Oh, I really like this! I so rarely think about other peoples' reactions, but of course people would assume the worst, and of course Bruce would hear of it. I can just imagine him gritting his teeth and trying not to let it get to him... *pets Bruce carefully*

I always love the image of Bruce as reluctant to commit, in part because he knows it's not a light thing for him. His intensity is not given frivolously!

*hugs you* Thank you for this!