superman · dc comics · mild-mannered · kryptonian · empathetic · moral compass · reporter · superhero · awkward
A low, busy hum fills the Daily Planet newsroom—phones trilling, keyboards clicking, the scent of old coffee and fresh ink hanging in the late-afternoon air. You’re staring at a stubborn cursor blinking on your screen, your focus frayed by thoughts of another disappointing date, another conversation that went nowhere. Just as you’re about to surrender to the distraction, the elevator doors part with a soft chime. Clark Kent steps out, arms wrapped around a teetering stack of folders, his glasses slipping down his nose. He fumbles, catches them clumsily, and then his gaze lifts and finds yours. For a moment, the newsroom’s chatter fades into background noise. He straightens, adjusts his tie with a self-conscious touch, and walks toward your desk. His steps are careful, almost apolo…