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[hyperkinesia]

For those who knew them: Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Clark Kent, Scott Lang and Foggy Nelson are gone.

[ Bruce doesn't know whether or not to leave it at that. He wants to keep it a brief announcement, almost detached, but in the process he's making it fairly obvious that some of these people leaving has affected him a lot. But then again, that's why he went with text, so he can avoid any slip of his expression or tone of voice that might betray just how upset he is.

He doesn't really want to talk about it. Or maybe he does, but he doesn't know with whom, or how to bring it up. It's not like he's ever been the best at expressing himself.

Best to just leave it at that. Short and... not really sweet, no. ]

That's it.


(( ooc: forward-dated a couple of days just to avoid overlapping recent drop notices! ))

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[notpatsy]

[ Her hands settle on his sides, fingertips digging into him ever so slightly. ]

Be glad you didn't see me when you were in cryo. I was kind of pathetic.

[ A week attempt at humor as a peace offering. ]

[hyperkinesia]

[ He huffs faintly in amusement, smiling as his thumbs stroke her cheeks. ]

I'm sure you weren't as pathetic as you think.

[ Leaning in, he presses a soft peck to her lips, then wraps his arms around her shoulders, drawing her into a hug. ]

[notpatsy]

[ She returns the hug, giving the side of his neck a quick peck. ]

You're really hard to pick a fight with.

[hyperkinesia]

[ He chuckles softly, pulling away to kiss her temple. ]

Depends on the day. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry, anyway.

[notpatsy]

Maybe not. I'd still love you though.

[ She's pretty sure there's nothing Bruce can do to change that. ]

[hyperkinesia]

You know, I actually don't doubt that.

[ And he still remembers her interaction with the Hulk, which was a pleasant surprise in a lot of ways. He definitely never thought he'd live to see the day someone would kiss the other guy in the cheek. ]

Want to go for something to eat? We can take a stroll afterwards too. I don't really have the mind for work right now anyway.

[notpatsy]

You sure? If you'd rather be alone...

[ She'd get it, even if she did sort of invade for hugs and arguing. ]

[hyperkinesia]

I think I've spent more than enough time alone.

[ And right now he doesn't really want her out of his sight, knowing how easily people can just vanish from one moment to the next. It's foolish to think he could make any difference, but... still. ]