[You are clearly not a policeman in that getup. If this were just a day earlier, he would've asked incessant questions about that bowler hat and mask. Seeing that it is, in fact, not, you're just getting a pair of wet puppy-dog eyes.]
I'm... sure he'll be along. Eventually. In the mean time... [ He pats down his pockets, and then produces his fun. ] ...a puzzle or two to keep you occupied?
[ If he'd been a miserable, sad little boy, he'd probably have been thrilled. Bruce wasn't. Well, he knew he was the oddity here, so he turned his phone over in his fingers. ]
[No, actually. He'll deal better than most Bruce Waynes in the multiverse, but he's still just lost his parents and it's still going to drive him to become a caped crusader.]
[ He gives Bruce a warm and genuine smile. He knows how hard it is. In fact, it wasn't all that long ago that he was in the same position. Because of that, he really wants to do his best to comfort the other boy. ]
I'm sure he'll be here any second now. Don't worry.
In the mean time, do you mind if I keep you company?
He's fine! He's probably looking over the mansion right now-- but this place is kind of...weird, you know? Sometimes it's hard for people to go in and out, even if they really want to.
That's why he sent me; I can get in and out of any place I want.
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Do you want someone to wait with you until he gets here?
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[Bruce wants to be home. With Alfred and Mom and Dad and that's never going to happen again.]
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He... might be here. This place doesn't follow the usual rules.
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...he might be late.
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Fear not, young Wayne, an Alfred shall show up in a moments time.
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Oh dear.
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Look, I'm the least-- I'm not-- seriously, where's your stuffy butler?
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Awkwardly.
Do you know when he'll be here?
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No. The--the police said they'd call home, but that was before coming here.
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[ If he'd been a miserable, sad little boy, he'd probably have been thrilled. Bruce wasn't. Well, he knew he was the oddity here, so he turned his phone over in his fingers. ]
If you want it.
That is.
I mean.
Man I'm no good with kids.
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...what kid of game is it?
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[ There are a lot of puzzles here, Bruce. ]
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Hey... You gonna be alright, little dude?
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[No, actually. He'll deal better than most Bruce Waynes in the multiverse, but he's still just lost his parents and it's still going to drive him to become a caped crusader.]
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[Rex kneels down so he's a bit more level with the boy...]
Need some time, huh? I getcha.
You look like you could use a friend, though. Maybe someone to hang out with you until that Alfred guy you're waiting on gets here.
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[Forgive him for not being super chatty right now.]
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So what's your name, amigo? Mine's Rex.
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I'm sure he'll be here any second now. Don't worry.
In the mean time, do you mind if I keep you company?
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Wait-- how do you know Alfred? Are you his nephew or, something?
[He was pretty sure Alfred didn't have a nephew-- or a son, or a cousin, or, you know. Any of that stuff. Last time he checked, anyway.]
Uh... you OK?
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Alfred...h-he...takes care of--[us but there is no us anymore just]--me.
[does that face look okay to you man]
You know Alfred? Is he coming?
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Yeah, I know him. He's a... friend of mine. Sent me to make sure you were alright.
[Hey, nothing wrong with a little white lie, right? Besides, if he did know Alfred, it was important to keep an eye on him!]
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That's why he sent me; I can get in and out of any place I want.