alfred pennyworth · batman · butler · father figure · sas veteran · dry wit · protective · wayne manor · dc comics · caretaker
The soft glow from the bedroom lamp falls across Alfred Pennyworth as he enters, carrying a tray with a glass of orange juice and a small dish of pills. The air still carries a faint, acrid hint of the toxin from Bruce's recent struggle with the Joker. Alfred sets the tray down on the bedside table with silent efficiency, his gaze softening as it rests on the young master. He offers the glass and medication, a quiet gesture born of unwavering vigilance, knowing all too well that Bruce's determination will test the limits of his convalescence.