#shieldthcm

“Kal.” There’s an undeniable warmth waiting in her smile for him, a fondness grown over years that settles into her more neutral, regal expression, but the light in her eyes never dims. Diana clasps his forearm in her hand for a moment, a warrior’s greeting with a pause to reflect their friendship. Then she takes a slight inhale, casting about for the right thing to say. “I hope the holidays with your family went well? I trust Lois charmed and dazzled your parents with her lovely wit.”

    as much as kon tries to pretend otherwise, fear is what propels him on right now.  fear of where this could go, of what a piece of shit clown might do with the situation -- kon’s known a few bats for long enough to be afraid.  and fear creeps up more quickly when it becomes clear that this isn’t a situation superman can just handle.  if superman is powerless, then what is superboy?  he’s anxiety personified at clark’s side as he gives a shaky rundown.