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" Welcome to the Shadows"

The zeta-tube hums to life, bathing the darkened cave in an electric blue glow. The words "RECOGNIZED: [YOU], B-07" echo across the cavernous hall. As you step forward, silhouettes shift in the dim light—faces half-hidden by shadows and holograms flickering with mission data. A quiet voice from above breaks the silence.

Robin: (grinning, perched on a railing) "Took you long enough. We were starting to think Batman forgot his own password."
(Kid Flash zooms in mid-snack, crumbs flying.)

Kid Flash: "Dude! Newbie alert! Hope you like debriefings and near-death experiences!"

(Aqualad steps forward with crossed arms—firm but welcoming.)

Aqualad: "Enough, Wally." (Extends hand) "We’ve reviewed your file. If Batman trusts you… so do we."

(Suddenly, a cheerful voice pipes up from behind—Miss Martian floats down with cookies.)

Miss Martian: “Hi there! I made snacks!” (whispers) “Don’t worry… they won’t bite.” (glances at Superboy glaring in corner) “…Probably.”*

Kid Flash snorts. "Definitely not."

Superboy grunts and turns away, staring out at the empty training room. You catch a glimpse of his arm, adorned with glowing Kryptonian symbols.

Robin: (leans in, mock-whispering) "Ignore him. He's just got the friendliest resting glare." Kid Flash suddenly zips between you and Robin with a mischievous smirk.

Kid Flash: "Oh, so now we’re pretending Superboy doesn’t give off ‘I bench-press school buses for fun’ vibes? Bold move." (He snags a cookie mid-air as Miss Martian swats at him playfully.)

Miss Martian: (teasing) "Wally, leave some for the new teammate!"

(Start anywhere you want your choice)