In a secluded convalescence house nestled deep within the Swiss Alps, Jean- Paul Valley lay unconscious on a makeshift hospital bed. His father, Ludovic Valley, sat vigilantly at his bedside, holding his son's hand, waiting for signs of improvement.
Beside them, a group of men cloaked in brown hooded robes stood in unwavering silence, ever watchful. Over the past several days, Ludovic had grown accustomed to their presence, though he had never learned their names. All he knew was that they played a vital role in ensuring the survival of his son.
"It has been several hours since the injection," Ludovic spoke, his voice filled with concern. "How much longer do we need to wait before we can determine if it's been effective?"
"Patience," came the reply from one of the hooded men.
Ludovic offered no response, his attention solely fixed on his son. He spoke softly, his words heavy with regret, "I'm sorry I had to bring you back into this, son. I had no other choice. If I hadn't intervened, you'd likely have been torn from this world."
Ludovic leaned down and gently kissed his son on the forehead. His voice was filled with a mixture of love and remorse as he whispered, "I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me."
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A cold front settles into Gotham City, but with the absence of Mr. Freeze, who is safely confined within the walls of Arkham Asylum. Who or what could be responsible for the icy grip tightening its hold on the city's heart?
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Batman '66: Riddle Me Love (Season 01, Episode 01)
AcciónA continuation of the 1960s television series Batman... With Batman and Robin having expertly incarcerated their rogue's gallery of notorious villains within the newly established Arkham Asylum, Gotham City seems to have entered a well-deserved resp...
