A/N: Requested by Stronger123. Ugh. I don't know how Alfred's mind works. :c

GOTHAM CITY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
19:35 EDT

ALFRED PENNYWORTH

"Welcome back, Master Bruce," I greeted politely.

"Evening, Alfred," Master Bruce acknowledged, loosening his tie. He looked around the area for a few seconds, most likely scoping out the youngsters that lived in the mansion. "Where are Dick and Verena?"

"The Young Master and Miss are resting in Master Dick's room," I informed them, recalling seeing them as I passed Master Dick's open door to see them sleeping on his bed.

"Again?" Master Bruce inquired, arching a brow. I nodded in confirmation and he returned the nod, accepting the explanation.

"Are you concerned about the youngsters?" I inquired curiously as I followed him upstairs.

Bruce shook his head. "No. Are you, Alfred?"

"Not at all, sir," I replied promptly. "Master Dick and Miss Verena are quite mature for their age… despite some of their actions." I thought about the many times Masters Dick and Wally pulled pranks on Miss Verena and the retaliation the young girl threw upon them.

"You look like you want to say something else too," Master Bruce commented, arching a brow at me.

"Their relationship," I admitted. "It's on the edge of a platonic yet romantic level. Forgive me if I'm stepping out of line, Master Bruce, but I do believe they make quite the couple."

"No, not at all," Master Bruce waved off. "You're right."

"I'm hardly ever wrong, sir. I work for you," I replied before I could stop myself.

Master Bruce's lips curled into a smile before he nodded in agreement. "Right you are, Alfred."

"Of course, sir," I nodded my head. "Would you like dinner or a bath first, Master Bruce?"

"Could you draw me a bath?" Master Bruce inquired, walking into his room.

"Certainly, sir," I replied, grabbing a piece of paper and pencil. I quickly drew a bathtub before handing him the sheet of paper.

Master Bruce looked unamused, but amused at the same time. "Ha ha, Alfred," he laughed dryly. "But seriously though. I need a nice warm bath. Today's meetings were a major pain."

"I'll get right on it, sir," I nodded my head.

"Also, wake up the kids at eleven if they're still awake," Master Bruce added as I headed to his restroom. "I need them tonight for patrol."

"Certainly, sir."

I love my job.

A/N: Alfred's such a hard character for me to write. I'm witty, but not witty like Alfred. :c Reviews~?