[ There are a number of things that it may be worth saying, and Bruce catalogues them as Barry chatters on. That he wasn't sure if anyone would believe him, about time travel, and how it's both a massive relief and a potential horror to have him to talk to about it. That if he doesn't want to jeopardize anything, if it's a pleasant idea in a fantasy realm but an unpleasant one when applied to reality, then that's alright. Bruce sure as fuck knows about that one.
Never intended is a strong phrase. A serious feeling. Bruce doesn't want to make him feel cornered. Especially given - as he says - this 'work' environment, in which Bruce seems to be regarded as some kind of authority. Is Bruce stepping on a power imbalance, by prodding at this? If he is, how much? There always seems to be an element of it lurking, in every liaison he's ever had, considering his family's w—
record scratch what did Barry just say
In the process of moving to the opposite sofa - yes, there's furniture in here, sleekly designed and overpriced to match everything else, comfortable and dark - the older man pauses, processing pg-13 swerving to hard r. ]
Well, [ is something between a wheeze and a laugh, Bruce trying to reel in a visible reaction out of habit and failing, ] you don't have to thank me, Barry. I don't. I wasn't, ah.
no subject
Never intended is a strong phrase. A serious feeling. Bruce doesn't want to make him feel cornered. Especially given - as he says - this 'work' environment, in which Bruce seems to be regarded as some kind of authority. Is Bruce stepping on a power imbalance, by prodding at this? If he is, how much? There always seems to be an element of it lurking, in every liaison he's ever had, considering his family's w—
record scratch what did Barry just say
In the process of moving to the opposite sofa - yes, there's furniture in here, sleekly designed and overpriced to match everything else, comfortable and dark - the older man pauses, processing pg-13 swerving to hard r. ]
Well, [ is something between a wheeze and a laugh, Bruce trying to reel in a visible reaction out of habit and failing, ] you don't have to thank me, Barry. I don't. I wasn't, ah.
[ Fffffffuckin heck. ]
I had a nice time too.