The party was a lavish one, though Wayne Manor parties often were. Alfred made sure of that. It was full of important people, all fake smiles and flashy outfits they’d bought just for this one event, never to be worn again. He didn’t busy himself with those things, though. They didn’t bother him so much.

What he found most interesting in this very moment, in fact, was not one of the many people of importance milling about the party. In fact, his attention was caught by the bodyguard of one such important person.

It took him a while to put his finger on how he knew them, but once he did, a smile pulled at his lips. He had known quite a few people in his time in the military -- but such a talent was hard to forget.

“Mercenary to bodyguard?” he hummed softly as he found himself standing beside them. His eyes moved about the party, before landing on them with a smile. “Seems to be a touch of a demotion to me.”