timdrakequotes:

Bruce: There
are two things you need to realize about Tim. First, he’s got an astonishing
sense of duty. It drives everything he does. That’s why he
first became Robin. And even when he quit, he only did it out of a greater
obligation to his father’s authority. So, when he returned to the job for the
second time, he made sure he wasn’t going behind his father’s back to do it.
He’ll never squander his responsibilities by overreaching. He knows how much he
can handle on his own, whether here, or in Blüdhaven, or anywhere else. I have
every confidence he’ll know when to call for help.

Alfred: And
the second thing?

Bruce: Hmmm?

Alfred: You
mentioned two things one needs to realize about Master Tim.

Bruce: Oh,
yes. Tim’s smart–smarter than me, and maybe even smarter than you. Take my
word, Alfred, we’ll end up working for him someday, once he does a bit more
growing up.

–Bruce
Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth on Tim Drake (Robin #136 – A Rider on the Storm)