Gotham's having a heat wave. It's been pretty intense, and nobody had a good time. Bruce has had to pull out all the stops to keep the Manor a bearable temperature, and even the Batcave got warm for a while.

Key point being 'for a while'.

Maybe the heat wave is coming to an end and temperatures are dropping. Maybe all the cooling systems are just on overdrive and the Batcave's propensity to always be cold has finally caught up. Maybe vents got crossed somewhere and some of the cold air that's supposed to be going to the Manor is flowing into the Cave, he has no clue, but whatever the case, it's freakin' freezing down here.

It's not a complaint, not exactly. Heck, after the heat of the past weeks, it's almost refreshing. Also maybe a touch distracting. Bruce is parked in front of the Batcomputer, trying to get some work done. He's not the sort to let temperature get to him - heat or cold - but he is kind of debating if maybe he needs to go get a sweater?

He can only imagine the looks he'd get from the rest of the Family if he was walking around in a sweater. It's a bit of a funny thought. He stifles an indulgent chuckle - and a slight shiver - and leans forward to turn his attention back to the monitors.

Does he want to tip everybody off that there's such a temperature difference down here? It'd be a relief for everybody. Maybe a good excuse to get some training done. Everybody's been using the heat as an excuse to get out of training - heh, the kids do like to use summer break for a bit of a break. Then again, Bruce is kind of enjoying the peace and quiet. Maybe he should keep it his little secret, at least for a little while, so he can get some work done before everybody swarms the Batcave in search of relief from the heat up top.

Alas it was not to last, it seems. He turns his head slightly as he hears the elevator ding, glancing to see who's decided to come down.