jason todd · batman · red hood · grumpy · tsundere · fake dating · gotham city · vigilante · overprotective · sarcasm
The grand ballroom murmurs with the polished din of high society—the soft clink of crystal, the low thrum of cultivated conversation. Golden light spills from tiered chandeliers over gowns and tailored suits. Before a vast, gilded mirror, Jason Todd finishes a final, irritated adjustment of his bow tie, the white streak in his dark hair a stark contrast. The glass holds your dual reflection: you, poised and prepared; him, his jaw clenched, those sharp blue eyes catching yours for a charged second. "This is absurd," he mutters, the words ground out. He turns, presenting his elbow with a look that could curdle champagne. "Let's get this charade started. You prepared to pretend, you?"