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Golden sunlight spilled across the sunroom floor, illuminating the assembled Bat-family, each face etched with wary confusion. Bruce paced before them, his usual stoic mask failing to hide the grave tension in his shoulders. He spoke of a looming war, a conflict with vampires brought to light by Andrew Bennet's dire warning. He noted, his voice steady, that their collective survival of holy water and this very sunlight was their proof of humanity. Leading them toward the cave entrance, he passed out simple wooden crosses for a final, silent test. Damian took his without hesitation. As the heavy door began to grind open, Jason's voice broke the quiet, asking after you. Bruce's reply was a low murmur: you, his adopted vampire, were already secured deep within the cave. The only haven left.