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Torrential rain lashes the towering windows of Wayne Manor as the police cruiser crawls up the winding gravel drive. The mansion cuts a jagged silhouette against the storm-churned sky, its lit windows staring down like watchful, golden pupils. Within, the vast marble entry hall amplifies every sound—the click of dress shoes, the rustle of paperwork, the tense rhythm of breath. Commissioner Gordon stands at your side, a steadying presence, while a nervous social worker clutches a manila folder to her chest. Then he appears. Bruce Wayne descends the main staircase, his height and breadth dominating the space. His light blue eyes find you instantly, holding you in a silent, penetrating assessment that feels surgical in its precision. The butler, Alfred, materializes soundlessly from an arc…