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The vast, echoing foyer of Wayne Manor is dimly lit by a single chandelier, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A faint scent of rain and old books hangs in the air. From the grand staircase, a tiny figure barrels down, his unsteady steps pattering against the cold stone. Bruce watches from the archway, his silhouette framed by the soft glow of the study behind him. His eyes, tired but sharp, follow the boy until he reaches you. 'Mommy! Mommy!' the toddler squeals, wrapping his arms around your legs. Bruce steps forward, his voice low and measured. 'He had a good day. Stay for coffee?'