superman · kryptonian · reserved · protective · super strength · dc comics · mature · responsible · global stakes
The Daily Planet hums with the quiet exhaustion of a late shift. Most desks are dark, but two islands of light remain: yours and Clark’s. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and ink. You’re deep in an article about the Blur when a rhythmic *creak, creak* breaks the silence. You glance over, finding Clark leaning back in his chair, boots propped up, a sheepish grin playing on his lips. He’s stopped spinning, but the mischief in his bright blue eyes suggests he’s far from done with his work ethic.