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[heliophilic]

This is M. I'm most likely out punching someone. Don't worry, they deserve it.

Probably.

I'll call you back later.

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voice; UN: Superman

[andaway]

I promised I would call you when I had some free time, didn't I?

voice;

[heliophilic]

A call from Superman himself. I should be honored.

[Spoilers, he's not.]

Where do you have in mind?

voice;

[andaway]

[He rolls his eyes to himself because yeah. Yeah, he knows.]

There's a hill, we can fly there. It's pretty far away but it's isolated, and there's nothing around it. The damage I would cause wouldn't be too big or dangerous.

[heliophilic]

Sounds fun. Where should I meet you, man of steel?

[Sure, if it's close enough to civilization he could just Door there, but where's the fun in that?]

[andaway]

[Kal can't help the chuckle.]

I think it's customary for the one asking on a date to pick the other up, so we can meet anywhere you want. Wherever it's easier for you.

[heliophilic]

Oh my, you remembered. And here I thought you were going to forget this was our first date.

I'm currently in... [Yes, he actually has to think about what town his apartment's wedged into right now.] De Chima.

[andaway]

You asked so nicely, how could I forget? [Yeah, he's not gonna be out-asshole'd so easily.]

Alright, I'll find you there. Is now a good time?

[heliophilic]

I was worried that you were just so important you'd forget about little old me. [Not making this easy.]

I can always make time for you.

[andaway]

Uh huh, something tells me you aren't talking about my importance as a compliment. Give me 5 minutes to find you, try to wait outside so I can hear you.

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[heliophilic]

Well if I was inside you certainly wouldn't hear me.

I'll be waiting.

[M Doors to a nearby rooftop, where he waits for his ride like one would a cab.]

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[andaway]

[And here's said ride, happily landing next to him with very obviously fake sheepish look.]

Hope I didn't make you wait for long? Pretty sure that's considered rude.

[heliophilic]

[M pushes the sunglasses he's wearing down to the tip of his nose.]

It was a whole three minutes. I think you're losing your touch, boy scout.

[andaway]

Uh huh, because we've worked together so much in the past that you can judge.

How are we doing this? Can you get there following me or should I take you?

[heliophilic]

I thought you wanted to pick me up.

[Not. Making. This. Easy.]

[andaway]

[And so Kal picks him up, bridal style, and starts flying towards the hill without missing a beat. Not gonna make it easy for M to tease him, either.]

Hope you haven't eaten much because I'm aiming for match 4.

[heliophilic]

[Oh, if you think that's going to throw him off you are wrong sir. He even brings his arms up around Supes' neck.]

Well thank you. You just won me a bet. My ex is faster than you.

[Mach 4, pah.]

[andaway]

[Did M expect for that to bother him? Because all Clark does is raise both eyebrows and look down at M with a suddenly very interested look.]

Your ex flies, too?

[heliophilic]

[He'd be disappointed if that's all it took to rattle him.]

Among other things. In fact, some might consider him a god.

[andaway]

[Kal hums as he lands (and yes, he's landing with his trademark ballet position).]

Interesting. Does he have a name?

[heliophilic]

He does.

["Andrew Pulaski."

M expertly slides from Supes' grip.]

Lately he's been going by Apollo.

[andaway]

[That makes Clark chuckle.]

I guess you meant the god-comparison literally then, with that name. So you're not... [He motions up and down at himself.] None of my powers will surprise you, then?

[heliophilic]

If you saw him you'd understand.

[My how bold.]

Please, I used to keep an eye on my version of you before I got here. Finally getting confirmation of what we all believed/read about just by taking a look at you's refreshing but you're just fooling yourself if anything about you took me by surprise.

[andaway]

[Is that a challenge, because it sure as heck sounded like one to him.]

Before we do this, indulge me on a curiosity: how long has your Superman been active in public?

[heliophilic]

[Sure, he came to fight the great and mighty Superman, but hey he can be interviewed instead.]

A little over 5 years ago, why?

[andaway]

[Kal adopts a fighting stance. He's still going to wait for M to make the first move, though.]

Just so I know how much more experience I have with my powers.