Bruce leaned his head back against a wall. He couldn't fault Mikey for whatever his choice may be, but without him, that left the group one fewer member in their plans. There was still the issue of Ada even before any of them encountered Rajaka. The idea to break into teams, which still remained the assumed strategy for contending with her, at least if she was, indeed, the first one they ran into, made separation that much more likely the deeper into the castle they ventured. There would be little means of guaranteeing finding one another again once they split up. 
Bruce rolled his eyes toward Jeff, pushing himself off the wall and whispering to the inventor. 
[color=0072bc]"I know time is short, but I have a favor to ask you."[/color] Bruce said in a low voice. [color=0072bc]"Keep it a secret. If you can create a tiny bomb capable of destroying a body that's activated by being digested, please get it to me before the week is over."[/color]
Bruce walked past Jeff once he'd made his request to avoid inviting the curiosity of the others.