Re: Osborn Estate: Jason/Gwen/Bruce + Harry
Bruce couldn't react to the room around them, because he needed to keep connecting to Gwen, and keep his heart rate down. The heart rate didn't set off the other guy anymore, not the same way, but if he thought his life was in danger, in real danger, he wouldn't be able to stop. So instead he kept his grip on her until the room around them changed, and the flames stopped. He was a few seconds away from turning just to pick her up and try to get them safely out of there. By any means necessary. When it went away he let out a breath he was holding.
When it was gone he wrapped Gwen up in a hug and kissed the top of her head. "You did good, okay? We're going to figure all of this out." Bruce was worried about her first and foremost, even now. She managed not to kill them when she easily could have, so he was going to count that as a win for team Not Dead. Or anyone but him dead. He released her from the hug when Harry walked out with the little girl, glancing over his shoulder. That kid was trouble. Big trouble.
Jason went over to Gwen and Bruce took the opportunity to take and release a few slow breaths. "Jason, ordering her around isn't helpful." She felt safe there, that was going to tether her there. Bruce returned his attention to Gwen, seeming calm and level, like usual. Even if there was plenty of other things bubbling under the surface. "Gwen, I need you to really think about this. As a scientist. Do you think they're looking for a cure, or for a way to use what they're studying. "