Bruce didn't have a single moment of hesitation or doubt that Clark was going to be anything but tender with him, now. He waited until Clark looked up then carded his fingers through Clark's hair, brought them together at the end of the stroke and gave a quick, light tug before letting his hand rest on Clark's shoulder.

"I feel better. I needed to..." He paused and searched for fairly unloaded terminology that was still accurate. "blow off some steam."