Bruce set his teeth.

The theory that Shaidra was once Alexis wasn't inconceivable. And Jenso had laid out pieces for the idea in such a way that was not only logical, but convincing.

[color=0072bc]"It's possible. It's not often, and maybe nothing she's said can prove it, but there are moments when she seems less like an animal and more... Alive."[/color]

Bruce sighed. He knew it would be difficult to persuade Jenso, but his tone made it obvious that the sooner they began working it out, the better.

[color=0072bc]"Jenso, this isn't the same as us asking you to sit out when one of us puts ourselves in danger for reckless or selfish reasons."[/color] Bruce said, fixing the golden fire-wielder with a resolute gaze. 

[color=0072bc]"We're asking that you step up and bare the burden of being the hero in this story we're making. That means setting aside your characteristic ideal of never letting your allies do anything on their own. You are our greatest warrior with the best chance of delivering us from destruction. That means there are risks you have to be willing to let others take."[/color]

Bruce smiled a little- he seemed to be in situations that always led to him making speeches.

[color=0072bc]"Only one of us needs to do this for us to get out of these prisons and move forward. I volunteer myself because I'm already a possible hazard to our progress with my... Emotional conflicts. I'm somewhat accustomed to psychological duress. Perhaps that will prepare me somehow."[/color]

Bruce quieted after that, to allow the others to speak. Hopefully now they could focus on he actual [i]how[/i] of the problem instead of [i]who[/i].