[Bruce, of course, quickly notices the way she hesitates around his name, and clearly there is something that had happened, something that had affected her so - that made her how she is now. Bruce is aware all of that and in a way, he can understand. Understand enough to know that it is best to not pry. Everyone has their secrets; that is something Bruce knows more than others.]
I'm sorry. [That doesn't mean he can't acknowledge it, of course, though he doesn't push anything more than that. Instead he tries to help her focus on the now, and if her hand is still on his he curls his fingers a little, enough so that he can gently squeeze her hand back in turn.
It's clear that Bruce is terribly unused to the gesture, but in the last few months Adelaide has been understanding and patient. Bruce thinks it would be impolite to not try and return the same effort she is extending towards him.]
At least now you're celebrating here. [He says after a pause, managing a smile while he speaks.] Even if there's considerably less paper burning.
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I'm sorry. [That doesn't mean he can't acknowledge it, of course, though he doesn't push anything more than that. Instead he tries to help her focus on the now, and if her hand is still on his he curls his fingers a little, enough so that he can gently squeeze her hand back in turn.
It's clear that Bruce is terribly unused to the gesture, but in the last few months Adelaide has been understanding and patient. Bruce thinks it would be impolite to not try and return the same effort she is extending towards him.]
At least now you're celebrating here. [He says after a pause, managing a smile while he speaks.] Even if there's considerably less paper burning.