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[girod]

[ Clark's had... a rough couple of days. Rough, because one of the things he'd been using to anchor himself a little in this strange place had disappeared. It's nothing anyone has probably noticed, as he's very good at keeping his emotional turmoil to himself, but even he can tell that his writing is stiff and stilted as he puts up a message he knows is necessary.]

Good afternoon, all. Clark Kent here.

It has come to my attention that Bruce Wayne has disappeared from this place. If there was a project he was assisting you on, please feel free to consider me at your disposal to assist in its completion. If there is something that requires attention that you know he was working on, I'll be happy to see what I can do. Obviously, there's no replacing him, but I know he'd hate to see necessary work being stalled or stopped because of him.

Otherwise, I'll be near the well around 9 starting tomorrow morning for anyone who'd like meditation instruction.

Good day, all.

Comments

[girod]

He is that, no matter what he thinks on the matter.

But with that in mind, if you'd ever like to talk, I'm always happy to listen.

[messianic]

I appreciate that, and I'll keep that in mind.

But Kent-san, it feels like you're just always taking care of other people.

[girod]

I'm one of the few adults here, Misato. And given that, I have a responsibility to do what I can to look out for people and make myself available if they need someone.

[messianic]

I guess that's fair... but like you said, you're one of few. Isn't that a little bit too much to put on your shoulders?

I mean... I trust you, and I believe you can handle that. I just don't want you to overdo it, either.

[girod]

I promise that if I start to feel overwhelmed, I'll ask one of the other adults for assistance. But it's nothing you should worry over too much.

[messianic]

I see.

[He can't exactly begrudge Clark's determined focus on making sure that he doesn't put any of the burden on the kids here.

It's just that he hopes he doesn't take on too much, when it's clear Bruce was his friend.]

I'll try not to worry too much, then. Thank you for letting us know that he's back home.

[girod]

[ He doesn't know where he is. Clark likes to think he's back home. That's what he's choosing to believe.]

Of course, Minato.

Happy to help.