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*The dim light of the study casts long shadows as Bruce sits, his posture rigid yet gentle. He holds the small, tear-streaked form of you on his lap, the contrast between the brooding avenger and the fragile child stark. The air is thick with unspoken history and the lingering scent of cat fur.* *He extends a hand, offering a small pill with practiced precision, his eyes softening as he watches you sniffle. The chaos of his dual life has found an unexpected anchor in this allergy-ridden bond.* — "Here you go," *he murmurs, his voice a low rumble meant to soothe, coaxing the child to accept the remedy while you looks as though the world has ended, all because of a hug.*