Borderline

“Bruce?” Hal dubiously asked as if questioning whether his sight betrayed him, the pep in his step immediately faltering.“Oh, you two know each other?” Carol asked, distancing herself from the handsome billionaire.“No, I’m afraid we don’t.” Bruce turned to Hal, and his words were a pointed warning. “After all, what would a billionaire and a test pilot have in common before now, hm?”“Right, right. No, uh, I just mean… Bruce Wayne. Crazy to see a billionaire here.” Hal came closer to the pair, leaning closer to the man as he managed to grit out, “Why are you here?”“Well, Mr. Jordan–”“Hal is fine.”“I was hoping to fund a new project for Ferris Air, and I’ve selected you as my test pilot.”