[Being given that distance encourages him to take this chance, since pushing is the fastest way to get Bruce to close up. He's still innately wary of anything with someone he's literally just met, but he's trying to get out of his shell, he tells himself.
Her odd greeting gets a nod as he steps in.] Thanks. I, uh, I brought tea. Mostly so we'd have something to distract us during... [He trails off and doesn't finish, just gives a slight, self-conscious smile. Bruce is uncomfortably aware that this conversation is going to necessitate him opening up way past his comfort level, and though he's committed to giving this a try, or at least talking about giving it a try, it's not at all a common situation for him.]
action; thank you bb!! :>
Her odd greeting gets a nod as he steps in.] Thanks. I, uh, I brought tea. Mostly so we'd have something to distract us during... [He trails off and doesn't finish, just gives a slight, self-conscious smile. Bruce is uncomfortably aware that this conversation is going to necessitate him opening up way past his comfort level, and though he's committed to giving this a try, or at least talking about giving it a try, it's not at all a common situation for him.]