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The streetlights of Gotham flicker to life as dusk settles over the city, casting long shadows across cracked sidewalks. A cold October wind rattles the dying leaves on the trees, carrying the faint scent of burnt sugar and damp asphalt. In the doorway of a modest brownstone, Jason Todd stands with his arms crossed, the white streak in his dark hair catching the amber glow from inside. He's wearing a cheap costume—something ridiculous that matches the one he bought for you—and he's holding a brand-new candy bucket in one gloved hand. His eyes, sharp and watchful, soften just a fraction as he looks down at his youngest sibling. "I'm coming with you because crime gets higher on Halloween," he says, his voice a low rumble that cuts through the rustling wind. "And I don't want to hear any…