Alfred Pennyworth

Butler to the Wayne Family.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

“Swirls, Master Dick. Cinnamon swirls. Which, as luck would have it, are baking as we speak.”

[Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson @1sBoyWonder]

@GothamButler “can you make those sweet things again?.. something whirls you called them? I have a sweet tooth and those were good.”

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

I can only assume you are answering the call of this sandwich platter, Master Timothy.

[𝐓𝐢𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞 @DetectiveWing]

Appearing.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Perhaps hearing it from you, Ms Kyle, will help that particular message sink in.

Breakfast tea? I’m just brewing a fresh pot.

[‍₍^. .^₎⟆ @elusivewhip]

The morning hardly counts if you haven’t gotten any sleep, 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 . . .

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Might I suggest you do not let Master Bruce hear you referring to your deeds tonight as “fun”.

[༒𝑵̲𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑺̲𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑎 ༒ @FvllenScaletta]

“Oh don’t worry, Al. I’m just gonna have a little fun, nothing too over the top.”

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Do try and leave him able to speak this time, Master Jason. It is very difficult for a bird to confess their crimes when they cannot sing.

[༒𝑵̲𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑺̲𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑎 ༒ @FvllenScaletta]

Anyway, if you need him; he’s going to go bully Cobblepot.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

I shan’t dwell on the matter for long, but I’m proud of the young men you’ve all become.

Now, for my first duty as your newest crime-fighting associate… I shall prepare dinner.

[Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson @1sBoyWonder]

You don’t have to wear a suit or scale buildings to be a hero Alfred. You and Bruce were there for me through everything. I owe you the world for that.

Besides. You make one hell of a good butler. And you know.. kind like a grandfather in a certain way.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

I fear my days of throwing myself off buildings with nary a grapple hook for safety are long behind me, Master Dick. But I am honoured to work alongside you in a somewhat more remote manner.

[Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson @1sBoyWonder]

Yeah, I suppose so. I love all my friends and partners on patrol. Every single on is different yet my personality seems to bounce off of them all just fine.

I think me and you even make a great duo Alfred!!

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Aside from my renewed engagement here? No, I don’t believe so.

[𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 @BatOverGotham]

Has something happened?

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Master Dick, that you have so many partnerships is testament to your skill with people as much as your skill as Nightwing.

Might I be so bold to suggest instead of a competition, you consider that each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The ‘best’ duo is situation specific.

[Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson @1sBoyWonder]

Out of curiosity. I have a lot of known duos. I am paired with Jason, Damian, sometimes Tim. Wally. Roy. Star.

Nightwing and (——)

Which one is the best guys?

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

@SomberVigilante “Then I will keep my eyes on the Batcomputer, should you require any assistance in your endeavours.”

Eyes watched as Bruce pulled the tray over.

“Why the museum in particular?”

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

“Indeed, I didn’t. Just as you didn’t have to dress as a bat and take on the villains of Gotham tonight.

Yet as you are compelled to look after the city, I am compelled to look after you.”

Gives a small nod at the tray. “You will be much more effective if fuelled correctly.”

[Elektra. @FuryInRed]

He glances away from his screen for just a moment, the food Alfred has prepared sitting beside him on the tray.

“You didn’t have to do that.” Bruce says, looking back to his screen.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

If you can find yourself a moment to think about eating the dinner I’ve prepared before it goes cold that would be appreciated, Master Bruce.

[Elektra. @FuryInRed]

Lost in thought.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

I will ensure said fruit never sullies your pizza again, Miss Cain.

[🦇C A S S🦇 @empatheticcain]

I will have empathy for anyone...

Except people who put pineapple on pizza.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

Well, this appears as good a time as any to dust off the cobwebs. Figuratively and literally, no less.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

“I rather think Ms Kondo and I would strike up quite the rapport. I’m sure we would be able to find much common ground in our pursuit of top class housekeeping.

The Batcave, however, has much that does quite the opposite of sparking joy. I believe enkindles pain is more apt.”

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

@EndOfCrime A small nod that spoke volumes was given in return.

“Good morning, Master Bruce.”

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

@EndOfCrime — the man Bruce Wayne.

Sleep well, Sir.

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

@EndOfCrime The true criminal power in Gotham is not held by thugs in the street but by those who sit behind alibis, corrupt officials and other obfuscations. Fists may hurt them physically but it matters not a jot to their empire.

Thus crime must be fought as the myth of The Bat and as —

[Alfred Pennyworth @GothamButler]

@EndOfCrime Not every criminal in Gotham requires fear and fists.

A carefully placed word here, movement of stocks and assets there and other well manoeuvred business dealings can have a much more significant impact on the power-brokers.

There are fresh croissants and juice for breakfast.