[Bruce's stoic mask hardens at his words, and the notion that he should be asked to not be frivolous with the lives of others is borderline insulting. It's isn't fair, of course. It's not like the other man knows anything about Bruce, about his history or personality or what makes the man who he is.
The Prince may speak the truth -- that none of them are well equipped to fight their enemies, that they are but tiny ships crashing against the waves of a typhoon -- but it doesn't add to his confidence of the competence of the Nest. It retracts from it, for Bruce is all about preparedness. Control. The man is painfully, unflinchingly controlling. And nothing about the current state of affairs tells him that all the pieces are in place, that all the answers lie a few steps before them; instead, he's tossed out on what he feels is his own, anchored only to others who are just as clueless as the rest.]
Don't worry. You've given me a clear indication of where my expectations should lie.
[Unlike Prince, Bruce doesn't hide the damning inflection in his words. He turns to leave. Staying here any longer was proving pointless.]
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The Prince may speak the truth -- that none of them are well equipped to fight their enemies, that they are but tiny ships crashing against the waves of a typhoon -- but it doesn't add to his confidence of the competence of the Nest. It retracts from it, for Bruce is all about preparedness. Control. The man is painfully, unflinchingly controlling. And nothing about the current state of affairs tells him that all the pieces are in place, that all the answers lie a few steps before them; instead, he's tossed out on what he feels is his own, anchored only to others who are just as clueless as the rest.]
Don't worry. You've given me a clear indication of where my expectations should lie.
[Unlike Prince, Bruce doesn't hide the damning inflection in his words. He turns to leave. Staying here any longer was proving pointless.]
I'm sure you'll see me again.