For your kindness I'm in debt to you

[andaway]

[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?

Comments

supercryption;

[bolthead]

That's only if he can catch me. [Not that Barry doesn't doubt for a second that Bruce wouldn't find some other way to make his life miserable.] But if he protests, I'll tell him it was all Hal's idea.

[Just like how strippers was also all Hal's idea.]

Did your father come to any conclusions about that?

supercryption;

[andaway]

That could even work. I'm sure Bruce would buy it.

[No he wouldn't, and Kal wouldn't throw a friend under the bus like that- but it's fun to tease other leaguers. He's missed this- missed them all when they weren't here.]

Ah- I haven't really... asked. And I'm not planing to ask any time soon- but I think I'm the only one in the family attracted to humanoids that aren't really Kryptonian. Go figure.

supercryption;

[bolthead]

It's not like you had a choice as far as Kryptonian versus humans go, Clark. But personally? [Here he smiles warmly, because Barry's thankful to have met both Clark and Lois both.] I think you made an excellent choice.

[There are times when Barry wonders if Clark wonders about how life might have been different had he grown up around Kryptonians instead of humans. Now isn't the time to ask though, and he carefully shifts the conversation back to that of Thanksgiving.]

So. Is there anything in particular I should bring?

supercryption;

[andaway]

I think I did as well. I'd make the same choice again and again if I had to. [Because he adores his wife, and loves her more every day that passes.

If he asked, Clark would tell him that he had indeed thought about it many times over. When he had found Lois and actually made a family of his own he had begun to think less about it, feeling less like an outsider and more like someone who actually belonged to Earth. The birth of New Krypton back at home and meeting his father here in the turtle had made those feelings resurface, but considering how different he was from the other Kryptonians he was actually getting quite good at ignoring those thoughts.]

Just bring whichever dish is your favorite, any kind of food is welcome. If you and Bart both attend we might have a bit of food shortage after all. [70% of that is teasing, the rest is actual concern about how much food he should get ready.]

supercryption;

[bolthead]

[There are many reasons why Clark is Barry's favorite Kryptonian. His thoughtfulness is only one of them. Barry laughs at the concern and tries to wave it off.]

Don't worry too much about us. I'll help with food prep; it's the least I can do.

[Especially if he'll just end up eating most of it.]

permanent supercryption;

[andaway]

This was my idea, Barry. I couldn't in good conscience let you do the cooking.

permanent supercryption;

[bolthead]

[Now that's just silly, Clark.]

Just because it was your idea doesn't mean you have to do all the work for it. Cooking, cleaning, setting up...at least let me help a little bit. As a friend.

[andaway]

[A little chuckle] Alright, I guess I can let you help me set up the table and all that jazz as long as you let me be the chef.

[bolthead]

Done.

[Barry would offer to help with the cooking too but he's willing to concede this one to Clark. No point arguing over the small stuff. Besides, Clark probably cooks better than Barry does.]

I'll see you there then, bright and early.