"Hey Bruce, remember to take a day off again."-JT

The scene unfolded before Bruce as if he was stabbed by millions of blades, but it can't compete with the burning ache of self-guilt he repressed over the years he worked as a vigilante with little to no rest, trying to retrieve Jason's body with little to no luck.

Bruce woke up with a rare startled caused by Alfred checking in on him ; Alfred unfazed, politely reminded Bruce about the upcoming charity event happening tomorrow while serving him a cup of joe.

"Master Bruce, if I may asked, are you perhaps resting properly?" Alfred asked hesitantly after he was supposed to be leaving for the day.

"I'm fine"

It was cliche for him to say that as a retort but from the looks of both of their faces, it came clear that he was going to spill it out regardless. The dark circles within Bruce can be spotted ten miles away as he looked up to meet Alfred's gaze, heavy with confused emotions.

"Hmh, that's exactly what Jaso-" before he could take a trip to angst land , a sudden burst of the door was met with a panicky dark-haired nightwing alongside Tim.

"Bruce! Quick!, we found a faint signal of where Jason's last location could be!" Dick knew this scenario has been accuring to them almost all the time but he was not the person to give up on anyone especially if he deemed them as family to him. Tim on the other hand, is just as optimistic as Dick, though, slightly wary due to its conveniences.

"Dick, I know how important it is to you, but I don't think we should rush this, remember, this could be just another sick trick made by the villains that's mocking us" the rational response was took into account by Alfred.

"Like what Master Timothy suggested, I don't want any of you to do any unnecessary risk while there's a high chance of failure- Master Bruce? Are you alright?" Bruce was not aware of their speeches when he heard the name Jason mentioned in a unknown location and was already determined to suit up below the Wayne piano. Practically pushing all reasonable doubt and asking his adoptive kids to tell him the exact location.

"Alfred, you and I both know I'll take this risk in a heartbeat ; prepare the batmobile"

"Very well"