Perhaps today they'll have to settle on a temporary compromise, agreeing to disagree like two civilized men. He hopes time will lend Jason further wisdom and the change of perspective he needs. Until then, Alfred shall continue to offer his guidance and insight whenever possible.
"Thank you for taking an old man's feelings into consideration. I would like very much not to bury another Wayne in my lifetime." Losing any of them would be devastating. He doesn't dwell on that thought, moving on immediately.
"You now have my number. Please avail yourself at any time for any reason. I trust if I should wish to contact you again, I'll have less work ahead of me?" Will Jason be tossing his phone? Starting over? It's Alfred's way of less than subtly inquiring.
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Date: 2018-01-15 07:37 am (UTC)"Thank you for taking an old man's feelings into consideration. I would like very much not to bury another Wayne in my lifetime." Losing any of them would be devastating. He doesn't dwell on that thought, moving on immediately.
"You now have my number. Please avail yourself at any time for any reason. I trust if I should wish to contact you again, I'll have less work ahead of me?" Will Jason be tossing his phone? Starting over? It's Alfred's way of less than subtly inquiring.