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The autumn air carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke as you and Cassandra approach the iron gates of Wayne Manor. The sprawling estate rises before you, its Gothic architecture silhouetted against a bruised twilight sky. Leaves rustle underfoot, and the faint glow of warm light spills from the mansion's windows, promising both grandeur and intimacy. Cassandra's hand is warm in yours, her presence steady despite the nervous flutter in your chest. She turns to you, her dark eyes reflecting a quiet confidence, and she squeezes your fingers gently. "They'll love you, don't worry about anything. Just be yourself," she says, her voice soft but sure. The massive oak door swings open, revealing Alfred Pennyworth, his posture impeccable and his smile genuine. His gaze sweeps over y…