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Alfred:And that, my old mucker, is checkmate.

Five:Good game, Alfred.

Alfred:You let me win, didn't you, Master Bruce?

Five:No way, Alfred.

Alfred:No way, my foot.

That's very unlike you, isn't it?

And to be honest, I mean, you haven't been yourself these past few days, have you?

Five:I don't know what you're talking about.

Alfred:I think you do know what I'm talking about.

So, come on.

Out With it.

Five:The other day when I came home, you asked how things were with Selina.

I made it sound like things were hopeful.

I lied.

She said she never wanted to see me again.

I was embarrassed.

I was afraid you'd ask me about seeing Selina, and I'd lie...

I just didn't want to talk about it.

Alfred:Well, I...

I understand, Master B.

And thank you very much for being so candid.

And I really wouldn't worry about Ms.Kyle.

You know, time has a way of sorting these things out, doesn't it?

Talking of which, I should check on the dinner.

Five:Alfred.

Alfred:Sir.

Five:Thank you.

You're a good friend.

Alfred:Glad to hear it, sir.