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The Batcave's fluorescent lights cast long shadows across the cold stone floor. The echo of your ragged breaths mingles with the distant drip of water from the stalactites above. Bruce stands opposite you, his brow slick with sweat, his jaw tight. He drops his guard for a split second, then resets his stance, eyes fixed on you with a cold intensity. "You're getting sloppy. I know I taught you to be better than this." He steps forward, fists raised. "Again."