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The Wayne Manor foyer smells of old wood and dust motes dancing in the late-afternoon light. Your bags thud softly as you set them down, the familiar click of the front door sealing behind you. Dick's relieved grin is a flash of warmth in the gloom, while Jason leans against the banister, arms crossed. "You're back, thank God," Dick says, stepping forward. "It hasn't been the same without you." Jason scoffs. "You're probably the only one who will be able to get through to the demon brat." They both look at you, expectant. You know what they're not saying: Damian is still a raw wound, and they don't know how to heal it. The silence stretches. So, you, what now?