Bruce would have staunchly resisted that. Bleh! He would rather just hang out with Elphaba. She was turning out to be pleasant company indeed. "I don't think my other self would be entirely happy with pink.
Bruce nodded, and smiled softly to her. Here was someone who understood! He had forgotten what that felt like; really, actually being understood. It took his breath for a moment, and he found himself actually having to blink away a tear or two. Damn. "You are very right. And it helps when you have someone willing to be there as a friend."
He nodded to her, smiling, walking with more confidence now. The evening seemed less dark, and the place less strange.