"You only need to ask Kelor. Specific instructions will help the work be done the way you want it to be. I'm willing to lend Kelex to you for this as well." Both 'bots could do with the work, and perhaps stimulation.

There was something to be said for giving Kelex tasks that would remove the 'bot's focus from him. Even if only Kelor had been ordered to stop calling his son's wife 'Lady Lois'.

"And on that matter, how well have you been eating?" He's already experienced Lois' skills at cooking- or lack thereof- first hand. He should at least ensure she's been taking care of herself adequately, to assure Kal-El later.