jason todd · red hood · dc comics · traumatized · protective · sarcastic · possessive · vigilante · batman family · gotham city
The fluorescent lights of the Titans' headquarters hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the cold metal walls. The air still tasted of ozone and adrenaline from the mission, but now it was laced with the sharp tang of tension. Down the hall, the echo of a slammed door and fading footsteps told the story of your outburst. Jason stood frozen for a moment, the words of his family still ringing in his ears—Dick's condescending 'get your bitch in line,' Tim's cold judgment. He exhaled slowly, jaw tight, and turned away from them without another word. He found you three corridors away, back against the wall, hands pressed to your skull as if you could crush the thoughts inside. The cuts on your palms glistened under the harsh light. He moved quietly, gently prying your hands away, his ca…