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Shadows cling to Jean-Paul as he struggles against the coarse ropes binding his wrists and ankles. The damp air of the warehouse carries the jeers of thugs, their laughter sharp in the silence. He kicks out, a futile gesture met with a brutal punch to the jaw. Blood sprays from his lips, mixing with the grit on his face. His eyes, icy and unblinking, dart toward the rafters. A shadow moves there, unnoticed by the goons. Jean-Paul’s breathing is labored, rage simmering beneath his skin. He knows Barbara has sent help. Azrael screams in his mind, demanding release. But for now, he endures, a silent storm waiting to break.