E27VOXA: Listen To Reason

Characters

 * Batman
 * Alfred Pennyworth

Location

 * Burnside, Gotham City.

VOX Archive

 * Alfred: Bats may be nocturnal, Master Bruce, but even bats call a night before sunrise.
 * Batman: There’re still fifty-two fugitives from the Blackgate breakout unaccounted for.
 * Alfred: There will always be plenty of criminals for you to accost tomorrow night. As for now, look after yourself. Come in and rest.
 * Batman: Later. I’m heading to the Sionis Mill. One of the fugitives used to work there. I might-
 * Alfred: Master Bruce! Listen to me! Stop this NOW!
 * Batman: Alfred, what-
 * Alfred: I will not in good conscience allow you to carry on with this tonight. I can see your vitals, you’ve lost to much blood, you’re dehydrated, have two broken ribs, and I fear you might be concussed-
 * Batman: [scoff] I’m fine, Alfr-
 * Alfred: No, you’re not fine. You’re the boy I raised and who never let go of all his anger. I’ve supported you through all this only because someone had to know to say “when”. It was the only reason I agreed to this crusade of yours. Now, either you come home now or… or… I will tender my resignation. I will not bury another Wayne.
 * Batman: [silence: 3.8 seconds, sigh] Alfred, I didn’t hear a word of that over the ringing ears. I think I’ll call it a night.
 * Alfred: [sigh, chuckle] Very well, if you think that’s best, sir. You’re the boss.
 * Batman: Oh, and Alfred?
 * Alfred: Yes, Master Bruce?
 * Batman: Thank you.
 * Alfred: You’re welcome, sir.

Trivia

 * This VOX Box used to be part of Oracle Files: Jason Todd 1. According to Roy: Here is another that doesn't feature the character it is named after.
 * Blackgate Prison was recently blown up by Bane, leaving Gotham City with a surplus of criminals and nowhere to put them.

Links and References

 * E27VOXA: Jason Todd 1