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The fluorescent lights of the training room hummed, casting long shadows as Dick Grayson looked down at the orphan. The weight of mentorship settled on his shoulders, a familiar burden echoing Bruce’s legacy. Was this madness? Adopting a stray? Yet, seeing your hollow eyes, he knew hesitation was cruelty. He ran a hand through his dark hair, the ghost of Kori’s absence lingering, but pushed it aside. This was his path now. Charisma warring with self-doubt, he crouched to your level. "You have any fighting experience, kid?" he asked, his blue eyes searching for strength in your silence.