(FIC) Somewhere to hang the secret identity, Day 3
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Fandom: DCU
Series: Somewhere to hang the secret identity
Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Bruce and Clark start e-mailing, e-flirting, and eventually, e-dating. Too bad they can't seem to talk about it face to face...
Word count: 1500+
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: metro_blues@gmail.com
Subject:Re:Call me
Wednesday, September 26th 7:12 am
Just got in. Two Face, Mr. Freeze and Zsasz on the run, first 24 hours critical. Zsasz leaves a trail of bodies that I would like to avoid but that can be followed, but Harvey and Freeze will go hiding.
Got a meeting at 9. Gotta shower.
B.
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From:metro_blues@gmail.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Want me to take over for you?
Wednesday, September 26th 8:24am
I’ll take your MD shift tonight if you want, sounds like you’re going to be busy. Are you okay?
I’m off to work. I’ll check on you there. Get some coffee!
Hang in there, Caffeine Kid.
Clark
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From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 9:45 am
If you’re free to take over MD, yes. I’ll make it up to you as you see fit.
I’m ok. Nothing broken. Pretending to check my schedule on the PDA while stock babble attempts to drive me insane. You?
No need for coffee right now. Too stressed to be tired.
Can’t be Caffeine Kid, btw. That’s CK, which is you. Enough personae juggling to try to be you. Besides, I think I score at least as Caffeine Lad. Caffeine Captain. Doctor Caffeine. Yes. Doctor Caffeine, if you please.
Kill me now.
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: I’m all out of love…
Wednesday, September 26th 10:02am
I’ve had Air Supply on continuous loop in my head all morning; I’m starting to suspect you are right about mind control Thursday. I can’t stop singing that song, it’s driving me crazy!
I’ll do your MD shift, then. I think a fitting payment would be Alfred’s cinnamon cake. Though it seems unfair that Alfred has to pay for your debts, so maybe I should think of something you can do yourself. Just nothing I might try to eat, for the sake of public health.
When is your meeting over? Are you going home to get some sleep before patrol? You better. If you need any help finding the rogues, I’ll be the Eye in the Sky for you. I know you’re always careful and it annoys you to have me mother hen you, but Two Face… I’ve been trying to write this sentence for five minutes, and I can’t say it in any other way. Two Face always gets the best of you and screws you up.
Things here are quiet. The Met is starting a new program for visitors with disabilities, so I’m going to a demonstration. It’s pretty good, from what I’ve heard. Didn’t know you were sponsoring that with Lex. Any other activities you have going with Lex that I might be interested in?
I hope you get some time off. Feel better,
Clark
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From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 11:03 am
Still at the meeting.
Kill me, please. Kill me now.
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Re:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 11:08am
I bet Superman could sweep in and tell the stock holders there’s an emergency that requires you, then drop you home and put you to bed.
I’m pretty sure it could happen, if you talked to the right people.
Clark.
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From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re: I’m all out of love…
Wednesday, September 26th 11:31 am
You tempt me, you tease. It’s finally over. I want to say that nobody cares so much about fucking stocks, but sadly, I sort of do.
Air Supply, of all things? Sing the song out loud and then sing something else, sometimes it helps. Once I had Don’t Cry for me Argentina stuck for 3 days before I finally gave in. So annoying, I don’t even remember watching Evita.
Find something I can repay you with. I shall be your humble servant.
>>Two Face always gets the best of you and screws you up.
Why, thank you for the vote of confidence. I’m sorry if I get a little emotionally brittle when the man who used to be my best friend gets on murdering rampages.
I’ll find Two Face. Don’t call me incompetent again. I am only so polite.
The Foundation has a nation-wide program to offer new hearing aid tech to schools and museums. I didn’t remember it opening at the Met this weekend. Lex has a similar program, so it made sense to go at it together. So, you’re going, then? I don’t know if I’m required at the opening. Might run into you if I have to go.
Head is killing me. Talk to you later.
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Not what I meant
Wednesday, September 26th 11:58am
I wasn’t calling you incompetent, and you know it. Don’t put words in my mouth when you know what I mean. I know Harvey was your friend and you still care about him, and it’s all messed up, but that’s exactly why I worry, because it always drags you around. I know there’s no one better than you at separating your personal life from work, but that doesn’t mean you’re perfect at it, and if you ever waver, it’s when Harvey is involved. Don’t get mad at me. I just want you to take care and know you don’t have to do this alone. You got a fine team, and a much wider circle of people who would gladly help, me included.
As for not remembering watching Evita, maybe we should watch it together. I think that’s what I want for payment for doing MD. So, you went about singing Don’t Cry for me Argentina to get rid of the tune? Did Babs tape that? I need it. The world needs it, Bruce. You can’t deny the world.
I will see you at the Met this weekend, then? Maybe? Don’t forget to call Alan for tomorrow’s dinner. Though, if the hunt for the rogues is extended, we can rain check. Let me know?
Take some aspirins. Be good, B, and don’t get angry at me.
Later,
Clark
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From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re: Not what I meant
Wednesday, September 26th 11:31 am
I can’t help any of it. Two Face is a sociopath that needs to be brought down, and Harvey is a good man that needs help and deserves a chance. It’s hard to add them up. I’ll take your offer up if things get bad, but I have no reason to think they will.
Thank you, though.
What I’m not grateful for is your desire to watch Evita with me. I am awful company, Clark. You don’t want that. Honest. Think of something else.
I want to think there is no feed of me singing anything ever, but knowing Babs, I wouldn’t bet my life on it. Though, you don’t want to find out what kind of feeds Babs has, so maybe you shouldn’t ask her.
I have to check if I have to be at the Met. Might not be able to make it to dinner tomorrow night. Maybe next week? I’ll have my secretary call Alan, see when he is free. Sorry.
Not angry at you. I’m being bitchy. Pay no heed.
I’ll let you work. Later.
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: The truth is I never left you
Wednesday, September 26th 11:58am
I want to watch Evita and thus we’re watching Evita. You owe me. I won’t tell anyone if you sing, I swear! You can tell Alfred we’re studying team dynamics. My lips are sealed. Next week is movie night, prepare.
Babs has incriminating material on you? Inquiring minds want to know and watch. Is it weird incriminating material, sexy incriminating material, or adorable incriminating material? Don’t pretend you don’t know. I have Barbara’s mail. I get the info from you or I’ll get it from her, but it will be mine. *Evil laughter*
I’m back to work. Later,
Clark
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From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re:The truth is I never left you
Wednesday, September 26th 2:49pm
Damn you, why Evita? Movie night next week? I think you do secretly hate me. Dinner and a movie, next thing I know, I’ll have to buy you flowers.
How’s the other life going? Haven’t seen you much in the media this week.
Babs has all kinds of incriminating material. If you ask for baby pictures, I might have to break out the minerals from outer space. Btw, getting drunk in Gotham is not wise at all; you might find that she has proof of that. Alcohol is nobody’s friend, especially not mine.
I have to prepare for the evening. I’m leaving the office early.
Ttyl,
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: It’s a date?
Wednesday, September 26th 4:45pm
If you’re buying me flowers, I like Morning Glories; though I really prefer chocolate ;)
The other life is normal. Nothing big this week, just a couple of fires and a mild earthquake. Mostly just patrolling. It’s been nice. I’m stopping by the Fortress before MD today.
I want baby pictures of you. And I actually do remember you drunk, I don’t need a video for that. You don’t remember?
Let me know how things go tonight. Take care, and call me if anything happens.
Later,
Clark
Fandom: DCU
Series: Somewhere to hang the secret identity
Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Bruce and Clark start e-mailing, e-flirting, and eventually, e-dating. Too bad they can't seem to talk about it face to face...
Word count: 1500+
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: metro_blues@gmail.com
Subject:Re:Call me
Wednesday, September 26th 7:12 am
Just got in. Two Face, Mr. Freeze and Zsasz on the run, first 24 hours critical. Zsasz leaves a trail of bodies that I would like to avoid but that can be followed, but Harvey and Freeze will go hiding.
Got a meeting at 9. Gotta shower.
B.
---
From:metro_blues@gmail.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Want me to take over for you?
Wednesday, September 26th 8:24am
I’ll take your MD shift tonight if you want, sounds like you’re going to be busy. Are you okay?
I’m off to work. I’ll check on you there. Get some coffee!
Hang in there, Caffeine Kid.
Clark
---
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 9:45 am
If you’re free to take over MD, yes. I’ll make it up to you as you see fit.
I’m ok. Nothing broken. Pretending to check my schedule on the PDA while stock babble attempts to drive me insane. You?
No need for coffee right now. Too stressed to be tired.
Can’t be Caffeine Kid, btw. That’s CK, which is you. Enough personae juggling to try to be you. Besides, I think I score at least as Caffeine Lad. Caffeine Captain. Doctor Caffeine. Yes. Doctor Caffeine, if you please.
Kill me now.
B.
---
From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: I’m all out of love…
Wednesday, September 26th 10:02am
I’ve had Air Supply on continuous loop in my head all morning; I’m starting to suspect you are right about mind control Thursday. I can’t stop singing that song, it’s driving me crazy!
I’ll do your MD shift, then. I think a fitting payment would be Alfred’s cinnamon cake. Though it seems unfair that Alfred has to pay for your debts, so maybe I should think of something you can do yourself. Just nothing I might try to eat, for the sake of public health.
When is your meeting over? Are you going home to get some sleep before patrol? You better. If you need any help finding the rogues, I’ll be the Eye in the Sky for you. I know you’re always careful and it annoys you to have me mother hen you, but Two Face… I’ve been trying to write this sentence for five minutes, and I can’t say it in any other way. Two Face always gets the best of you and screws you up.
Things here are quiet. The Met is starting a new program for visitors with disabilities, so I’m going to a demonstration. It’s pretty good, from what I’ve heard. Didn’t know you were sponsoring that with Lex. Any other activities you have going with Lex that I might be interested in?
I hope you get some time off. Feel better,
Clark
---
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 11:03 am
Still at the meeting.
Kill me, please. Kill me now.
B.
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From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Re:(none)
Wednesday, September 26th 11:08am
I bet Superman could sweep in and tell the stock holders there’s an emergency that requires you, then drop you home and put you to bed.
I’m pretty sure it could happen, if you talked to the right people.
Clark.
---
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re: I’m all out of love…
Wednesday, September 26th 11:31 am
You tempt me, you tease. It’s finally over. I want to say that nobody cares so much about fucking stocks, but sadly, I sort of do.
Air Supply, of all things? Sing the song out loud and then sing something else, sometimes it helps. Once I had Don’t Cry for me Argentina stuck for 3 days before I finally gave in. So annoying, I don’t even remember watching Evita.
Find something I can repay you with. I shall be your humble servant.
>>Two Face always gets the best of you and screws you up.
Why, thank you for the vote of confidence. I’m sorry if I get a little emotionally brittle when the man who used to be my best friend gets on murdering rampages.
I’ll find Two Face. Don’t call me incompetent again. I am only so polite.
The Foundation has a nation-wide program to offer new hearing aid tech to schools and museums. I didn’t remember it opening at the Met this weekend. Lex has a similar program, so it made sense to go at it together. So, you’re going, then? I don’t know if I’m required at the opening. Might run into you if I have to go.
Head is killing me. Talk to you later.
B.
---
From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: Not what I meant
Wednesday, September 26th 11:58am
I wasn’t calling you incompetent, and you know it. Don’t put words in my mouth when you know what I mean. I know Harvey was your friend and you still care about him, and it’s all messed up, but that’s exactly why I worry, because it always drags you around. I know there’s no one better than you at separating your personal life from work, but that doesn’t mean you’re perfect at it, and if you ever waver, it’s when Harvey is involved. Don’t get mad at me. I just want you to take care and know you don’t have to do this alone. You got a fine team, and a much wider circle of people who would gladly help, me included.
As for not remembering watching Evita, maybe we should watch it together. I think that’s what I want for payment for doing MD. So, you went about singing Don’t Cry for me Argentina to get rid of the tune? Did Babs tape that? I need it. The world needs it, Bruce. You can’t deny the world.
I will see you at the Met this weekend, then? Maybe? Don’t forget to call Alan for tomorrow’s dinner. Though, if the hunt for the rogues is extended, we can rain check. Let me know?
Take some aspirins. Be good, B, and don’t get angry at me.
Later,
Clark
---
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re: Not what I meant
Wednesday, September 26th 11:31 am
I can’t help any of it. Two Face is a sociopath that needs to be brought down, and Harvey is a good man that needs help and deserves a chance. It’s hard to add them up. I’ll take your offer up if things get bad, but I have no reason to think they will.
Thank you, though.
What I’m not grateful for is your desire to watch Evita with me. I am awful company, Clark. You don’t want that. Honest. Think of something else.
I want to think there is no feed of me singing anything ever, but knowing Babs, I wouldn’t bet my life on it. Though, you don’t want to find out what kind of feeds Babs has, so maybe you shouldn’t ask her.
I have to check if I have to be at the Met. Might not be able to make it to dinner tomorrow night. Maybe next week? I’ll have my secretary call Alan, see when he is free. Sorry.
Not angry at you. I’m being bitchy. Pay no heed.
I’ll let you work. Later.
B.
---
From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: The truth is I never left you
Wednesday, September 26th 11:58am
I want to watch Evita and thus we’re watching Evita. You owe me. I won’t tell anyone if you sing, I swear! You can tell Alfred we’re studying team dynamics. My lips are sealed. Next week is movie night, prepare.
Babs has incriminating material on you? Inquiring minds want to know and watch. Is it weird incriminating material, sexy incriminating material, or adorable incriminating material? Don’t pretend you don’t know. I have Barbara’s mail. I get the info from you or I’ll get it from her, but it will be mine. *Evil laughter*
I’m back to work. Later,
Clark
---
From:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
To: ckent@dailyplanet.com
Subject:Re:The truth is I never left you
Wednesday, September 26th 2:49pm
Damn you, why Evita? Movie night next week? I think you do secretly hate me. Dinner and a movie, next thing I know, I’ll have to buy you flowers.
How’s the other life going? Haven’t seen you much in the media this week.
Babs has all kinds of incriminating material. If you ask for baby pictures, I might have to break out the minerals from outer space. Btw, getting drunk in Gotham is not wise at all; you might find that she has proof of that. Alcohol is nobody’s friend, especially not mine.
I have to prepare for the evening. I’m leaving the office early.
Ttyl,
B.
---
From:ckent@dailyplanet.com
To:gotham_bcubed@gmail.com
Subject: It’s a date?
Wednesday, September 26th 4:45pm
If you’re buying me flowers, I like Morning Glories; though I really prefer chocolate ;)
The other life is normal. Nothing big this week, just a couple of fires and a mild earthquake. Mostly just patrolling. It’s been nice. I’m stopping by the Fortress before MD today.
I want baby pictures of you. And I actually do remember you drunk, I don’t need a video for that. You don’t remember?
Let me know how things go tonight. Take care, and call me if anything happens.
Later,
Clark