"He's not wrong," she admitted inwardly. "He's not out of options yet."
In two weeks, he could restock Jordan multiple times, his heal ability, and this Guild trial could change everything. She didn't know how much the Guild invested in it or how much the top ranks would earn, but she knew Bruce wouldn't give up without a fight.
Still, she couldn't stop worrying.
She glanced at him again, watching his calm expression, the faint exhaustion in his eyes hidden beneath quiet determination. That same look had always scared her a little. It was the look of someone who had already decided to carry the weight alone.
"You never change," she muttered finally, smiling faintly.
Bruce tilted his head slightly. "Wouldn't be me if I did."
She laughed softly, shaking her head. "Yeah, stubborn as always."
He smiled just barely, the corner of his mouth twitching.
They sat like that for a few seconds in silence, the noise of the other recruits fading around them.
