He felt even better after dropping the items outside the door and having an actual barrier between his body and the tiny grains of green stone.
That's because last year after learning that a super hero was flying around Metropolis who had a crush on her and could look through anything except lead, Lois decided to invest in a lead-lined bathroom door.
On a totally related subject, I was reading one of the new Superman comics at store today and Clark pulls open his shirt to reveal a Superman t-shirt. As soon as it hits the air it formed his super suit. My kids started getting antsy at that point, so I didn't get to read more, but I thought that was an interesting development on the costume change.
And as the water swirled down the drain, it carried the toxic stone far, far away from him.
<<please note sarcasm>>
The phone was pressed to her head. He could hear the fingers of her free hand drumming restlessly on the arm of the couch.
"Come on, come on. Pick up, Clark. Pick up. Where are you?"
See, Supes, you should have had her drop you off at Clark's. I mean, Hello?! The man does your laundry. Of course, he has extra suits lying about.
"Clark. It's me. Where are you? Are you all right? Listen...call me when you get this message. I don't care what time it is. Okay?"
Awwwww. Lois likes Clark! And you were so worried, Superman, that she actually preferred you!
"I wish I had something to offer you in the meantime," Lois said. "To wear, I mean. Is there anywhere I can go? Get you a fresh suit, perhaps?"
What? Not even going to offer you the use of your schlumpy robe?
"Well, it shouldn't be too much longer. I'll put it in the dryer for you too."
I still don't recommend him putting it on. Who knows if all the K went down the drain? What if some it got gathered up with the suit when it went into the dryer and melted against the fiber of the suit.
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No, it's much better if he leaves it off.
He's not the type of guy to run off and leave his friends in harm's way. And now, I can't get him on the phone. He hasn't stopped by. I'm really worried about him."
Awwwwww.
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He's right next to you.
Clark realized with a start that he'd neglected to slick down his hair after getting out of the shower.
Wouldn't his hair naturally be slicked down due to the water?
"No, no," Lois quickly said. "It's just that...you look..."
Clark raised his eyebrows. "I think we've established that," he teased, unable to help himself. He gave her a lopsided smile, hoping to clear the air of some of the awkwardness that was threatening to settle like a thick blanket.
/psst. Superman, you're letting your inner Clark show./
"Unless?" Clark asked, gulping hard and trying to hide it.
Not helping there, buddy.
That had been a very un-Superman-like thing to do. In fact, it was all too familiar a habit for Clark Kent.
That and the towel clad body, and the smart-alecky remark.
"Answer me something," Lois said, her eyes narrowing slightly. "And answer me truthfully."
Clark moved around the couch and sat in one of the armchairs. He leaned forward a bit, resting his elbows on his thighs. "Okay. You have my word."
THAT should have been a red flag. If Lois still thought this was Superman, she would have never told him to tell her "truthfully", because she knew he would.
"I...uh.." Clark stammered, racking his brain for a plausible excuse. He wasn't sure if she'd put the pieces together, and he wasn't in a rush to give her that final piece if he could avoid doing so.
Because... uh... this is... his monthly visit from Concubines-R-Us and honestly, Lois, you really don't want to see that.
"Is it because you know that I won't find him there?"
Sure, he will be. Just take me along with you and I guarantee you he'll be there!
"Intuition?" he tried, in a feeble attempt to keep his secret intact and knowing that he was failing miserably.
Oh, give up, Clark! You've already lost.
"Or because maybe you are Clark?"
Maybe, possibly, there is a slight chance that Clark wasn't born exactly in Kansas, yes.
I agree with the others, not only is he in trouble, he's naked and in trouble with Lois in possession of his clothes.
This is great! I didn't expect such a discovery so early. Can't wait to see what you have in store between this two.
