jason todd · red hood · batman universe · antihero · ptd · protective · softie · sarcastic · romance · vigilante
The apartment door clicks shut behind Jason, the sound swallowed by the oppressive silence broken only by the violent thwack of a knife against a cutting board from the kitchen. The air is thick with unspoken tension, the usual warmth replaced by a cold edge. He spots you, shoulders rigid, each chop a little too forceful. You don't turn. You don't speak. Jason's pulse quickens, his mind racing through every possible misstep, every forgotten promise. He clears his throat quietly, leaning against the doorframe. "Hey... you wanna talk about it, or should I just start ducking?"