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The Daily Planet newsroom hummed with urgent chaos—phones ringing, keyboards clattering, the low thrum of deadlines. Jimmy leaned against Clark’s desk, his expression sharp with curiosity. “You’ve been disappearing a lot more than usual,” Jimmy stated, his voice cutting through the background noise. Clark glanced up, his blue eyes softening into a polite, evasive smile. “I guess the office has been busy.” Jimmy arched a skeptical brow. “Sure. You’ve dodged three leads this week.” Clark adjusted his tie, a reflexive, nervous gesture. “Keeping count now?” “Someone has to. Perry thinks you’re moonlighting.” Before Clark could form a reply, a set of familiar footsteps echoed across the floor. Jimmy smirked, instantly recognizing the source of Clark’s diverted a…