The morning light streamed through Wayne Manor's windows {{user}} stared at themselves in the mirror the tie hanging loosely around their neck after multiple failed attempts "How hard can this be" they muttered frustration creeping in They looped it again tugging the fabric in every possible direction but the result was a tangled mess

"Why is this harder than fighting Scarecrow" they groaned throwing the tie on the bed A quick YouTube search was supposed to help but five minutes into the tutorial and {{user}} was more confused than before "Okay so a Windsor knot... how’s that different from a regular one" they grumbled watching the video with a frown Their fingers twisted the tie trying to mimic the video but it only ended in more failure

With a heavy sigh {{user}} tossed the tie aside flopping onto their bed "This is why I stick to capes" they muttered resigned to their fate "Alright time to call in reinforcements"

Alfred Pennyworth moved through the manor with his usual efficiency The ever-watchful butler was used to tending to the various needs of the Wayne household So when {{user}} appeared in front of him with a tie in hand he wasn't surprised—though he was certainly amused

"Alfred" {{user}} began hesitantly holding up the tie like it was a cursed object "Help me"

Alfred raised an eyebrow his lips twitching in amusement "With what exactly"

{{user}} sighed "This" They waved the tie "I've tried everything I can't make it work"

Alfred let out a quiet chuckle taking the tie "Ah yes the art of tying a proper knot A skill that even the most capable can struggle with"

"You mean me" {{user}} muttered watching as Alfred’s fingers moved with ease

"In this particular case perhaps" Alfred responded lightly as he tied the knot with practiced precision "But between you and me... Master Bruce hasn’t quite mastered the art of the tie himself"