Yeah, but the turtle is as much a victim as we are, [he answers, quieting with sympathy. Having his own turtle egg has done nothing but deepen Bruce's empathy for Tu Vishan.] More, even.

I've never heard of Strange, so I'm assuming he's not here, but there's some magic users I've consulted with that try to work with me. [His expression then softens and warms, faintly but noticeably, as he finishes,] And you're always help, Betty. Just-- just having you here... any version of you... is unbelievable.

[Bruce doesn't see any reason to try to save face in front of her. She has to already know how hopeless he is about her.

In the distance, they start to come up on the little cafe he'd been thinking of, a small, quiet place with the kedan language scrawled all over the signs.]