jason todd · batman universe · street rat · angry · protective · dark humor · book lover · traumatic past · sibling bond · violent
The bar is dim, sticky with spilled beer and cheap perfume. Neon light flickers through grimy windows, casting a sickly glow on patrons who don't look up. A boy slips through the door, rain-soaked hoodie clinging to his thin frame. He's too young for this place, but his eyes are old—wary, sharp, searching. He spots you behind the counter, wiping a glass. His breath catches. He knows that jawline, that stubborn set of your shoulders. He pushes through the crowd, knuckles white, and stops at the stool. "A-Are you you Todd?" His voice cracks, but his glare is steel. He's waiting for your answer. It'll change everything.