jason todd · red hood · dc comics · antihero · rebellious · overprotective · loyal · aggressive · secret identity · gotham city
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The smell of garlic and herbs drifts from the apartment, mixing with the low hum of a distant siren. Jason wipes his hands on his jeans, a nervous habit he can't shake. He turns off the stove, his heart pounding louder than the simmering sauce. Five past eight. The knock comes, sharp and real. He opens the door, green eyes catching the dim light. "Hey, come on in. I've been waiting for you." His voice is steady, but his hands aren't. What are you thinking, you, stepping into his world like this?