It's an answer. Not a great answer but it's definitely an answer.
"I know... of him. Of things that happened to Tim here before, and what happened to Harley. She and I confided in one another about life and some other things over the years."
He's heard a lot. He saw how bad Tim was. And he knew what the people from their world were like. He'd known Roman and Zsasz. It made him almost thankful for the kind of monster Jones was. Almost.
"He's here though so who knows about next time?" He sighs. "I know our relationship is interesting, Bruce, because of Tim but... if you don't call me next time, he's not the only one you'll have to contend with."
Okay Bruce Wayne, please be intimidated by the doctor who totally won't do anything of the sort, even if he could rip someone apart.
Bruce lifts his eyebrows, in a way that is very clearly pointed, but not in a particularly sharp way. A little warmth, a little tired, a little amused, even, but still a Look.
"I didn't have to contact you about this time. I did. To make arrangements." But then: "Our relationship isn't odd, for me, 'because of Tim'." He doesn't say things without them meaning... something.
And in this case he's telling Kyle a couple of things.
One of them being 'yeah, he knows about the sex but he likes you and would anyway -- or maybe would sleep with Kyle anyway'. Either way. Both ways?
Kyle offers back a very practiced bland look, not even trying to pretend he isn't putting on that face.
"I know you didn't, and I know you fear me about as much as a fly. That doesn't mean I don't like you, Bruce, and if I can be there for you I'm glad you'll let me."
He nods at that, considering asking why it's odd then but this is Duplicity and he could probably think of a dozen reasons or so why.
"Also, on that note, this stays between us. I assume you know that but making that clear. No matter what might happen. Because you're a friend and I want to do what I can."
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"I know... of him. Of things that happened to Tim here before, and what happened to Harley. She and I confided in one another about life and some other things over the years."
He's heard a lot. He saw how bad Tim was. And he knew what the people from their world were like. He'd known Roman and Zsasz. It made him almost thankful for the kind of monster Jones was. Almost.
"He's here though so who knows about next time?" He sighs. "I know our relationship is interesting, Bruce, because of Tim but... if you don't call me next time, he's not the only one you'll have to contend with."
Okay Bruce Wayne, please be intimidated by the doctor who totally won't do anything of the sort, even if he could rip someone apart.
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"I didn't have to contact you about this time. I did. To make arrangements." But then: "Our relationship isn't odd, for me, 'because of Tim'." He doesn't say things without them meaning... something.
And in this case he's telling Kyle a couple of things.
One of them being 'yeah, he knows about the sex but he likes you and would anyway -- or maybe would sleep with Kyle anyway'. Either way. Both ways?
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"I know you didn't, and I know you fear me about as much as a fly. That doesn't mean I don't like you, Bruce, and if I can be there for you I'm glad you'll let me."
He nods at that, considering asking why it's odd then but this is Duplicity and he could probably think of a dozen reasons or so why.
"Also, on that note, this stays between us. I assume you know that but making that clear. No matter what might happen. Because you're a friend and I want to do what I can."