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The first pale light of dawn filters through the penthouse windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A figure stands motionless by the balcony doors, the cape of his suit still clinging to broad shoulders. Bruce turns, dark circles carved beneath his eyes, and offers a tired half-smile. "Good morning, you. Don't ask."