voicetest.

[biologist]

I know he'll take care of himself wherever he is, he's done it before. I trust Bruce to stay alive and safe. In any case, he's got his new friends to watch his back and, quite apart from being amazing superheroes? They're all wonderful people. 

You really didn't need to drag me out like this.

Comments

[likeamonster]

[Sup, Betty, have a Blonsky to possibly ruin your day. Sorry 'bout that.]

And yet here you are.

[biologist]

And in such good company.

[ >:C Sup, Emil. ]

[likeamonster]

Certainly seems that way. What's the matter? Bored without someone's life to ruin?

[His grudges are so subtle.]

[biologist]

You're charming. I can see why the Avengers tried to scoop you up.

[ Zing. ]

[likeamonster]

And why wouldn't they? I'm the goddamn hero next to your little boyfriend. Way I hear it, all of Harlem is his fault.

[Right back atcha, darlin'.]

[like_a_gerbil]

I promise to do everything I can to keep him safe, ma'am, but I know that he'd like to know that... [Steve pauses, thinking of Peggy and of the dangers that are a constant for the Avengers and Bruce's fears about the other guy.] ...that you're all right.

[biologist]

Oh! Hi. Thank you, it's nice to hear one of Bruce's friends say that.

[ Here, Steve, have a friendly hand to shake. ]

Dr. Ross, but you can call me Betty.

[spittake]

[And Bruce really is unsure what to say to her.]

You're doing alright aren't you? [Because yes he worries about her.]

[biologist]

[ Welcome to the club, this post is Awkward City. ]

I'm alright, yes. [ As much as you can be when your boyfriend fights off a monster then goes AWOL. ] Are you, Bruce?

[spittake]

[No kidding. He's not sure what to say]

[well not exactly his fault for that. Blame your dad Betty.] I'm not too bad. Been really busy lately. And don't want to risk you getting hurt at all...

[biologist]

Busy doing ... ?

[spider_kisser]

You talking about the Avengers here, right?

[biologist]

That's right, I am.

[neveracoward]

He's got a great deal of endurance; he'll be fine.

[Though Mystique likes the Hulk better, no doubt. Best bro.]

[biologist]

Mm. He's a survivor.

[neveracoward]

Oh, he's quite a bit more than that, honey.

Though I think you know that from personal experience, don't you.

[biologist]

How do you know Bruce?

[neveracoward]

I've been around a long, long time, Doctor. I know pretty much everyone, whether they realize it or not.

[likesthemgreen]

You'd think that with all of the technology his new friends have lying around, he could have picked up a phone.

[She's kidding, of course. Contact with her probably would have sent up red flags to the wrong people.]

[biologist]

[ A ton of red flags, but they can still joke. Bruce can take some ribbing. ]

Or sent a text.

ahem, hello for the first time

[greenisnteasy]

[This isn't awkward at all. He can act cool though.]

You don't think you deserve some time in the sun?

heh! hello, lovely o/

[biologist]

I'm alright outside of the limelight.

[greenisnteasy]

Sure, but sometimes it's nice to have a chance to stretch your legs, or some recognition. Some appreciation.

[Which is all leading up to these apologetic eyes, mixed up with his conflicting emotions.]

I'm sorry, Betty. For everything, for how it all... [He shrugs, running out of words.]

[biologist]

[ A hand raises. ]

You don't have to apologize, Bruce. I'm a big girl and I understand why you had to leave, as much as it hurt.

[greenisnteasy]

[He wrings his hands, even though he believes her.]

I know you do. You were always good at that. Understanding. [He tries out a smile, but it's weird; he feels disarmed, because he doesn't need to be armed, and he doesn't know what to do with himself.]

You've been okay? Happy?