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[ragingbanner]

This one's... more original than a Hyde reference, yeah. Not better, though.

I don't actually like- I don't think this is a good idea. But thanks for considering me.

[A little emphasis on "me". Banner.]

It's different.

Comments

[scarlet_discord]

That's such an unfair comparison. You are nothing like Jekyll. Jekyll was a moral coward who ran from his problems and became addicted to becoming Hyde. You're facing your situation and dealing with it every day, same as I do mine.

And the Big Guy? So not Hyde. Hyde wasn't just raging, he was evil. I just can't see him doing...the kinda things Hyde did. [Since Hyde's favorite thing was raping and murdering women, after all.]

[warchangedme]

People who make that comparison haven't read the book.

You're a smart guy, Dr. Banner, and a good one. Your mun has good taste.

[ragingbanner]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I think it was just supposed to be a joke. It's more complicated than that.

[Have a slight smile. Briefly, anyway.]

[ragingbanner]

Boiling it down, yeah... [He hesitates. Smiles. Hesitates again.]

Thank you. [Sincerely grateful for that one. It's nice to be recognized without... well. Comments.]

[warchangedme]

You're welcome, bro.

[Gentle shoulder pat. Well, for a guy with superhuman strength.]

You fitting in okay with the rest of the Avengers?

[ragingbanner]

[Good question.]

We're getting along. Better than I expected to... It seems to be working out.

[manofiron]

Give it a chance. You might have fun. Shocking, I know, but there it is.

[headbitchincharge]

They're not fixated on giving off an air of professionalism, that's for sure. ( she relates. )

[warchangedme]

Just keep in mind that these guys are all good people...yes even Tony. He's just bad at communicating things. That's part of why I'm glad both you and Cap are there.

[ragingbanner]

I know. They all mean well.

I just don't think they know what they're getting into.

[ragingbanner]

Fun. [Your type of fun is questionable.]

I am... I'm enjoying myself. [Looking vaguely nauseous is part of it, right?]

[likesthemgreen]

I don't think a Hyde reference would suit you, Bruce..

[manofiron]

[ Not unless a copious amount of alcohol is involved in that fun. ]

Are you? Really? Because I'm not convinced. Try again.

[ragingbanner]

That seems to be the common trend, actually.

I like it a little more than being... more professional.

[Controlling.]

[ragingbanner]

No, it wouldn't.

[He's just kind of used to this kind of discussion. Not that he likes it.]

[ragingbanner]

[Yeah, that... wouldn't be a good idea. He laughs a little awkwardly, looking down at his hands.]

I've had worse.

[warchangedme]

With you, or just the team in general?

It's gonna be alright, Bruce.

[manofiron]

Okay. I'll bite.

[ Careful, Bruce. You're going to end up as one of Tony's personal projects if you're not careful. ]

Last time you had fun. When was it and what'd you do?

[likesthemgreen]

[She smiles a little, almost sadly.]

The last time I saw you, I'm not sure you believed that. I'm glad to see things have changed.

[scarlet_discord]

Of course. It's just...I met Jekyll. Just...no comparison.

[arcs]

You're welcome.

[ragingbanner]

I never asked to go anywhere.

[ragingbanner]

[He smiles back with his lips pressed together, not agreeing with or denying what she says.]

Things always have to change. I can at least try...

[Or, you know, he doesn't have a choice.]

[ragingbanner]

[He's just trying to stay out of the way, man. It's a tense situation already, no need for him or the monster to make it worse.]

Ah. Actually... I liked working on tracing the signature for the Tesseract. It was nice to get to use what I know.

[Science is fun.]

[ragingbanner]

[No answer means everything really. He just shrugs the first question off.]

That's what they keep telling me. But you can tell they're nervous.