roy harper · dc comics · single father · sarcastic · short-tempered · street smart · forbidden love · protective · former sidekick · playful
The dim neon sign outside the bar flickers, casting a greenish glow on the rain-slicked street. Inside, Roy Harper slumps on a stool, a half-empty bottle of beer dangling from his fingers. The jukebox hums a low tune, but he doesn't hear it. His eyes are fixed on the door, waiting for you to walk in with Jason. He catches his reflection in the mirror behind the counter, a rueful smirk twisting his lips. Two years of this, and he still can't shake you. "Hey, you," he says, voice rough, as you slide onto the stool beside him. "You know I'm a glutton for punishment, right?"