canon: Lois & Clark

[glasseskink]

I seem to be pretty popular today. I wonder if something's in the air. I'd ask Lois, but she'd probably think I was getting a big head or something, and we all know who's cornered that market. Still, you can't argue with success, right? Just means there are still people with good taste out there.

But really--what is it you think we're doing, here?

Comments

isn't that an engagement ring box? honestly clark, so soon.

[girl_friday]

Can't say I'm familiar with the Daily Planet.

yeah I need a new icon I just like his face in it

[glasseskink]

You're not... The Daily Planet. Metropolis. How could you have not heard of it?

[girl_friday]

[There is a long pause.]

Metropolis? As in, Lex Luthor's Metropolis?

[glasseskink]

You know, he doesn't own the city.

Just about... half of it.

[girl_friday]

[Pepper isn't exactly an avid comic reader, but she's heard Tony make these references before. Hold on, processing.]

You said your name was Clark Kent?

[glasseskink]

You have heard of me, then?

[girl_friday]

Mr. Clark.

[A pause, and then firmly:] Mr. Clark, I regret to have to inform you that you are a fictional character.

[glasseskink]

[Blink. How does she know?]

Not that I don't appreciate bluntness, Ms. Potts, but don't you think that's a little harsh?

[girl_friday]

Well, superheroes aren't real. Everyone knows that.

[The kind who wear tights, anyway. Vigilantes in suits are another matter.]

[glasseskink]

Wait... Who said anything about superheroes?

[girl_friday]

[Now she hesitates. Is she getting her names mixed up? No, no. Definitely Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter. That sounds right.]

You do think you're Superman, don't you?

[glasseskink]

I don't think anything of the sort. Who are you? Really.

[girl_friday]

Mr. Clark, I know of an excellent psychiatrist. I'd be happy to point you to her.

[glasseskink]

I don't need a psychiatrist. You're the one talking about Superman.

[girl_friday]

You just said you're a report named Clark Kent from Metropolis.

Clark Kent is Superman. Everyone knows that.

[glasseskink]

I think you've got the wrong idea, miss. Me, Superman? That's ridiculous.

[girl_friday]

What's that female reporter's name? Lois Lang?

[glasseskink]

Uh, that's Lane. But everyone knows who she is.

[girl_friday]

Galatically stupid, if you ask me.

[glasseskink]

Who, Lois? Listen, Ms. Potts, I don't know who you think you are, but Lois is my friend and partner.

[girl_friday]

My apologies.

Just--glasses, honestly?

[glasseskink]

People... believe what they want to believe.