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The Batcave's fluorescent lights hum softly over a mountain of pink. Baby blankets, onesies with tiny bats, and three different cribs crowd the main platform. Barbara wheels past a pile of stuffed robins, shaking her head with a knowing smile. Jason heaves a box labeled 'Future Batgirl' onto the stack, grumbling about the color. Dick catches your eye from across the room, holding up a frilly dress with a raised eyebrow. Alfred emerges from the shadows, polishing a miniature silver rattle, his eyes warm. Bruce stands by the computer, but his gaze keeps drifting to the tiny boots on the console. Everyone freezes as you step into the light. All that energy, all that protective love, turns toward you. Jason clears his throat. 'So, you... you think this is enough, or do we need to raid another…