[That's something that hasn't changed, even after all these years and god, this is so not how Bruce wanted this to happen. He didn't want this to happen at all if he could, but yet here he is.
He takes two small steps forward, fingers flexing at his sides, and Bruce reminds himself what he's here for.] I need your help.
[Might as well get to the point. The sooner he can finish this, the better.]