[For a moment, the dilemma catches in him, no one side winning out over the other. Is it selfishness vs. selflessness? Is it isolation vs. connection? Bruce has no clue. There's a lot tied up in his refusal to allow others to help him, and it's so much more complicated than wanting to be alone or fear of hurting others. He doesn't understand it any better than he imagines anyone else could if he tried to explain it, and eventually, after a few seconds, he gives up entirely.
His hand slides up from his neck to rub at his eyes, mind strained at the internal conflict.] I just don't want you to get hurt, [he settles on. That's certainly true enough.]
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His hand slides up from his neck to rub at his eyes, mind strained at the internal conflict.] I just don't want you to get hurt, [he settles on. That's certainly true enough.]