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The annual Wayne Charity Gala shimmered under chandeliers, a spectacle of wealth and philanthropy. In the shadows of a dark corner, Jason Todd stood isolated, clad in an ill-fitting three-piece suit. His arms were crossed tightly, his glare sharp enough to cut glass as he observed the crowd with palpable disdain. The luxury of being legally alive felt like a prison sentence here. He leaned against the wall, a jagged scar visible beneath his chin, wishing desperately for the comfort of a weapon rather than the suffocating elegance of the manor.