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Clark Kent / Sυperмαɴ / Kal-El ([personal profile] andaway) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu_logs2014-03-22 05:06 pm

Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand

Characters: Superman & you?
Date: From 22/03 for Superman, a week later or so for Clark Kent.
Location: All over the turtle
Situation: Kal's finally decided to step out of prison, start actually getting consequences for his actions. This is something of a catch all for everyone who wants to talk to Superman or Clark after his stay in the prison. Threadstarters tba (if you want one poke me at plurk! [plurk.com profile] crotalus)
Warnings/Rating: There might be talk of murder, will edit if needed


[Superman - Flying (low) around the turtle]

He wasn't quite sure what to do.

He had to pay visits, talk to those he'd personally offended, but- then, what? What next? The world hadn't ended, his life had kept on going. He'd killed, maimed, hurt both with his words and with his fists and yet he was still alive. What was he supposed to do, pretend nothing happened? Pretend he wasn't afraid of it happening again? Pretend the memories of it wouldn't hurt him every time he closed his eyes?

This is what he wondered as he flies around the turtle in full costume... deciding he should, at least, let himself be seen. He'd been so comfortable hiding in prison, but that was done. Superman was back, and Mark had been right about something: the longer he hid from others the worse the memories would get. The hardest forgiving him would be.

So he simply flew around, the way he used to do back in Metropolis in his 'patrols'. Having his power back was honestly a relief, after so long without them. If he saw any signs of trouble for both Kedan and Foreigners he'd fly down and try to help- even though there were a lot of heroes who could have easily done his job in this place.


[Clark Kent - Work (Radio) / Grocery shopping around the turtle]

Using his fake leg as Clark Kent was the hardest time. Not because it didn't fit, or do his job properly (it was Jor-El's work, of course it did). But the phantom pains where still there, still present and somehow they got worse the more he spent as Clark Kent. As Superman he could simply hover, stop touching the ground with his bad leg- or maybe it was simply a psychological thing? Maybe he reverted back to human weaknesses when he was being human, as he'd done when he'd had electrical powers.

Still, he had to get back to work. Lois had been overworked for long enough as it was, and even though his father's bots had done a great job acting like he did (again, Jor-El's work) he couldn't stay away from being Clark Kent. It was as much of a part of him as Superman was, and after a week he decided it had been enough waiting to cast away any suspicions about Superman and Clark.

So he could be found in the Radio's office, doing his job... or simply at the markets, getting what looked like enough food to feed a legion. After the time in the bottle and the time in prison, he wanted to make sure Lois was finally eating right.
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[personal profile] relentlesstide 2014-03-22 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
One should never be surprised what sort of violence can come from Arthur's wife's mouth. Especially regarding the harming of a child. They've seen too many children's deaths, and it's a bit of a touchy point with Mera. Arthur manages to be a little more level-headed about things, though, at least when Black Manta isn't involved.

He's heading out when Kal lands in front of him, dressed for fishing and carrying his net and pole despite his current one-handedness. Arthur isn't going to let his injury keep him from providing for his family - they largely survive off the sea, even here, and Arthur sees no reason to purchase their food.

He just quirks one blond eyebrow at the hesitant comment. "It's about time. Did you realize you weren't going to let go of your guilt in there, or did Evandau kick you out?"
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[personal profile] relentlesstide 2014-03-22 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
He can respect Kal's feelings about fishing and eating creatures that were once alive, but Atlanteans have a much more 'circle of life' sort of viewpoint. Not all of them can communicate with fish like Arthur but he can't let that make him go on a hunger strike. Still, he does set down the net and pole outside the front door until he's facing Kal with an empty hand.

As much as the thought of him near his family again sets that instinctive part of him on edge, he tamps it down to face this level-headedly. Or as level-headedly as possible. Ultimately, it's their choice if they do or do not want to see Kal and hear his apology. "Mera has already told you what will happen if you lay a finger on Kaldur'ahm? Friendly or no."

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lookedtothestars: (Oh take me back to the start)

Re: [Closed] Jor-El

[personal profile] lookedtothestars 2014-03-22 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
He had few visitors at his suite, and most were usually planned out ahead of time. This was not one of them. He hears the knock clearly- it would be impossible not to- and glances in the direction of the door, allowing his normal vision to fall away to reveal-

Kal-El.

Within the next instant he's set down what he's been working at and is at the door, opening it with much more conscious care than he would ordinarily give it to prevent it from being ripped from the frame entirely.

His eyes are warm with brightness and a smile- still small, as his usually were- is readily predrnt as he sets a hand on Kal-El's shoulder in greeting.

Kal-El has finally ended the prison sentence that was of his own making.

"Kal."
Edited (Cell phone argh) 2014-03-22 22:38 (UTC)
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[personal profile] lookedtothestars 2014-03-24 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
For his family, he will always overlook this form of invasion of his personal space. While he is far more reserved with regards to initiating this level of personal contact, he won't refuse it. He returns the embrace, before stepping away to allow Kal-El to enter.

"When did you decide to leave?"

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lookedtothestars: (I had to find you)

Because an awkward "meeting" between Jor-El and Clark Kent was well overdue.

[personal profile] lookedtothestars 2014-03-23 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
The markets in the city were something that still intrigued Jor-El, even this long after his initial arrival. He found that many of the foods available on Krypton had few counterparts available in Keeliai, but many of the basic staples were similar enough that only preparation was the main matter and difference.

The regular change and variation in the availability of produce due to season and location was something that hadn't been a concern on Krypton, and between that, the chaos present in the markets themselves, and the fact it was not an activity he took care of on Krypton meant that shopping for groceries was still largely a novel experience for him.

Sometimes, though, there were reminders that as interesting as the occasionally outright chaotic nature of any of the given marketplaces were, it was something that could easily get out of hand.

Such as today.

Whether it had been jarred or the weight of its load had proven to be too much of a stress he does not know (it was something he was curious about, on a basic intellectual level, but questioning it out loud wouldn't achieve anything except remind him of when he was young enough that he would've done so anyways to the exasperation of others) but it doesn't change the fact that there's a large heavily loaded stand of produce starting to collapse on one side a short distance away.

At the very least, doing nothing will inconvenience him more than making some kind of attempt.

In the next instant he's grabbing the edge that was closest, the legs having finally snapped the very moment before. A few of the topmost pieces of fruit have fallen, but better than the majority. It's nothing that will actually be an impediment later on.

He moves a set of nearby crates underneath until he is satisfied they will uphold the collapsed end's weight before stepping away, looking around and very accidentally meeting Kal-El's eyes.

Or to be more correct, those of Clark Kent.

It makes it significantly more difficult to return to his original task.
lookedtothestars: (Oh take me back to the start)

[personal profile] lookedtothestars 2014-03-25 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps. Unfortunately their people- or at least those of his Krypton- were rarely proactive when it came to potential (or inevitable) future problems.

Jor-El hadn't expected Kal-El to approach closer, or to speak to him. In retrospect, it was something that he would have found difficult to resist himself, even more so when he was younger.

"I don't, thank you. As for avoiding a catastrophe, it would not have been a very large one."
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[personal profile] lookedtothestars 2014-03-26 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
Completely different- and yet not. More importantly, his choice of words set the path for what conversation would follow.

"You're correct. Unless I am mistaken, you're the reporter who does the radio broadcasts. I've spoken to your wife a few times due to her association with my son. She's mentioned you're frequently busy with what your work requires."

All technically true.

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[personal profile] backwordscompatible 2014-03-25 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
She could smell the freshly baked even before she had the window fully opened. Her mouth watered. Okay, yes, she was happy to see Superman as well, given their respective states the last time they'd spoken...but pie.

"Not that I'm complaining, but I'm pretty sure my birthday isn't for another two months." A warm smile greeted the older superhero, as she stepped back to welcome him inside. As with Jack or Korra, there would be nothing to stop him from passing through the Ward. He wouldn't even register its presence. "Finally let yourself out of jail, I see."
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[personal profile] backwordscompatible 2014-03-26 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Good point."

Already, she was leading him across the room and to the stairs. The kitchen, where she wondered if she had any vanilla ice cream or something to go with the pie.

"Congratulations. That's probably the best news I've heard all month."

It wasn't an exaggeration.

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[personal profile] shorttempered 2014-03-25 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Mark happened to catch the blur of red and blue out of the corner of his eye as he attempted (unsuccessfully) to straighten up his bedroom. He was never the neatest of people, but having come back injured, he wound up being even more neglectful than usual, leaving nothing but piles of clothing, towels, and discarded wrappers in his wake. It took him a second (well, several seconds--he was still a little sore and didn't want to make anything worse) to change into his Invincible costume and take off out the window after him.

Mark flew up beside Superman slowly so he knew he was coming (because frankly, he forgot about the superhearing thing), and gave him his best smile.

"Did Evandau finally kick you out?"
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[personal profile] shorttempered 2014-03-25 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Mark couldn't hide his smirk. "Oh? What happened to being oh-so rational?" Sorry, he's still a jerk kid at the end of the day.

But seriously, he's glad to see Superman out and about again. He'd done his best to keep him from being alone with his thoughts, but he could only go and visit for so long each day. After the third attempt to goad him out, he finally gave up and just talked about what was going on over the networks and interesting things he had seen that day... with subtle suggestions that today should be the day to give up this stupid stupid idea and rejoin everyone else. Maybe it wasn't that subtle, Mark was never sure. He tried to be subtle?

Either way, Superman was finally out. And he said he was right. Awww yeah.
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[personal profile] shorttempered 2014-03-28 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, so you admit it was a mistake, then?" It was a struggle not to grin more. One of these days he'll officially be considered old enough to listen to. Maybe after today.

The apology makes the smile falls from his face entirely. Why was Superman apologizing? How many times has he told him already that he doesn't blame him for what happened? That he knew it wasn't him?

And then it hits him. It wasn't that Superman wasn't listening to him, it was that he needed to say it. For himself. It was a logic Mark couldn't argue with.

"I forgive you, Superman."

He only hoped that would give him a little bit of peace.

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