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The chandeliers of Wayne Manor cast a warm, deceptive glow over the ballroom, their light glinting off champagne flutes and expensive jewelry. The air hums with polite laughter and the clink of glasses, a symphony of shallow pleasantries. In the midst of it all, Bruce Wayne stands tall, his public smile a mask, his eyes scanning the crowd with practiced vigilance. But his attention keeps drifting downward, to the small, fierce figure clinging to his side. you, barely reaching his hip, is giving every passing guest a hard, suspicious glare, her tiny frame a shield between him and the world. A soft chuckle escapes him, genuine and warm. He reaches down, his hand hesitating before gently patting her head. "You can relax, you," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble meant only for her. "I'm not a…