…dude," he says, his voice cutting through the quiet, "what are you doing in the hallway?" He star…