(Based on the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.)
Had frequent meltdowns as a child, which he is always reminded of when he transforms into the Hulk. This is a part of what makes being the Hulk such a negative experience for him.
Had a lot of difficulty processing and controlling his emotions as a child, so he had constant practice keeping his emotions under control even before he became the Hulk. This allows him to more easily keep his anger constantly under check.
Special interest in physics. Rarely infodumps, because he’s used to people not understanding what he’s talking about when he does.
Hyperempathic. Wants to use his skills to help people. Feels intense pain for everyone he hurts when Hulking out, another reason he hates being the Hulk.
Generally prefers to be alone. Social interaction takes spoons, and it already takes a lot of spoons to keep the Hulk under control.
Likes to work in a quiet, solitary environment, free from negative sensory experiences. Even when Tony invites him to come work in Stark Tower (later Avengers Tower), he needs his own lab where he can control his own sensory experience and be by himself most of the time. Usually can’t deal with the loud music Tony plays while working. Only works cooperatively when he has the spoons for it.
Partially nonverbal. Prefers to be nonverbal, actually, but speaks because it’s more convenient and easier than trying to communicate nonverbally. The exceptions to this rule are Clint and Natasha, who know American Sign Language (Clint because he’s deaf and Natasha because she’s been friends with Clint for so long). Bruce will often use ASL around the 2 of them.
When he does speak, he’s quiet and concise. Talking loudly uses up spoons. And he prefers to communicate what he’s trying to get across in the least amount of words possible, so he doesn’t go into any unnecessary explanation or waste time on small talk.
(Requested by anonymous.)
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