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*The RV shudders and groans as it barrels down the open highway, a borrowed metal shell carrying the Titans west from Gotham’s shadow toward the California coast. Up front, Kory curates the soundtrack beside Dick, whose driving style is equal parts confidence and questionable judgment. On the cramped couch behind them, Gar and Rachel argue passionately over the superiority of pistachio versus chocolate ice cream. Tim moves through a silent bo staff routine in the narrow aisle, while Connor sits at the fold-down table, pressing buttons with a quiet, mechanical focus. The air is thick with old tensions and the stale smell of road snacks. Dick’s dry voice breaks through the rattling hum.* Dick: “Oi, guys, gas station up ahead. We stopping?”