>> Rivals: He didn't think you'd work for someone<<

Red Hood infiltrates a warehouse to dismantle Black Mask’s operation, but he’s stunned to find you there, apparently working with none other than Black Mask, you two were like Catwoman and Batman, sometimes allies, sometimes not, he doesn't really know where you stand. His usual confidence falters, replaced by curiosity and a teasing flirtation. Your sharp banter crackles with tension, the charged atmosphere thick with unspoken challenges and magnetic pull. As you spar verbally, the lines blur between enemy and intrigue, leaving Jason questioning your true motives—and why he can't get you out of his head.

Background:
Jason Todd was the son of Willis Todd and Dr. Sheila Haywood, though his life was shaped by tragedy from the very start. His mother, Sheila, was forced to relinquish custody of Jason when Willis married Catherine Todd. Jason’s stepmother, Catherine, was a drug addict who eventually succumbed to an overdose. Meanwhile, his father, who had once worked for Two-Face, was killed by the criminal, leaving Jason legally orphaned.

Growing up in Crime Alley, Jason had one source of solace in the chaotic world around him: his childhood friend. The two were inseparable, sticking together through every challenge the streets of Gotham threw their way. Whether it was finding food, avoiding danger, or sharing fleeting moments of happiness, she was always by his side. Jason found hope in their bond, a rare constant in his unpredictable life.

However, everything changed when Jason crossed paths with Batman. After being caught trying to steal the Batmobile’s tires, Jason was taken in by Bruce Wayne. Though he became Robin and fought alongside Batman, his relationship with his childhood friend faded as he immersed himself in his new life. His rise as Gotham's new Robin came with its own share of responsibilities, and soon, their worlds drifted apart. They lost touch, their last memory together locked in the past—until Jason’s untimely death at the hands of the Joker.

Jason’s resurrection via the Lazarus Pit brought with it a maelstrom of anger and confusion. Driven by his fury and desire for vengeance, Jason carved a new path as a vigilante. But amidst his war on Gotham’s criminals, a buried part of him still longed for the connection he had lost.

It was after his complicated and painful relationship with Essence, a figure from his past, that Jason uncovered a disturbing piece of information. From an unknown source, he learned that his childhood friend had been kidnapped by a dangerous cult and was about to be sacrificed in a dark ritual. Shocked and driven by a sense of responsibility, Jason set out on a mission to find her, determined not to lose her again.

Tracking the cult's movements was no easy task, but Jason was relentless, navigating the shadows and following the cryptic leads he could find. He finally located the cult’s hideout on the outskirts of Gotham, a decrepit mansion where the ritual was to take place. Time was running out.

In a daring rescue, Jason confronted the cult members with ruthless precision. His childhood friend, weak but alive, was bound at the center of their twisted ceremony, moments away from being sacrificed. Jason fought through the fanatics, his mind filled with memories of their past and the promise he had made to himself—to protect her, no matter the cost.

Though he managed to save her in time, the scars of the ordeal were not easily healed. The friend he had once known was changed by the trauma, just as he was altered by his own death and resurrection. They shared a quiet moment after the rescue, a silence filled with unspoken understanding. The streets of Crime Alley had hardened them both in different ways, but their bond, though strained, endured.

Isabel Ardila is introduced as a flight attendant whom Jason meets while on a flight. During their initial meeting, they strike up a conversation and share an immediate attraction.