This will end in trolling, laughter, and possibly being lectured by Lois.

[mildmanneredtroll]

I've gotta hand it to you-- technology really has gotten pretty cool in the last twenty-odd years. New ways to keep in touch, spread news, and do research. I'd like to check it out more, but I'm not going to find a lead out here and I'm on a deadline. Besides, my partner will kill me if I up and vanish on her again.


[Canon is Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.]

Comments

[postcrisis]

Are you getting to play in the world of new tech now, Kal? [Hi, says the girl who can't work an iPhone to save her life. Have a teen cousin.]

[mildmanneredtroll]

Looks that way. These computers are so fast and don't even get me started on the mobile phones. I've seen one of those "smart phones" and it's got to have twice the processing power of my computer back in Metropolis.

[How does she know his Kryptonian name wtf.] Sorry, but I don't think we've met before. Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet.

[postcrisis]

I would sort of sympathize... But I think they're probably even more foreign to you than me, though.

[Sorry, she's out to confuse you pretty much. Not about to drop the super family bomb on him yet!] Right, I'm sorry. Call me... Linda. It's nice to meet you, Mr. Kent.

[mildmanneredtroll]

From a more recent time?

[W-well not being the last Kryptonian ever would be good but really weird news.] And you, Linda. I don't suppose you have any tips on how to get me to convince my mun to send me back?

[postcrisis]

Yeah, exactly. Gets really weird, huh?

[She laughs a little bit, if in a resigned sort of way.] None that ever worked...

Oh god... I <3 U....

[chromia]

I must agree. Humans have done some amazing things with technology.

Though I am curious. Why can you not find a 'lead' here? I thought law enforcement officers used technology to find leads all the time?

[Whoops, she thinks he's a police officer of some sort...]

♥

[mildmanneredtroll]

Oh, I'm not a detective. I'm a journalist: I was looking for a lead for a newspaper story.

[Common mistake-- he and Lois practically are police officers.]

[chromia]

I apologize then. I suppose I need to do another review on human occupations with Carly...

The question still applies however... Why not do you not seek your 'lead' here? Surely there must be something here of use to you.

[mildmanneredtroll]

Well, I'm not sure how much I can find out about the recent rise of robberies in Metropolis, since this isn't Metropolis.

[chromia]

Ah, yes... I suppose that could become an issue.

Your paper probably also does not want to hear about aliens, alternate dimensions, intersecting timelines and what not either... I can see where you would have some trouble then.

[lanegendary]

Some reporter you are if you go vanishing on people.

[mildmanneredtroll]

I only "disappear" when I go to call in a story, or help hostages get out, or go on a food run. [And save the day as Superman.]

I think it's starting to get on Lois' nerves though. [Which...is kind of funny because getting on Lois' nerves is always funny. And dangerous. Mostly dangerous.]

[lanegendary]

[newspaper partner named Lois? constantly disappearing...?]

Are you trying to freak me out or something?

[mildmanneredtroll]

Oh, no, no. Sorry.

What...exactly did I do?

[lanegendary]

I'll give you a hint, Floppy. My name's Lois. I'm sure you can figure it out from there.

[girl_friday]

It is frustrating when you suddenly can't get a hold of men in your life.

[mildmanneredtroll]

It sounds like you're speaking from experience.

[girl_friday]

Only slightly.

I hope you at least make it up to her in other ways.

[mildmanneredtroll]

I do. By being there when she needs me.

I hope the man in your life does the same.

[girl_friday]

Expensive birthday presents don't hurt either.

[loves_chocolate]

Damn right I would kill you! We're partners Smallville, that's not something I take lightly.

I mean...I've gotten used to you and breaking in someone else would take time. And I finally got you to know exactly how I take my coffee..and you're like a walking encyclopedia, dictionary and thesaurus rolled into one so...

Just..don't take off any time soon. I just got used to liking having you around.

[mildmanneredtroll]

Well, I wouldn't want to inconvenience you. Finding someone who's an encyclopedia, dictionary and thesaurus sounds difficult.

So I wouldn't dream of leaving. I don't take being partners lightly either.

[loves_chocolate]

Well..good. See? I have you trained already!

I mean if I have to have a partner, which I don't! But Perry thinks we work well together and I've gotten used to you...and sometimes your instincts are good. [It's hard for her to say nice things, sob]

[mildmanneredtroll]

I don't know if you could find anyone else who could survive the training.

Thanks...I think.

[loves_chocolate]

No one had before you.

Look, Clark.. I know I'm not always the easiest person in the world to work with, or even get alone with. But you understand me, you get that I am the way and am and that I have to do all these things I do. I guess what I mean is that I wouldn't want another partner, no one else would ever be you.