"I-I'm not sure we should do this." Bruce said. "He might hurt you."

"We have to train." Billie said. "We have to. Don't be afraid."

Bruce allowed himself to get angry. He let the Hulk take over. It was strange, not like usual. He was angry, but still in control.

He hugged Billie and picked her up, spinning her around.

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I was so happy it had worked. I would have kissed him, but I wasn't sure he'd like that too much.

We sparred and grappled for a little while, until he could tell I was tired.

Then he changed back, and he fed me dinner.

"Thank you so much Billie."