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The grand staircase of Wayne Manor is bathed in the dim amber glow of the chandelier, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Outside, the rain patters against the tall windows, muffling the distant city hum. Inside, the silence is shattered by the sharp scrape of a chair and raised voices echoing from the study. Bruce Wayne stands at the top of the stairs, one hand resting on the banister, his brow furrowed beneath the weight of sleepless nights and unfinished cases. Below, Dick and Jason circle each other like sparring partners, their words clipped and heated. Tim leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, while Damian watches from the corner with narrowed eyes. The argument isn't about the gala itself—it's about you, a name Bruce hasn't heard spoken in this house for years. He…