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[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[A change in scenary is no excuse for a change in routine. Bruce has had a lot to think about and come to grips with since he came here. That isn't to say he believes everything he's been told. But it doesn't seem...impossible. Not much of anything seems impossible, he supposes.

But anyway, Bruce is up bright and early and looking for a nice quiet spot to meditate. He may have to work just a little harder to keep his cool in this place. So when he finds the Green, he spreads the blanket and sits with his legs folded. He gives the area a quick once over, just to make sure. He's not entirely sure Blonsky and his men didn't follow him here. But it seems clear.

After checking his heart moniter, he finally closed his eyes and took a deep breath. So there is a strange man meditating in the middle of the Green. This is a clearly a reason to come bother him.]

Comments

[yolonceler]

[Hey, looks like they had the same idea, sort of. Bruce wants a quiet spot to meditate, the Once-ler wants a quiet spot to fill with music. It's a nice day, the lack-of-sun is shining, and the Green is in full bloom! Is there any better place to write some songs?

So here the Once-ler is with his guitar and some sheets of paper, ready to start the day with a potential musical number. But there's Bruce! Sadly, the Once-ler isn't exactly the most considerate person, and doesn't seem to realize that interrupting someone's meditation is rude as fuck.]

Hey, good morning!

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[Bruce can take things in stride, Once-ler. No harm done. He opens his eyes and looks up at the Once-ler.]

Oh good morning.

[Small wave.]

[yolonceler]

What're you doing? [He's meditating, Oncie, can't you tell?] It's really early.

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

It's quiet out here. Makes it easier to think.

[yolonceler]

... Oh. Yeah, I'm out here to think, too.

[... says the guy with a guitar strapped to his back.]

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[Bruce drops his hands in his lap and nods.]

Nice guitar. Do you play? Or is it just for show?

[yolonceler]

Guitar isn't actually mine - [He kind of stole it from the bower.] - but I do play. Was gonna write some songs, but you're doing the whole thinking thing. So.

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[Bruce feels like he's the one intruding.]

Oh, please, don't let me stop you.

[yolonceler]

Nah, man, first come first serve and all. Songwriting, that's loud and annoying, so... I can just go to the bower, it's no big deal. Thinking is more important. [Pause. Hmmm.] ... Actually, are you doing the whole meditating thing?

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

I am. It helps keep me calm.

[He needs to stay calm.]

[salamandher]

[Okay, so. Nothing's happened. No one seems to have died or exploded, so... she can probably duck out for a bit.]

[And yes, that is a giant sandwich she's shoving into her face as she crosses the green. She does pause, though spotting the weird new guy meditating or sleeping or... something in the middle of the grass.]

Uh.

Hey?

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[Bruce has been at this for awhile, so he's fine with being interrupted, because that's usually when the bad thoughts creep in. He opens an eye and looks up at his guest.]

Good morning.

[salamandher]

Yeah, morning. What uh.

What are you doing out here?

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

Meditating. Kind of a routine. What are you doing out here?

[salamandher]

Eating. Kind of a routine.

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

Good habit to have.

[salamandher]

Sure is. I'm a big fan of the whole, 'not dying' thing.

Now you can get the icon.

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

I think a lot of people are.

[This conversation is kiiiiind of awkward so Bruce will try to break the ice a bit.]

I'm Bruce.

Hulk put your shirt on

[salamandher]

Bruce? Isn't that some kind of... old fashioned name? Like Chester, or Leonard?

[Noooot introducing herself just yet thanks.]

HULK NEED NO SHIRT TO SMASH

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

Something wrong with being old fashioned?

[muteforareason]

[Well good morning Bruce. Jael has no idea what he's doing, so she's just going to politely skirt around him on her daily walk across the Green.

She looks back and stops when she notices his eyes are closed. She'd ask him but she's not dumb enough to try and reach out and tap on his shoulder. So Jael gently taps the ground in front of him, close enough for him to feel it.]

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

[That startles him a bit and he looks up. Thankfully it's not enough to trigger his heart moniter. When he sees the young woman standing in front of him, he smiles.]

Hello.

[muteforareason]

[Jael smiles back and quickly jots down her question.]

Sorry to interrupt, but what are you doing?

[keepcalmanddontgetmad]

It's not a problem. I'm meditating.

[Just to y'know keep his rage monster side under control.]

[muteforareason]

[Jael's confused frown probably says it all, but she asks anyway. That's an unfamiliar word to her.]

What is meditating?