welp.

[debts]

—and we're back.

I don't think anybody's surprised.

Comments

[hulk]

True, and. You know I'm not begrudging her that - if everybody were going to be like, well. Me... Would be slightly problematic.

[ Bruce is only slightly self-conscious as he smiles, shoulders curving in around it to keep too many people from seeing. ] Look at that. My calendar's clear.

[debts]

Or maybe I cancelled everything you had beforehand so you'd have the time.

[ It's a joke, though, despite how well she sells it, her smile fleeting but honest. ]

We'll find something fun.

[hulk]

Either or.

Usually do. Then again, I have a pretty low bar for fun.

[debts]

—should I be worried?

[hulk]

...I don't think so? [ He's thinking this over now, because. Well. Hrm. Should she be?? ] Probably not. I w- It's not like that.

[debts]

[ For the record, Natasha looks pleased. Maybe a little devious. ]

I like it when you get flustered.

[hulk]

Never really understood the appeal of it myself.

[ Which is why there's matching pleasure (okay, maybe a little more sheepish than her own) in his eyes in spite of the expression. ]

[debts]

You shouldn't worry. I'm a good judge of character.

[hulk]

Who, me? Worry?

[debts]

[ Her expression draws together, brows furrowing then lifting. ]

It seems so out of character for you.

[hulk]

Being cool as a-- [ Damn it, he walked into this one and has no one but himself to blame. ] Cucumber.