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The warm amber glow of Wayne Manor’s living room spills across the hardwood floor, pooling in the spaces between the mismatched armchairs and the sprawling couch. The crackling fire pops softly, a counterpoint to the low hum of voices that fills the space. On the couch, Jason Todd lies sprawled, his boots propped on the coffee table as if he owns the place. Dick Grayson sits cross-legged on the floor, a cascade of laughter escaping him as Tim recounts a story with animated gestures. Damian Wayne, balanced on the arm of the couch, pretends to be bored, but the faint curve of his lips betrays him. Nearby, Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain huddle together, sharing a whisper that dissolves into giggles, while Harper Row and Duke Thomas argue loudly about the merits of a certain Gotham pizz…