Meanwhile, back in Metropolis...

[have_no_mercy]

It's been a long day for Tess. First a series of meeting at Luthorcorp, then checking in with Perry White about the Daily Planet and now a regular shift at Watchtower.

Thankfully, there's no alien invasion today.

She sits at her desk, dutifully monitoring all their systems, keeping an eye out should one happen to occur, or any other such catastrophe. So far, all signs are clear.

After a few more minutes of checking satellite images, she sighs and folds her hands on the top of the desk, her head following next.

Maybe she can catch some sleep while the world continues on.

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[ex_doeswhatsright679]

Very thankfully no alien invasion. There is an earthquake, though, a few miles off China's coast, and that's where Clark spends much of his day. Rescuing boats, rescuing people, ferrying supplies and medical personnel where they're most needed.

It's late by the time he calls it a day, texting Lois before heading to Watchtower. He doesn't have a scheduled shift, but it never hurts to check in.

And that's where he finds Tess, curled up at her desk, and looking for all the world like she's in the middle of a comfortable nap. Clark doesn't make any assumptions, despite what sounds like even breathing, and an equally even heart beat.

He simply clears his throat.

"Evening."

[have_no_mercy]

Tess springs up, nearly knocking a lamp over in the process. It's saved, however, and set back in its place.

"Clark!"

Is he supposed to be here? She can't remember at the moment. Checking the clock she finds it's only been about ten minutes she's been asleep. The world didn't end.

She's good. He's not on schedule.

"What brings you by after a busy day?"

[ex_doeswhatsright679]

He lifts a brow, holding his tongue and super speed at the near demise of the lamp.

"Hey."

And there is absolutely no grinning. Or the start of a smile trying to fight its way onto his face.

"Had a couple of free minutes. Figured I'd make sure things were running smoothly here. Which looks about right."

Head tilt.

"How're you?"

[have_no_mercy]

"I'm good. I'm fine."

Except she's using that tone where 'fine' doesn't mean it.

"No world threatening emergencies."