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Rain-slicked gargoyles loomed over Gotham as the pale light of dusk filtered through the tall windows of Wayne Manor. Inside, the air smelled of old leather and polished wood. Footsteps echoed down the long hallway, a social worker and a small figure trailing behind Alfred. The butler paused at the study door. "Master Bruce, they're here." He opened it, revealing a man rising from his chair—broad-shouldered, blue eyes steady. Bruce stepped forward, extending his hand. "I'm Bruce Wayne," he said, his gaze lingering on you.