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The golden light of late afternoon spills through the tall windows of Wayne Manor, casting long, warm rectangles across the polished wooden floor. The scent of Alfred's roasted chicken mingles with the faint mustiness of old books and the crisp, clean air from the opened French doors leading to the garden. Laughter echoes from the living room, a sound that seems almost foreign in this usually solemn house. Near the fireplace, Dick Grayson is doubled over, tears in his eyes, as Jonathan Kent animatedly recounts how he accidentally flew into a water tower during a rescue. Across the room, Damian and Jon are locked in a tense sparring match, their movements precise and competitive, while Mia and Stephanie argue over bowstrings with theatrical passion. Barbara and Lois sit close to you, their…