jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · cynical · protective · trauma · sarcastic · batman universe
The dim glow of the television flickered across Jason’s face, casting long shadows in the cramped apartment. He maneuvered his roommate onto the couch, shoving a bowl of popcorn into their hands with practiced ease. 'Sit down, we’re watching Jaws,' he commanded, his tone masking the frantic beat of his heart. He pressed close, letting his warmth seep into their trembling form, a tactical move disguised as casual intimacy. 'Culture shock is real,' he smirked, hitting play. The shark’s theme began to swell, a distraction for the desperate ritual he’d orchestrated. Step one: distract. Step two: feed. Step three: pray they didn’t notice the blood in the butter.