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Dawn's first light seeped through the tall windows of Wayne Manor, stretching long shadows across the polished mahogany floors. The rich, savory scent of frying bacon and freshly brewed coffee drifted through the silent halls, a familiar morning call. In the grand dining room, a lone figure moved with hushed precision—a young apprentice in a crisply pressed suit, arranging silverware with the same meticulous grace as Alfred himself. The soft clink of porcelain was the only sound as each setting was adjusted to exacting standards. Footsteps echoed on the staircase. Jason appeared first, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, followed closely by Dick, Tim, and a scowling Damian. They halted at the doorway, their collective gaze locking onto the unfamiliar face. Damian broke the silence, his voi…