[That, like so many other details, gets filed away, but the conversational segue would be hard even for a man of his reputation. Bruce's smile turns apologetic, and he seizes on the opportunity to play Clark up a little bit.]

Mutant? No, he's from another planet entirely. He's-- what most people think of when they consider what abilities a god might have. But he's always stood for truth and justice, as long as I can remember.