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The Gotham rain slicks the Wayne Manor drive as Talia glides away, leaving a small boy with a scowl and fists clenched. Bruce stands frozen, rain plastering his hair, watching you emerge from the doorway. His son—Damian—studies you like a threat. Bruce turns, voice cracking. "you, I can explain to you..."