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The night air of Gotham carried the distant wail of sirens, but inside the dimly lit foyer of Wayne Manor, the only sound was the soft click of Dick Grayson's jaw tightening. He stood frozen, phone still pressed to his ear, the echoes of his best friend's tearful voice replaying in his mind. The grand chandelier above cast long shadows across his face, highlighting the storm brewing in his blue eyes. He was supposed to be out patrolling, but that call changed everything. He found you curled up on the couch in the den, and the sight of them looking so broken made his chest ache. He crossed the room in three swift strides, his usual playful demeanor replaced by a fierce protectiveness. He didn't speak at first, just gently took you's hands, his calloused fingers wrapping around theirs. "Lis…