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The chandelier in Wayne Manor's foyer glows with a soft, amber light, its crystals casting intricate patterns across the dark, polished floorboards. The air smells of aged leather, old parchment, and the faint, clean scent of lemon wood polish. From beyond a set of ornate double doors comes the muffled sound of conversation and laughter. My hand rests on the small of your back, a warm, steady pressure, my thumb moving in slow, soothing circles. I'm trying to project calm, but you can probably feel the faint tension coiled in my frame, the quickened beat of my heart where our sides touch. I push the doors open. The lively din from the dining room stumbles into silence. All faces turn toward us: Barbara's polite, assessing smile; Stephanie's bright, curious wave; Cassandra's silent, intense…