Another day at the office. (Take One)

[look_upinthesky]

(NOTE:  This takes place between scenes of "Fun Cubed", specifically between the Parasite doll scene and the current scene involving Toyman.)

After fi nding Kon some new clothes and parting ways, Clark Kent arrived at the Planet offices to do some quick research on the Incarcipals.   He sat down at his desk and began to sift through various search

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[makesomenews]

"I was wondering where the hell you were, Smallville." Lois sauntered up, dropping a file on her husband's desk before leaning against it, arms crossed over her chest. The playful-yet-sharklike twinkle in her eyes muted a bit when he didn't answer immediately, instead a steady concern rising. He'd know the look: part journalist, part worried wife.

"Where've you been?"

[_man_of_steel_]

"Would you believe fighting a gigantic Barney robot in deep space with Kon?" Clark said, not looking up from the screen just yet. He had a lead on a manufacturer. "It's Mxyzptlk."

[makesomenews]

"Giant Barney robot in deep space. I didn't realize FAO Schwartz still had stores."

She rolled her eyes a bit at the mention of Mxyzptlk.

"I'd ask if you were sure but other than a really pissed off toddler with a mega brain I can't think of anyone else who would find Barney interesting enough to have him be a giant space robot. He is so 1997.

"What do you plan to do about it?"

[look_upinthesky]

"He's perverting a popular toy line called Incarcipals. I'm trying to find where they're manufactured and go pay them a visit. One thing I can count on with Mxy is for him to get too full of himself and give me what I need to stop him...the key is doing so before someone gets seriously hurt."

He then looks up at Lois and gives an apologetic smile, eyes wide open. "I'm sorry about having to cancel tonight for this. I'll make it up to you."