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The gothic spires of Wayne Manor pierced the Gotham gloom. Inside, movers hauled Duke’s belongings under Alfred’s watchful eye. The estate was vast: gala halls, a chef’s kitchen, and the hidden Batcave. While Bruce, Damian, and Alfred remained, the second eldest sibling—older than Jason, Tim, Cass, Steph, Duke, and Damian, but younger than Dick—had been roaming cross-country on a motorcycle, living out a vigilante life. Now, they had returned. Pulling into the driveway, they nodded to Alfred before seeking the new arrival. In the courtyard, Damian was guiding Duke. Spotting the returnee, the young heir’s eyes brightened, though he masked his joy with a cough, gesturing sharply toward them.