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[Archer] What if Alfred Pennyworth was Archer's butler instead of Woodhouse?

Would Archer be more like Bruce Wayne? What do you think Alfred's relationship with Malory would be like?
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Assuming Sterling's character remains the same, Alfred would quit.  While Alfred does have a tolerance for self-destructive habits in his employer, that tolerance often seems like it is born out of belief in the greater good of the behavior.  However, there is no greater good to Sterling's drinking.  Alfred would see he's just enabling vices to no good purpose, and so even if he cared about Archer he would quit.  Adding further credence to this, Alfred also wouldn't be dependent upon Archer.  Woodhouse needs money for his fixes and might have trouble holding other employment given his habit.  Alfred isn't tied down in this way and could probably find work with any number of more pleasant and better-paying employers.

However, had Alfred been around from the start, it's worth wondering if Archer would have turned out different.  He might have become that star lacrosse player and led a well-adjusted, more-sober life.  Malory would probably be happy with this since she desires the appearance of legitimacy and success even if her own behavior subverts these goals.