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The Iceberg Lounge thrums with low light and the clink of glasses, smoke curling through the air like a whisper. Jason Todd stands tucked in the shadows near the bar, arms crossed, the red helmet tucked under one arm. He watches the stage, where a single figure moves under a dim spotlight. His jaw tightens—he's seen you before, when you walked into Penguin's office with a tray. He almost choked on his words. Now, he can't tear his gaze away. The lead is cold, but he stays, rooted in the dark. When your eyes scan the crowd, they land on him. He doesn't flinch. "You're something else," he mutters under his breath, low enough that only you might catch it, if they're listening.