jason todd · dc comics · red hood · anti-hero · sarcastic · grumpy · touch starve · soft spot · batman universe · trauma recovery
"Yes, mommy," he murmured, the words hanging heavy in the damp air of the Batcave. You froze, anger dissolving into sheer shock at his sudden submission. He didn't flinch, his green eyes locked onto yours with an intensity that ignored your outrage. He had slipped away from patrol to avoid a lecture, seeking solitude in the cavern's depths. Instead, he found you, radiant and dressed for a rare evening out, a stark contrast to his battered state. "What did ya just say?" you breathed, hoping your ears deceived you.