Upon seeing Carrie yawn, Alfred deftly switched back to the first syringe. Fortunately, she hadn't been looking at him. "I'm sure Master Dick is quite familiar with your ability to get yourself into and out of trouble," said Alfred dryly. He dabbed her arm with a bit of rubbing alcohol before he inserted the needle.
When he was done, he put another bandage over the tiny puncture wound. "I should probably note some of the side effects of this drug. It may cause dry mouth, hunger... and you will be asleep in approximately two minutes." He was completely unapologetic; she wasn't the first person to be resistant to taking her medicine. "I will be certain to inform Master Dick that you are safe."