[For maybe the tenth time in this conversation, Steph is taken aback by what comes out of Bruce's mouth.
It's basically the opposite of what she usually hears from him. Not the "safely" part, but being encouraged to be herself isn't exactly standard fare. Usually he's telling her she's too passionate, or stubborn, or hot-headed or any number of adjectives that generally mean bad things.
It's strange to hear him tell her to be herself. It reminds her of the time she'd spent all night making her own running commentary, only to realize her comm device had been on the whole time, and Bruce had heard every word.
He said he hadn't minded hearing her. It feels like a lifetime ago.]
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It's basically the opposite of what she usually hears from him. Not the "safely" part, but being encouraged to be herself isn't exactly standard fare. Usually he's telling her she's too passionate, or stubborn, or hot-headed or any number of adjectives that generally mean bad things.
It's strange to hear him tell her to be herself. It reminds her of the time she'd spent all night making her own running commentary, only to realize her comm device had been on the whole time, and Bruce had heard every word.
He said he hadn't minded hearing her. It feels like a lifetime ago.]
I think I can manage that.
[even the "safely" part.]