[ Ugh, brat. Damian staunchly ignores Dick's attempts to bat back at him, holding the boy at bay and mussing his hair harder with casual lack of acknowledgment, as if Dick is a fly buzzing in his ear.
The tiniest fly.
He's not going to go senile. ]
Yes, that is the plan. Eggplant lasagne-- [ Because Damian is a strict vegetarian, and Alfred has to find creative ways to ensure the rest of them get their vegetables for the day. ] --with a candied walnut salad topped with gorgonzola, and pirogo for dessert.
[ Damian's stomach growls, loud and clear, and the young man at least has the grace to look embarrassed. Someone skipped breakfast and lunch, too caught up with work. Alfred sends him a knowing look, offering a hand to Dick in clear invitation. ]
It looks to be an early dinner tonight. Shall we, young Master Dick?
[ And that is Damian's cue. He has a few more cases to review before then, and the boy is in good spirits and good hands. ]
Ring me when dinner is ready?
[ Oh, Alfred will do one better. He'll send Dick to retrieve him. Damian too often sequesters himself in his room after grabbing his share of dinner; the boy will have a lot more luck drawing him out than Alfred does. ]
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The tiniest fly.
He's not going to go senile. ]
Yes, that is the plan. Eggplant lasagne-- [ Because Damian is a strict vegetarian, and Alfred has to find creative ways to ensure the rest of them get their vegetables for the day. ] --with a candied walnut salad topped with gorgonzola, and pirogo for dessert.
[ Damian's stomach growls, loud and clear, and the young man at least has the grace to look embarrassed. Someone skipped breakfast and lunch, too caught up with work. Alfred sends him a knowing look, offering a hand to Dick in clear invitation. ]
It looks to be an early dinner tonight. Shall we, young Master Dick?
[ And that is Damian's cue. He has a few more cases to review before then, and the boy is in good spirits and good hands. ]
Ring me when dinner is ready?
[ Oh, Alfred will do one better. He'll send Dick to retrieve him. Damian too often sequesters himself in his room after grabbing his share of dinner; the boy will have a lot more luck drawing him out than Alfred does. ]
Of course, Master Damian.