Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's Ally or a function of his incredible Wealth?

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by Phantasm

Bruce: *to CPS* "Private martial arts tutor. I'll have Alfred forward you his number. Perhaps you know him? Ted Grant."

That would be a legitimate explanation, sometimes kids who are seriously into acrobatics, dance, martial arts, and/or extreme sports will have bruises and other injuries which can look like abuse. That's why mandated reporters are trained to look for other signs.

But, to steer the thread back on track, it potentially interesting roleplaying if the GM makes the guardian/parent of a Dependent child had to do some of the things that responsible parents have to do, like parent-teacher conferences or attending school plays. Same thing with other Dependents. A Dependent's appearance in an adventure doesn't necessarily mean that their lives are at risk, but that there are serious consequences if the player character doesn't deal with the Dependent's situation.

There are plenty of stories where a superhero with a secret identity has to be in one place, but their mundane alter ego has a pressing social engagement elsewhere. That puts a time limit on resolving the main plot.