( he does know how it goes. it's why being confined to his bed— to his bedroom is a punishment all in its own. alfred means well, he just... hates it. being cooped up like this. whether or not he'll voice it, dick coming over is a nice change from being in here brooding all on his own. )

You're interested in who did this to me.

( he says it matter of fact, gently setting the empty glass down to the bar cart. a glance over to dick, he holds up the decanter. a silent offer of pouring him something if he wants. )

A lot happened all at once. ( a pause. ) I may have fell through a skylight... of a very large building.

( and thus, the fall had been a little more bruising than he'd normally end up wearing throughout the night. )