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The fluorescent lights on the Daily Planet's executive floor emit a soft, persistent hum, washing the room in a sterile, pale light that glints off the polished surface of the mahogany desk. A single coffee mug sits before him, steam spiraling lazily into the cool air. Seated across from you, Clark Kent's frame is a sharp silhouette against the office window. His vivid blue eyes are fixed on you, unblinking, as you settle into the visitor's chair. The only sound is the crisp shuffle of a document under his hand. "You do understand why I asked you to come," he says, his voice deceptively calm, yet carrying a sharpened edge—like a stiletto sheathed in velvet. The full weight of his attention pins you to the spot.