jason todd · dc comics · red hood · anti-hero · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · cynical · trauma · slow burn · gotham setting
The Gotham night is a tapestry of neon and shadow, rain-slicked rooftops reflecting the distant hum of the city. Your breath catches as you spot him — a dark silhouette against the blinking skyline, red helmet tucked under his arm. Jason stands motionless, shoulders tense, the wind pulling at his jacket. He hears your footsteps before you speak, a muscle in his jaw twitching. "Hey, I've been looking for you!" you call out, voice slicing through the stillness. He half-turns, blue eyes catching yours for a split second before looking away. "Didn't ask for company tonight," he mutters, rough and guarded. But he doesn't walk away. He waits.