tushanshu | For your kindness I'm in debt to you

[Clark has hardly used the network to make posts as Clark lately, not since he got the radio started... but it wasn't really that he was avoiding it, not really. Investigating about the murders, then the disappearances had simply taken most of his free time, and he hadn't had much to say.

When he turns on the feed he's playing around with what looks like a calligraphy brush between his fingers, tapping the shaft against a very basic notebook.]

The new arrivals made me think of something. [And judging by the notebook, he's trying to make sense of it by himself. Those who actually know him know how fast his brain actually is... but he's always had the Kryptonian technology to back him down, and now he finds it missing.]

We're assigned living space when we get here, right? And we don't really choose it, we're simply given directions to it when we arrive. And we know there are 5 districts, and different kind of suites on each. Some of them are obvious [Hi, Arthur, of course you live in Water] but others aren't. I live in Water, while my wife was given a suite in the Earth sector.

[She didn't spend a single day there but that's beyond the point. You might actually see her on the background, she likes doing that.] And I thought maybe there could be some kind of pattern, something in the way the Kedan organize us in each district and place. It might not be relevant at all but I'd like to give it a try.

So I guess, what I'm asking is: where do you live? Have you noticed something similar between you and your neighbors? I don't know- age? Gender? Abilities? Hobbies? [A shrug] I don't really know what could be relevant. Also, feel free to answer anonymously if you'd rather- or in my inbox, to keep it private? Whichever way you feel comfortable.

And with that done... something completely different. If I'm right, Thanksgiving should be just around the corner... [The sheepish grin of someone who's completely aware that he's indulging himself] So, what are your favorite Thanksgiving day recipes?

[Later: Supercrypted to JLA MEMBERS - From Jor-El's console]

Yes, we are doing something for thanksgiving, in case you were wondering. My question is: where? And how many of you will have to be dragged there?

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It's not about overeating, Arthur.

[A beat] At least it isn't supposed to be, it's about being together with those whose company you enjoy and remind yourself about everything you're thankful for.

It's mostly an excuse for all of us to meet.

I'm not sure why that requires an entire holiday, I do that all the time. I have dinner with Kaldur at least once a week. [Said pointedly, implying that he's always thankful for what he has.]

I assume families are invited as well?

You don't do it all the time with us, do you? [You grumpy water hermit, you.]

Of course they are, that's the whole point of this. Do you mean Kaldur?

The last time I spent time with you lot, Hal dragged us to a strip club and I had to help explain the concept to your father. [Point, Arthur.]

Who else would I mean? I'll see if he'd like to come.

My father, yes, so I should be the one complaining about that outing. [Seriously Hal, Hal, seriously.] I never thanked you for being so- open, and willing to talk with my father by the way. I appreciated it, and I'm sure he did, as well.

Kaldur is more than welcome. [Soft spot for serious kids? Soft spot for serious kids.]

Are you embarrassed? [Said as if he's not entirely sure why. Atlanteans are not exactly modest.] You don't have to thank me. Your father is an interesting man, and more entertaining to talk to than a lot of people.

[A slight smile.] As if you would say otherwise when you actually want me to show up, apparently.

Of course I want you to show up, you're a good friend. And yes, I am. [He refrains from saying 'of course I am embarrassed', but only barely and because Arthur manages to sound so earnest about it.]

In case you forgot, we saw a stripper wearing the crest of my house. I know you weren't phased by the skin they showed but can't you get how that would be embarrassing?

And there was also one with orange glitter all over her breasts. [Special foreigner night was... interesting.] Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It's not like they meant anything by it. Unless you think there's inherently something wrong with working in the sex industry.

Of course not. [And logically, he knows there isn't. His brain just- stumbles over it, as if he had some kind of mental block over it that makes it easier to pretend it isn't a thing.]

Can we talk about something else?

[Oh my god Kal he was just teasing. His smirk just grows a little wider.] Sure.

Good. [Shut up Arthur you weren't raised in Kansas.]

Are you actually getting out of your suite lately?

[This particular change in subject makes the smile melt off his face. He doesn't look angry, but he also doesn't look... entirely comfortable. Mera's absence is still hard, though he keeps it to himself as a rule.] I get out enough. Caring for the egg keeps me occupied.

[Sorry Arthur, but he's been meaning to ask.] That's good, that you have something to distract your mind. How is the egg going?

Well, as far as I can tell. It's still growing and developing. Though I do worry about what might happen closer to their hatch dates.

I wish I could help but you'll already know anything I might suggest. But if you need someone else to take care of the egg at some point?

It's difficult to prepare when you can't guess what might happen. [He shakes his head slightly.] Thank you, but no, I'm not its only caretaker. We alternate shifts.

For your kindness I'm in debt to you

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