Re: bruce/iris
[For some reason, the fact that out of everything to be concerned about she focuses on her lack of fluency in the language makes him smile. Which, of course, he promptly covers a few seconds later, not wanting it to seem as though he finds her situation amusing. He doesn't. He might have, in a way, come here by choice, but she hasn't.] I can teach you. If you intend to stay. [Which, he realizes, she might not.
That nodding is all Bruce needs. It's acceptance, and he's become familiar enough with the time period (and all that schooling certainly comes in handy now) to know what needs to be done.] Very well then. I'll get someone to prepare a bath. Is that... would that be alright? [He pauses, eyes crinkling at the corners as he thinks.] It would be a woman. [Because maybe that would make her feel more comfortable?]