We could, but I’m not the one who said I wanted to die in an Uber. Look, I can’t make you talk to me. All I can do is say that I’m here for you and would like for you to talk to me. Do you want me to go away? [ She points to where her laptop is set up. ] I can go read emails.
( clark reaches out and tries to take her hand before he sighs and shakes his head. )
I was exaggerating a bit. I don't really want to die in an Uber. I don't want to die at all. It was just a tough day. Just kind of...built up and built up on me.
[ Lois lets him take her hand, giving his a little squeeze. ]
I kind of figured it was an exaggeration, but I’m sure you said it because things have been bothering you. How do you usually deal with stuff like that?
[ Sometimes Lois forgets that Clark isn’t human, despite the fact that he looks like one. He’s not necessarily going to have the same way of dealing with problems. ]
It’s okay. I just want you to know that I’m there for you. That’s all.
[ He’s not always chatty when it comes to things that upset him. Lois hates that he feels like he needs to be perfect and needs to bottle everything up. Even he needs people to rely on. ]
( even when she hadn't been able to tell him, he'd known. he pulls her closer and tucks her against his body, holding her tightly. his body seems to exhale completely and he relaxes. )
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[ After another kiss, Lois lets him go so that they can move further into her apartment. ]
I might complain about your optimism, but that doesn’t mean I want you to lose it.
[ While he goes into the living room, she goes to the kitchen first. ]
Want something to drink?
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( clark can't help but smile a little dopily at her words though before wandering over to her couch. )
Dealer's choice. Whatever you've got handy is good with me.
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What’s going on?
[ The can of Coke hisses and pops as Lois opens the tab. ]
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( he takes the can with a nod of thanks before he sits back and exhales slowly. )
Just a long day. I feel like I haven't stopped moving in a few days.
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[ A normal day for Clark is not what most people would consider to be a normal day. ]
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( or maybe sometimes. he shrugs one shoulder. )
I'm fine, I promise. Sometimes, things are a littl tiring.
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[ Maybe they can pinpoint what exactly is bothering him. ]
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( nothing too out of the ordinary, nothing too stressful. he shrugs. )
Typical day.
( that hadn't been his full day. )
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That’s it? [ That’s not it. ] Come on, Clark.
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( clark plays innocent for a moment and then sighs before he rolls his shoulders. )
I'm really okay. I think it's just a...combination of everything seeming to hit me tonight.
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[ The two of them? His biological parents? Luthor? There are a lot of things going on right now. ]
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( yes, he knows that in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't that bad but it had just been the beginning. )
These are my second pair of pants today. Not very fun.
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[ Lois has, unfortunately, done that before. It’s what happens when a person loves coffee but also ends up easily distracted. ]
Then what?
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( of course he was. he's just stalling at this point, going round in circles. )
We can talk about your day, you know.
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We could, but I’m not the one who said I wanted to die in an Uber. Look, I can’t make you talk to me. All I can do is say that I’m here for you and would like for you to talk to me. Do you want me to go away? [ She points to where her laptop is set up. ] I can go read emails.
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( clark reaches out and tries to take her hand before he sighs and shakes his head. )
I was exaggerating a bit. I don't really want to die in an Uber. I don't want to die at all. It was just a tough day. Just kind of...built up and built up on me.
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I kind of figured it was an exaggeration, but I’m sure you said it because things have been bothering you. How do you usually deal with stuff like that?
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( so basically, he just tries to engage himself until he's calm and steady again. )
Sometimes, I talk to you if I again. You calm me down.
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Does it help when you talk to me?
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( clark nods and reaches out, takes his hand in hers and laces their fingers together. )
It always does. Talking to you helps me even on the worst days.
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Good. I’m sorry today was trash.
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( she was there and that made him feel better. clark reaches for her hand and kisses her knuckles. )
Sorry I scared you or confused you with the message.
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[ He’s not always chatty when it comes to things that upset him. Lois hates that he feels like he needs to be perfect and needs to bottle everything up. Even he needs people to rely on. ]
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( and he definitely appreciates it. he bringsh er hand up to kiss her knuckles again. )
And you have no idea how much I appreciate that. You truly don't know but I do.
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I love you.
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( even when she hadn't been able to tell him, he'd known. he pulls her closer and tucks her against his body, holding her tightly. his body seems to exhale completely and he relaxes. )
I love you too.
( of course he does. he always will. )