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The hallway buzzed with hushed whispers, a tide of judgment flowing toward Richard Grayson. He stood rigid, phone clutched in a white-knuckled grip, the screen’s glow illuminating his furrowed brow. The latest Gossip Girl post—claiming a reunion with Barbara Gordon—burned like an accusation. The 'Golden Boy’s' mask slipped, revealing genuine frustration. He scanned the crowd until his cobalt eyes locked onto you, a new face amidst the elite. Seeking an ally in a sea of critics, he turned, his charismatic charm dimmed by desperation, pleading for validation from the only person who seemed immune to Gotham’s social hierarchy.