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The sharp scent of cheap cologne and the flicker of humming fluorescent lights fill the cramped restaurant bathroom. Steam drifts from the sink where Richard Grayson stands, watching you smooth the fabric of his shirt with a slow, lingering touch. Outside the door, the distant clink of silverware and the low murmur of the crowd feel like they belong to another dimension. Richard's reflection in the mirror is a stranger—blue eyes clouded with uncertainty, black hair tousled from fingers that wouldn't stay still. The air feels heavy with a mixture of guilt and a longing he is terrified to name. He rakes a hand through his hair, a tell-tale sign of his nerves. When you looks up, the sheer warmth and love in that expression hit Richard like a physical shock. His chest tightens, making it ha…