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Texts in much need from some fathertly love.

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[Have a very early in the morning text making your phone buzz, Alfred.]

Hey, Alfred.
So, something came up and I was wondering if it would be okay if my dog Lucky and I visited for a few days? I know it's out of the blue and random and if it's not doable I can always get a hotel room.

Just thought I'd check first. 😬

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[It's not that early, not for Alfred.]

Don't be silly, we have more than enough room here and we'd be happy to have you and Lucky stay for a bit.

Shall I send a car to come pick you up?

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[She's only half surprised by how quickly Alfred replies back. Almost relieved.]

Just thought I'd check, just in case.

[Should she accept the offer? Ed did mention having met Alfred and Bruce briefly and, while Kate didn't ask for details, it doesn't feel okay to share Ed's address.]

No, it's cool. I'll just get a cab from here.
Would it be okay if I head over there now?

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Of course, I was just about to prepare breakfast which means it will be ready by the time you arrive.

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I swear, you're an angel, Alfred.
A brit angel with good teeth.

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And you're quite the cheeky little monkey aren't you?

Would you prefer coffee or tea with breakfast?

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[It catches Kate a little off-guard. Maybe because she had a rough night. Maybe because she misses her dad. And now her mom too.

She hasn't heard that petname in years and that definitely caught her off guard.]

Coffee would be great, thanks.
I haven't slept much.

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Coffee it is then, see you soon.

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[Kate's bags are a little fuller since she arrived to Gotham. Ed had packed well for her, but she'd gone shopping and got herself a little more than essentials, along with Christmas presents for her... host, his best friend, Barbara and both Alfred and Bruce.

Getting in the taxi with her dog, a backpack, a duffle bag and a some shopping bags, it's about twenty minutes before she is at the Wayne Manor's door.]

At the airport, heading back to New York

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Did you hook up with my mom??

bwhahaha

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I beg your pardon??

It was too good to pass the chance

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DID
YOU
AND
MOM
HOOK
UP?

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Are you seriously asking if I had a conjugal visit with her?

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I don't know, Alfred.
YOU TELL ME.

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Of course not! I was there to visit her and retrieve the letter she wrote for you.

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And before that?
Were you always just friends??

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Before when, exactly?

A couple of days after Kate arrives at New York

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Alfred, I'm really sorry about the other day.

awwwww Kate <33

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I will accept your apology under one condition, Kate.

She can't bear being mad at each other ;__;

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[Still cleaning up her place, she's jumpy every time her phone buzzes. As his name shows up on the notifications, her hear aches in fear of having messed things up for good.]

What is it?

because it's the worst having Alfred be mad at you! Just ask Bruce ;D

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You send me a picture of that handsome pup of yours.

It's a terrible, terrible torture! <3

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[She's almost afraid of what he might request. Of how he will call her out again over her harsh words.

But Alfred again reminds her why things always felt so easy around him. How quickly she adopted him as some sort of uncle. Realization hits her these days and she doesn't want to think too much about it, but she's sure relieved to read he's clearly not mad.]

You got it!

[Soon enough he'll receive a photo of Kate sitting on her bed, her eyes a little glassy as she hugs Lucky's, his tongue lolling out and looking as happy as ever.]

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He looks very happy to be king of the castle again.
You settling in okay?

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I think he is. At least there's a lot of interesting smells.

As okay as it can go, I guess?
I'm staying at this really nice hotel. I'm coming over on the afternoons to clean up.

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Well so long as he isn't adding to them by peeing everywhere....

That's a good idea, sometimes a nice hotel can give you a sense of separation from things.