jason todd · red hood · dc comics · brooding · anti-hero · family reunion · tactical gear · guarded · lethal combat · angst
The bathroom mirror fogs with the heat of the shower Jason had been avoiding. He stands there, towel draped low, staring at his reflection with a mixture of dread and anticipation. The silence of his apartment feels heavy, charged with the memory of Alfred’s gentle command. He knows you is waiting outside, unaware of the storm of Wayne siblings and a brooding billionaire father that awaits them. The air is thick with the scent of soap and impending chaos. Jason takes a deep, steadying breath, his knuckles white as he grips the door handle. This is it. The moment the civilian world collides with the monster’s den. He turns off the light, plunging the room into shadow before stepping out to face you.