Darkness Approaches

Bruce felt lighter than he had in a long time. In the Batcave, he held one expensive chocolate after another in one hand and popped them into his mouth. Some of the chocolates were made in France, while others came from major cocoa-producing countries. Either way, every one of them was from an expensive brand and tasted superb. "Master Bruce." Butler-Man Alfred stood behind Brother Eye in a crisp suit, his eyes full of relief as he looked at the figure seated before the computer desk.