Yes, definitely. It would probably clear some of the doubts I've got about myself. [Enlighten him, because as far as he's concerned, Clark Kent is just a klutz.]
Finding something to impress White is the hard part. These days, he seems to only be interested in Superman. There's real news out there and none of it's making the cover page.
Forgive a really late tag? I will never not love your Clark as my absolute fave~
[Jimmy leaned backwards, slouching against the wall, eyes on Clark. Oh, he pretty much already knew everything he was going to say, but watching Mr. Kent was one of his favorite past-times. Almost as much fun as he liked watching Superman. He tapped a finger against the wall next to him, a habit he'd picked up from somewhere. He liked touching things. Keeping his hands busy.]
I've never met someone as nice as you before. [It was the truest thing he could say.] You help me all the time, you help Ms. Lane, and you never get angry with Mr. White, even though... He likes to yell a lot at us, you know. You don't have to, but you do. And I saw you help that woman outside the other day! With the door. You are always so polite. Ms. Lane says that's from your 'chicken scratch upbringing,' or whatever. I think Smallville is just swell. I've been there a few times through passing.
[He paused to breathe for a moment.]
np, I back tag til the end of time. and thanks! :D
[Meanwhile, Clark's own hands fidget beneath the table as they always do whenever Jimmy stares at him. He's perceptive and sometimes Clark worried that he'd see right through the facade he put on to ensure no one would ever discover his true identity.]
I guess Lois would be correct as far as my upbringing, but I see nothing special about it. You just... [He shrugged.] Treat people with kindness and hope the do the same to you and others. Life's too short to get angry over petty things so I just don't.
[But he paused himself, watching Jimmy carefully and smiled.] The next time I visit, would you like to go? To Smallville, I mean. My mother still lives down there and I try to visit as frequently as possible.
[See? When he says something like that, how could Jimmy not respect him even more? There was something about Mr. Kent that always just impressed him. He was so... Jimmy didn't know the right word. This was why he was the photographer and not the reporter.
Jimmy's just going to watch him. And so what if he idolizes him and it's obvious? Mr. Kent deserves it. But at the question, Jimmy's eyes go huge, because seriously?]
Oh. Wow. But I couldn't impose on your family time. That's so cool that you visit your mother like that. Are you guys really close still? I'm not very close to my family.
Well, that's even more reason to come with me, right? My mom wouldn't mind a new face, in fact, I know she'd enjoy your company. It's only ever her and our dog, and you being there would give her a reason to cook more like she used to. Don't worry, she'll like you, I promise.
[Clark smiled fondly at his partner in crime, looking forward to the weekend that they drove down to Smallville to visit his mother-- well, first Jimmy had to accept the offer.]
So what do you say?
I'm on my phone, about to start work soon. Any other tags will have to be later!
[When he put it like that, how could Jimmy refuse? He nodded slowly, biting his lip. He didn't want to overstep anything, but if Mr. Kent said he wasn't, then he wasn't, right?]
Okay, I'd like that. I bet your mother is really cool. Just like you. [He grinned.] I like spending time with you, you know. You always treat me nicer then, well, pretty much everyone else.
[Jimmy was not that 16 year old he was that started interning at the Planet anymore. For the most part, he was still treated as that unqualified errand running gopher. Which was fine, except... Well. Mr. Kent never did that. Jimmy's pictures were becoming a bigger deal, finally. But the respect that went with it wasn't.]
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[Jimmy is a mix between impressed and elated.]
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[Clark tilts his head looking puzzled.]
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[No, that would be you. Jimmy's a fan, ignore him.]
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[He's just too modest for his own good, but it's true.]
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... You are definitely more than 'just' a journalist!
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I don't see it, but I'm glad you think so. Thanks.
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[And Jimmy will, too.]
Also, we should do something to impress Mr. White with. I can take pictures of something for you.
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Finding something to impress White is the hard part. These days, he seems to only be interested in Superman. There's real news out there and none of it's making the cover page.
Forgive a really late tag? I will never not love your Clark as my absolute fave~
I've never met someone as nice as you before. [It was the truest thing he could say.] You help me all the time, you help Ms. Lane, and you never get angry with Mr. White, even though... He likes to yell a lot at us, you know. You don't have to, but you do. And I saw you help that woman outside the other day! With the door. You are always so polite. Ms. Lane says that's from your 'chicken scratch upbringing,' or whatever. I think Smallville is just swell. I've been there a few times through passing.
[He paused to breathe for a moment.]
np, I back tag til the end of time. and thanks! :D
I guess Lois would be correct as far as my upbringing, but I see nothing special about it. You just... [He shrugged.] Treat people with kindness and hope the do the same to you and others. Life's too short to get angry over petty things so I just don't.
[But he paused himself, watching Jimmy carefully and smiled.] The next time I visit, would you like to go? To Smallville, I mean. My mother still lives down there and I try to visit as frequently as possible.
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Jimmy's just going to watch him. And so what if he idolizes him and it's obvious? Mr. Kent deserves it. But at the question, Jimmy's eyes go huge, because seriously?]
Oh. Wow. But I couldn't impose on your family time. That's so cool that you visit your mother like that. Are you guys really close still? I'm not very close to my family.
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[Clark smiled fondly at his partner in crime, looking forward to the weekend that they drove down to Smallville to visit his mother-- well, first Jimmy had to accept the offer.]
So what do you say?
I'm on my phone, about to start work soon. Any other tags will have to be later!
Okay, I'd like that. I bet your mother is really cool. Just like you. [He grinned.] I like spending time with you, you know. You always treat me nicer then, well, pretty much everyone else.
[Jimmy was not that 16 year old he was that started interning at the Planet anymore. For the most part, he was still treated as that unqualified errand running gopher. Which was fine, except... Well. Mr. Kent never did that. Jimmy's pictures were becoming a bigger deal, finally. But the respect that went with it wasn't.]