superman returns (2006).

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Well, it's gotta beat being stranded on that sandbar.

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[ wrings hands ]

[billions]

Kitty, once again, your blind optimism is truly the highlight of our journey together.

[ CHINHANDS AGGRESSIVELY ]

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[ Not without a little resentment: ] Oh, I don't know, I thought eating the dog was pretty memorable.

[ PETS UR FAEC ]

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The alternative would have left me without such an extravagant conversational partner, and I just simply couldn't have that.

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[ A moment passes in which she considers continuing the back-and-forth of snide remarks, but it's a point that she ultimately drops. There's no winning in that particular pursuit, not with him.

So, somewhat more neutrally (in regards to their current circumstances): ] It is better.

[billions]

Of course it is, Kitty.

The dingy backstreets of Gotham City would be a welcome sight in comparison to that happy little accident. [ He holds up a single finger. ] But that's in the past now.

This is the present, and the present is ripe with opportunity.

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[ As if on cue with their Punch and Judy routine, Kitty opens her mouth to speak just before Lex holds up his hand, summarily silenced and forced to wait until the next pause in conversation. ]

What'd you have in mind, Lex?

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[ Lex folds his fingers at his back. ]

Therein lies the rub — At this point, the possibilities are, as they say, endless. Metropolis is a nice summer spot, but it's part of the journey. It isn't the destination.

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[ Then, of course, the follow-up: ] Then what is?

[aceofkillers]

[Naturally, Tommy meant to speak up in defense of his home town...

But who's he kidding, the place is absolute shit and we all know it.

So instead, he'll just look a the bald guy for a minute.] Lex Luthor, huh? Never thought I'd see a high-roller like you bummin' around this place.

[solisfilium]

[The last time this eight year old saw her, he was five. Three years--but he still remembers.]

Didn't find the right beach to play on, I guess.

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[ Oh, boy. ]

Didn't end up having that much of a choice.

[solisfilium]

Wonder why that is.

[See the blue eyes blinking evenly. Not... quite accusingly. (Not quite.)]

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[ Unfortunately, it doesn't look like penitence is on the menu. Not straight off the bat, anyway. ]

Well, aren't you sanctimonious for a grade schooler.