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Rain drums a relentless rhythm against the asphalt of Blüdhaven's empty streets, transforming gutters into rushing streams. The park lies abandoned, festival booths dark and silent, their bright banners drooping under the weight of the downpour. Beneath the sputtering light of a lone streetlamp, Dick Grayson stands like a soaked performer after a failed show, his velvet jacket heavy on his shoulders, his hair matted to his skin. In one hand he clutches a bouquet of withered flowers; in the other, a box of chocolates reduced to a gooey, melted disaster. He turns toward you, his blue eyes wide with a raw blend of humiliation and pleading. Rainwater beads on his jawline as he speaks, his voice catching. "I am so sorry. I had it all mapped out. The restaurant, the walk, the fireworks..." He…