[Bruce has nothing if not a thick skin, and any doubt in his methods is deservedly justified. They aren't an absolute solution for him either, and he's well aware. They're an improvement, but they aren't a solution, and he can't promise that they'll even work for her the way they've worked for him. He's just offering them out of a desire not to see anyone else hurt by a problem he's so familiar with if he can help it.

But he hadn't realized how much flak she was getting over it, and he can't deny a tendril of anger growing slightly stronger at the idea. It's true that she has responsibility for her actions, and she should feel guilty-- he always does-- but someone trying to attack her over a lack of control hits a personal button for him.]

I'm used to it, [he says bluntly.] Maybe it's not fair. Maybe it is. The things we do like that are our fault and neither of us can dodge responsibility.

[His expression tightens slightly, but there's no other sign of his discontent.] But that doesn't mean you deserve to be attacked over it. By anyone.

[As far as he's concerned, if anyone has a problem they want to take up with him over it, they should be prepared for him to be supremely unimpressed.]