voice; (forward dated to the early afternoon)

[bodyreads]

[It's a little after three when this post goes up. Someone's spent the day figuring out her new NV and doing a good sweep of the network. Her results are, to say the least, surprising: not only are several people from her "world" here, but so is Batman himself. It's a precarious situation, one she's none too eager to jump right in. This isn't home

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voice; HIJACKING, SORRY CAS BB

[kingofrooks]

[ This is a pretty good chance with showing Cass and his newly-arrived kids what Clark and his public relationship is like.

That, and he just. can't. help himself. ]

It's disturbing.

You keep talking about me. Everywhere.

voice;

[isitablurred]

What can I say? You're the most famous person I know, and I'm just Clark Kent.

That reminds me, though; I haven't sent you any gossip-inducing presents recently, have I? People will think we've lost touch.

voice;

[kingofrooks]

Good that you know. [ Drawwwwwwwwwling so hard with the 'good'. ]

I'm starting to think you've forgotten all about me. How could you.

voice;

[isitablurred]

Well, you know, I'm just playing hard to get. Show a little disinterest and you'll have them eating out of your hand. It's the oldest trick in the book.

You still owe me a dinner--one that isn't interrupted by earthquakes or riots or assassinations. Or had you forgotten?

voice;

[kingofrooks]

I think the actual oldest trick in the book is 'Do not talk about the tricks in the book'. Like in that book.

[ Pause. ]

That's a trick question, Clark. If I say yes, I would look too interested. If I say no, you'll call me a cheapskate trying to escape my responsibilities. So I'm going to go with the extremely reasonable response of 'mmhmm'.

voice;

[isitablurred]

Well if you're too tired to go out, we can always stay in, watch a cheesy old romance and spoon. But you'll have to get the all clear from my girlfriend first.

You know? That's where you have a relationship for more than six hours?

voice;

[kingofrooks]

[ Dismissively. ]

Don't use that word around me. It's a despicable word. [ He means 'relationship'. ]

voice;

[isitablurred]

'Romance', 'Girlfriend' or 'Relationship.' What's despicable about having an honest to goodness relationship with someone?

[And then, while asserting a hurt tone:]

So what do you call us?

voice;

[kingofrooks]

... A triple whammy. You're trying to kill me, aren't you?

[ Pauuuuuuuuuuuuuse. ]

You are trying to kill me. I actually want to live. Your girlfriend is just right there and I'm pretty sure she can eat anyone alive if she really tries.

But you can send me flowers again and I'll show you.

voice;

[isitablurred]

Well the thing with Lois is that you have to give her what she wants, otherwise you'll never hear the end of it.

[Raised eyebrow. Hint hint.]

You asking me to make the first move, too? Let me guess--commitment's a problem too, right? Well fine. I guess I'll see, won't I?

voice;

[kingofrooks]

Three's a crowd, Clark. I need far more attention than that. [ Translation: Hell no. Also misconstruing your remark as an invitation to a threesome. ]

If you're going to send flowers, try Canada's national colours this time. Might be a change, and might even be tasteful.

voice;

[isitablurred]

It wasn't an invitation, it was a suggestion. I'm not playing piggy in the middle while you and Lois keep up this war of words. If she wants to interview the magnificent Bruce Wayne, I say let her. What've you got to lose?

[He grins.]

Oh don't worry, I'll send something tasteful.

[He has something in mind already.]

voice;

[kingofrooks]

But she's going to spend the whole interview talking about someone else. And what I hate more than commitment is my date talking about some other guy. [ Scowls, then- ]

I fear for your opinion of 'tasteful'.

voice;

[isitablurred]

What if she agreed to no questions about Batman? Just about WayneTech and your contributions to Gotham City?

voice;

[kingofrooks]

Why on Earth would anyone want to read about what I did in Gotham when Gotham doesn't even exist in this place?

voice;

[isitablurred]

You're not all air in that head of yours, work it out.

[Exhasperated sigh.]

The whole city thinks we're useless freeloaders, remember?