[ He snorts, tired and unhappy; everyone has a piece of Bruce that he didn't. That he lied to him, after all that-- after everything-- it still wounds him. He loved him, once. He was his best friend, he was family, he was a rock and a supporter and -- ]
[ He looks away, mastering the conflict that threatens to spill over his face, out of his mouth. ]
Could have had worse.
[ He can say that at least, without breaking open the floodgate. Respect him as an opponent now. It makes the separation safe; Bruce from Bat, friend from foe, face from mask. ]
[spam]
[ He looks away, mastering the conflict that threatens to spill over his face, out of his mouth. ]
Could have had worse.
[ He can say that at least, without breaking open the floodgate. Respect him as an opponent now. It makes the separation safe; Bruce from Bat, friend from foe, face from mask. ]