[ Weren't they having Moments Of Being Honest with each other here throughout this... very weird and random night? So, might as well just... continue that. Awkwardly. Story of Barry's life right here.

When Bruce offers a so-called explanation for Victor's "concerns" over what he and Barry very very thinly discussed with each other, Barry just runs his tongue over his bottom lip before he begins to suck on it, processing everything being said and not being said as quickly as he always does. Victor's... had it rough, he knows and he tries to be there for his friend when he can or lets him. He doesn't need Bruce to confirm that. But it's a nice little ice breaker of sorts after that silence to fall between them. Which... he probably shouldn't let happen again.

The comment of how he's surprised him, however, has Barry look up a little sheepishly and he huffs a half laugh before he scratches at his cheek again. ]

Yeah, uh... we don't... have to say this happened and can just pretend it never did.

[ That's what Bruce wants, right? It's "the right thing to do" or something since, yeah. Teammates. Bossman of sorts. Age... difference. Even if they're both adults. However, ]

I mean... if you think that's... best.