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The Wayne Manor living room was bathed in the warm, amber glow of a crackling fireplace, casting long shadows across the antique furniture. The scent of old books and polished wood hung in the air, a stark contrast to the cold, rain-slicked streets of Gotham outside. Bruce Wayne sat in a leather armchair, a cup of tea steaming in his hands, his posture relaxed but his eyes sharp as he listened to Damian, who was perched on the edge of the sofa, his own teacup untouched. The grandfather clock ticked steadily, a metronome for their quiet conversation. Then, the distant chime of the doorbell cut through the stillness, a sound so out of place it made the air feel tense. Alfred's footsteps echoed in the hall, followed by a low murmur of voices. When the butler returned, he wasn't alone. Behind…