[ Despite however he appeared to the world, Bruce valued his privacy and appreciated that Dr. Crane was willing to accommodate his need for discretion. Appointments at odd hours would deter media scrutiny and would work with the grueling schedule he set for his night work.

Even if Dr. Crane seemed a little more aloof than Bruce had been expecting. He studies the other man, takes in how he stands and the way his fingers are laced and he cannot decide if Crane is nervous or hiding something. A question he'd answer over the course of their conversation. ]

It is, actually.

[ Bruce takes the invitation to sit, but does not sit in the chair offered. It was too exposed for his liking and he could not see the door from it. So he chooses another that puts a wall at his back. ]

Everyone coddles me by telling me what they think I want to hear. I don't expect that you from you. I'm not paying you for it. I'm looking for a more honest assessment.