Bruce's smile seemed to have his affection melted onto it at Gerry called him Uncle, and would never think to correct him. In fact the older man put a solid arm around the other-- not too forceful, but a sign he wasn't about to go anywhere, "an early night is never a bad idea, feel free to call me an old man, but I stand by it. I haven't been to your moms' in a while, let's go," and without skipping a beat, he begins walking them that way, "Hala? Oh, the Kree and the Skrulls are always at it, let's be honest," he chuckles, keeping things light, "hey, I've known plenty of SHIELD agents to take a break, there's plenty of time to get back out there. You don't think you're getting rid of me that easy, huh? Nope, we're going back to your mom's, like you said," and making sure you're safe in bed, with a bucket next to you and enough water to at least try to put a dent in that hangover, though surely it was a little late now.

the look he gives her is gentle, grateful once she sits down. He doesn't bother to argue, saying she is certainly not fine, that it was so obvious to him that there were things piled up inside that needed to come out. He resists the urge to baby her, though to him she is still a child that he wants to protect, in reality he knows she is far from a child anymore. She's a very real adult, that made a very real mistake, and that was never the easiest thing to deal with. "You're doing well, you know. I'm proud of you," and though it's a gentle statement, there is a firmness to it, one that comes with dealing with recovery and relapse more than anyone would care to. Bruce knew after years of study ( and perhaps after a few times cleaning up Tony as well ) that they were dealing with a sickness. he continued, not making solid consistent eye contact as they ate, though still getting a feel for how to handle this with her, “I’m... not sure if you want to hear that, so I won’t go there if you don’t want me to, but I am, Alli.” 

ft. @rcdshvlk as kathy selden & @posionhearted as don lockwood

he couldn’t help but follow the music he heard, smiling as soon as he heard the Ramones echoing. to end up finding a kid that looked like he’d have been best friends with Bruce himself had he been younger is a little surprising, but doesn’t stop bruce from making his presence known, “now you have a good taste in music, I have to give you that.” [ @teddybrocks ]

“you know, I can’t help but laugh a little when people tell me Tony is the intimidating Avenger,” Bruce chuckles with his friend, “I mean, the Big Guy aside, you have wings, Cap and Buck have the history, Nat and Bobbi could both drop a guy with a wrong look,” he shrugs a little, “also, seeing Tony in slippers is probably the quickest way to soften him up in anyone’s eyes.” he chuckles, sipping his root beer before tilting his head, “who would you say is the most intimidating, huh? for science, of course.” [ @cfsamwilson ]

“good morning, but don’t--” and before he could finish his sentence, a large sneeze wracked Bruce’s body. he sighs before continuing, sniffling a bit, hugging the red blanket he had draped over himself closer “don’t get too close.” he smiles, even if it’s vastly unconvincing, “what’s on the schedule for today for you, hmm?” he hums before coughing into the blanket.  [ @ofstcrk ] 

“excuse me-- uh, this may be a little weird but--” Bruce offered the bag of donuts that the cashier had been so intent on getting rid of... and how could Bruce say no to free donuts? surely someone would want some, “the donut shop around the corner was closing and decided to offload some excess stock... want a donut?” [ @ofempyreans ]

“do you think you’e going to audition for the musical when it comes around?” Bruce quizzed Jake as he set down some chips and salsa-- a stash he kept in the lab’s mini fridge for when he got hungry. the lab table was clear of all projects now, and Bruce was happy to just be doing some easy grading now. [ @scldiercn ]

his stop by the hospital had been quick, looking for a particular doctor to speak with about the project they’d been working on. on his way out, he was happy enough to see a familiar face, and quickens his pace to catch up with her, speaking from behind before he appeared at her side in an attempt not to startle her, “sofia, is that you? I’m glad I saw you, how’s your work at the hospital going?” [ @sofstrange ]

“careful! careful,” Bruce darts over to the lab table, “careful, things on this table are a bit unstable. i don’t want too much wind to ruffle anything,” but, there is a smile on his face. his scolding is gentle, not really holding much scolding in it, “everything alright, Tommy?” [ @feelthestcrm ]

“ah-- Gerry,” Bruce could smell the booze before he reached the young man, patting him on the back, “you’re out late. have a good night star gazing?” not that he actually needed an explanation. Bruce certainly wasn’t about to leave his friend’s child out drunk, so he already was mentally preparing to get him home. [ @ofgerrys ]

“really,” he confirmed, a rather cocky smirk on his face now, throwing a fair bit of sass in there for good measure, “excuse me, leo stark, did you suggest your father used technology that matched the decade?” bruce laughed at that idea, “you’d be toast, kid,” he mimics some bad accent, not thinking too hard on the state of his office with leo around. “even if i did share, do you think you could understand mixes of advanced gamma radiation research, nuclear effects, such and such? nope, my plans of a... massive hulk army will stay under lock and key.”

“eat, alli,” it’s as close to admonishment he’s likely to get while she’s in the place she’s in, firm words for someone that needs to take care of themselves is all. he digs in anyway, purposefully laying out food on a plate for her, some overly-expensive italian restaurant in bruce’s eyes, but he stopped saying anything about that around his family a while ago now. he offers her a soft smile, gesturing at the chair, “sit and eat. you’re shaking. please.” his voice was gentle, and he marveled for a moment how different it was, taking care of his father and taking care of alli. bruce absolutely intended on keeping it this way