"Because you'd rather bleed off in a corner where no one can notice than 'bother' anyone," but his hand goes up to start massaging at the back of Bruce's neck. "Or you're so used to bleeding, you don't notice when you are. Either or."

But even though he was talking bout it, he was trying not to push. Trying, anyway.

"I'll shut up. Especially if I'm just making it worse."