[ Bruce can be stubborn at times, in things similar to this one too, but right now, he can't bring himself to be. He's too tired to even try, for one, and most importantly, he does feel bad about the state he's in. It's not okay, he knows, which is why Pepper's words ring a little hollow. At the very least he should be somewhere where he won't be a nuisance or a cause of worry or trouble to other people, especially people who are going through difficult times too.
He nods, silent, getting up slowly as he tries and fails to straighten his dirty, crumpled tee. He looks at her again, to see her trying to tidy up the place, and almost tells her not to bother with that, he'll do it himself - but words seem almost difficult to get out, and he has the feeling she would just do it anyway, no matter what he said.
So, he does as told, making his way out of the lab without a word. His walk is unsteady but he somehow manages not to stumble or walk into anything in his path, as he goes all the way to his room nearby. The sound of doors shutting behind him can be heard, and some minutes later, running water.
Considering the mess he's in, she can probably imagine he'll be there a while. ]
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He nods, silent, getting up slowly as he tries and fails to straighten his dirty, crumpled tee. He looks at her again, to see her trying to tidy up the place, and almost tells her not to bother with that, he'll do it himself - but words seem almost difficult to get out, and he has the feeling she would just do it anyway, no matter what he said.
So, he does as told, making his way out of the lab without a word. His walk is unsteady but he somehow manages not to stumble or walk into anything in his path, as he goes all the way to his room nearby. The sound of doors shutting behind him can be heard, and some minutes later, running water.
Considering the mess he's in, she can probably imagine he'll be there a while. ]