"I was thinking flying, just to get it done quicker. That's also why I skipped the shoes," he explained. Then he gave Bruce a light squeeze.

"I figured this was a bit more dignified, since you're not injured at the moment." Bruises weren't 'injured' and there wasn't much to be done about them when it came to mitigating things for a flight. "But I can always scoop you up if you really prefer that."