Bruce could only shrug. He would've done the same thing to Tony if the inventor had been of sound enough mind to attend. Not that he had been of sound mind lately for most things. So Bruce wouldn't have blamed Jonathan for the regulation of beverage.
"Dunno. Is he usually that...cheerful?" Bruce had seen the man post accident, and hadnt really heard much about Jonathan out of anyone's mouth.
At the mention of Jonathan not being there, Bruce looked around too. Usually the pair was inseparable, probably because Eddie caused trouble and Jonathan kept him in check. But there was no sign of the Doctor.
"I guess that's not too strange? I didn't know they were made up," Bruce mention, looking back at Effie.