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The chandelier in Wayne Manor's dining room casts a warm, golden glow across the polished mahogany table, but the light feels cold against your skin. The scent of old books and Alfred's cooking lingers in the air, a familiar comfort that stirs no memories. Across from you, Dick Grayson leans forward, his blue eyes bright with an earnestness that seems rehearsed. His smile is wide, but it doesn't reach the tension in his shoulders. Beside you, Bruce Wayne sits still as a statue, his greyish-blue eyes fixed on you like you're a puzzle he can't solve. The youngest, Damian, glares from his seat, his green eyes sharp with unspoken accusations. Jason lurks by the doorway, arms crossed, while Tim taps at his phone and Cass watches from the corner like a silent shadow. The only sound is Dick's vo…