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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 17

+ red pot? Bring it over here.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 17

Clark nodded, explaining how plants could go into shock when transplanting.

“You have to treat them gently. Poisoning Ivy might have a lot of things backwards, but understanding that plants have feelings is close enough to right.

So, take that milkweed start over there. You see the one in the +

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Well, he had to do what he could to get you out of the cave,” he joked, grabbing a bag of gardening tools.

Around the back, a small garden lay half finished. Some plants were growing well while other patches of dirt asked to be included.

“Want to care for what we got or plant new?”

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Sure. There’s always things to do in the garden. Ma always said the best way to clear your mind was to spend time in the garden.”

He patted and gave Bruce a small rub on the shoulder, motioning for him to follow.

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 16

“I don’t blame you.

So, Bruce, what sounds good? Meditating? Gardening? Animals?”

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Me? I’ve, uh, tried. Lois and Jon swear by it.” He shrugged, motioning to a few worn mats.

“If you’re interested. I’m more than happy to embarrass myself with you.”

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“You may decide you want a longer break. But I will take you back whenever you want. And I’m keeping an ear on Gotham.”

He place the bag down and motioned for Bruce to follow, heading outside. “There’s the patio out back if you want to relax in the sun.

I’ve been told yoga is great for that.”

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𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Where are they? I checked the closet in your bedroom. I only saw suits and something you’d wear to a parent teacher conference.” Though, he had been in a hurry.

“Don’t tempt me. I’ve been told I’m a great host.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

"I have a lot more casual clothes," he said, defensively. Clark just didn't look hard enough.

"I don't need much unless you secretly plan to kidnap me."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

When Clark returned, he had a a bag packed with more casual clothes for Bruce… at least, what little he could find.

“So, you may need to borrow some of my clothes. Suits aren’t great for relaxing,” he teased.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

When Clark returned, he had a a bag packed with more casual clothes for Bruce… at least, what little he could find.

“So, you may need to borrow some of my clothes. Suits aren’t great for relaxing,” he teased.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Unoriginal," he commented after Clark left, not bothering to hide his amusement.

Then he was alone for a few more seconds, maybe minutes. Warm, a different kind of warmth that he couldn't put a finger on. It was nice.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Of course. Be back in a flash.” And with that, he was gone. Bruce had a moment of actual tranquillity.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Of course. Be back in a flash.” And with that, he was gone. Bruce had a moment of actual tranquillity.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

Silence.

Not maddening for once. He could breathe without being too aware of his surroundings, or at least he'd try.

"I... suppose. Yes. You remember where my room is?"

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

Once he had helped clean up, it was less than a moment before they were surrounded by swaying fields, gentle breezes, and a distant bird calls. But most importantly?

Silence.

“If you want to head on inside, I can go back to Gotham and get you some clothes?”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

Once he had helped clean up, it was less than a moment before they were surrounded by swaying fields, gentle breezes, and a distant bird calls. But most importantly?

Silence.

“If you want to head on inside, I can go back to Gotham and get you some clothes?”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

He tried hard enough. It wouldn't hurt to humor him a little, would it? He took Clark's hand, much softer compared to his rough and calloused one. "Alright."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“If you’re willing,” he offered, hand still extended. If Bruce wanted to wait, he wouldn’t be offended… but he had to try to get Bruce to relax.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 15

“If you’re willing,” he offered, hand still extended. If Bruce wanted to wait, he wouldn’t be offended… but he had to try to get Bruce to relax.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

He stared at Clark's hand for a moment, then his face.

"Right now?"

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“I’ll have you back in Gotham before you could even suit up.” He promised, offering a hand.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“I’ll have you back in Gotham before you could even suit up.” He promised, offering a hand.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"That's what everyone has been saying," he muttered. Maybe it was time to listen. "And you promised to let me know if anything happens..."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Can’t blame me for trying.” He hummed, standing up and moving to Bruce’s side. “You deserve a break. Even a short one.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

If you need money, Roy, you can just ask.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Can’t blame me for trying.” He hummed, standing up and moving to Bruce’s side. “You deserve a break. Even a short one.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"Now you're asking for the whole day? I thought it's just for tonight," he huffed out a short laugh and stood to take the empty plates to the sink.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Oh, sorry.” He nodded, understanding. “So, can I steal you now for your relaxing day?” He offered with a smile, trying to change the subject as quickly as he could.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Oh, sorry.” He nodded, understanding. “So, can I steal you now for your relaxing day?” He offered with a smile, trying to change the subject as quickly as he could.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

He visibly tensed up at the mention of her name.

"It's complicated," he answered, again, impassively. It really was with the way they left things off. "Don't ask."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“‘Just fine,’ is about all I have. But I would do anything for him.” He didn’t want to dump on Bruce so he nodded.

“So, how is Selena?”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“‘Just fine,’ is about all I have. But I would do anything for him.” He didn’t want to dump on Bruce so he nodded.

“So, how is Selena?”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

And he would keep that in mind.

He stacked Clark's empty plate on top of his and nodded. "I understand," sometimes he was more than worried about his children. "You seem to get along with him just fine."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“I’m just saying, he’s a good kid and sometimes they need to hear it or they start to forget.”

Clark finished the pancake, pushing the plate slightly forward. “And it’s a bad habit I’m trying to break. I’m just… worried about Jon.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“I’m just saying, he’s a good kid and sometimes they need to hear it or they start to forget.”

Clark finished the pancake, pushing the plate slightly forward. “And it’s a bad habit I’m trying to break. I’m just… worried about Jon.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"Don't tell me you were eavesdropping on their conversation," he sighed. "Yes, I tell him from time to time. And I do mean it."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Both,” he answered truthfully. “Make sure you tell him that. I know he knows but sometimes they like to hear it.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Both,” he answered truthfully. “Make sure you tell him that. I know he knows but sometimes they like to hear it.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"To you or did you hear that from Jon?

I know. He's... yes. He is. And I'm glad."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“He mentioned he’s been volunteering at the hospital. He’s a good kid, Bruce.” He offered a comforting smile.

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“He mentioned he’s been volunteering at the hospital. He’s a good kid, Bruce.” He offered a comforting smile.

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"Though, they seem busy lately. Especially Damian..."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“They’re always invited! You don’t have to ask ever.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“They’re always invited! You don’t have to ask ever.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"I believe everything in her book is good," he nodded thoughtfully, "maybe we can invite the kids too."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Than a barbecue? Well, I can make anything. I’ll look at Ma’s recipe book. Pick something good.”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Than a barbecue? Well, I can make anything. I’ll look at Ma’s recipe book. Pick something good.”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 14

"You think you're funny," if it was anyone else, he might come off as impassive. But he genuinely found humor in his words. "Something a little less elaborate."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“So, in Smallville, we had these things called leftovers. It’s where you reheat food you made on another day,” he teased. “What would you prefer instead?”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 14

“So, in Smallville, we had these things called leftovers. It’s where you reheat food you made on another day,” he teased. “What would you prefer instead?”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 13

"I do, but grilling out? Just us? That doesn't seem like the right occasion."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 13

“Then we’re grilling out. You like barbecue chicken?”

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 13

“Then we’re grilling out. You like barbecue chicken?”

BRUCE WAYNE. @gothamshadow.bsky.social · Jul 13

"I put you through the same thing," Damian's training might be stricter.

"You're cooking next time."

𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑡 | 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛 @legacyofel.bsky.social · Jul 13

“Oh, yeah. And the training Damian puts him through? I don’t blame him,” he teased, finishing the last bite.

“We should do breakfast more often.”