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[For someone who just showed up in a completely different universe, this young voice sounds excited. If someone were to see him, it would look like he’s talking to thin air, not realizing he’s being recorded. Surely Superman’s super hearing can hear him, no matter where he is. Mommy Lois did it before!]

Daddy Clark! Daddy Clark, I’m back, I got out! I don’t know how, but I’m not in the Phantom Zone anymore! I think it’s just me who got back... I don’t see any other rockets or people from there and I made sure to stay away from everybody else.

Uhm... [The slightest bit of worry and hesitation creeps into his tone.] I’m... not sure where I am. I don’t think this is Metropolis... There’s a really big castle and a little town nearby. Mommy Lois said if I ever got lost that I was supposed to stay in one place until you found me so I’m gonna wait here. And don’t worry, I haven’t used any of my powers! I’m keeping them secret ‘cause there are people walking around who can see me if I do.

Oh, I found this really cool book too! It writes down whatever you say! Maybe Mommy Lois can use it for writing her papers or taking notes when she interviews people.

[There are a few moments of silence as he waits for an answer. Then...] Daddy Clark...? You can hear me, right...? [The tone is growing increasingly worried.]

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In another universe, right now. [He stands up, closing his hand around Chris's.] It's much better than the Phantom Zone, I promise.

We're really on a different world now? Not Earth? ... Or Krypton?

[He'll look down and scuff his foot against the ground a little bit at the mention of the Phantom Zone.] Anywhere is better than there. [Especially if you're there by yourself.]

Yep –– a whole other world.

[He looks down at Chris, sympathetic.]

I know. But we'll make sure you never have to go there again.

[Chris hesitates again, squeezing Clark's hand a little.] ... Promise? [He reaaaally does not want to go back there.]

I promise.

[That gets you more brownie points, for sure.

Chris looks around, taking in more of the surroundings as they go.] What's this place like? Do all our powers still work here? I really liked flying...

Yellow sun, so of course they do. [smile] This place, though? It's a magic castle. It has ghosts for servants and it grants wishes.

I thought ghosts were bad and scary things...

Can we wish ourselves home?

These are friendly ghosts.

And unfortunately, we can't wish ourselves home, or ask for other people. But we can ask for material things we need.

[Not that he's one for material items, but it helps.]

What about if I wished for something like... like... I wish my mom and dad would never hurt anyone ever again? Would that work? Or it's only material things? What if I got lost and asked for an arrow to show me the way back? [Questions questions questions.]

Only material things. [He ponders that for a second.] But if you were lost, it would probably give you a compass or a map...

What about my Zoo Crew watch? But without the red sun stuff in it.

We can probably get that.

[That reminds him of something else.] If this is a different world, does that mean I still have to be careful about using my powers?

[AND OH HEY, a wild Lois appears coming down the hall out of their room, actually looking for Clark. She marches right towards him, not even seeming to note that he's mid-conversation with a kid, because she's so involved in the papers in her hands]

Oh! Smallville - there you are. What do you think? [She holds up two pages] Wedding invite fonts.

[Chris tilts his head back to look up at her, eyes widening a little in surprise as he recognizes her, even if she does look a little different, younger. Then a smile splits his face.] Mommy Lois!

[Clark was so engrossed in his conversation with Chris that he didn't even listen around to see where Lois was. He keeps his gentle hold on Chris's hand, watching Lois and waiting for a reaction.]

Hey... I don't think fonts are a big concern right now. Chris is here.

[She stands there frozen for a second, papers still held up in either hand, her jaw dropping as she stares uncomprehending at the boy who just called her Mommy.

A moment after Clark speaks, her eyes dart over to his, bulging.]

... Chris? [And then bulging further, as she looks madly between the two of them, as if seeking confirmation, as the weight of that name sinks in.] ... Chris. [And her gaze finally lands on the little boy, raking in the joy on his face, and feeling entirely overwhelmed in the moment as she drops her arms] You're--

You're here.

[Chris tightens his hold on Clark's hand, feeling a little nervous now. They don't know him yet, they've only heard about him...]

Uhm... Do you want me to call you just Lois...? And Clark...? [He glances up at Clark for reassurance. Saying just their names sounds weird in his ears but he doesn't want to do something that would make them feel awkward around him and send him away. He doesn't care if they're younger, Superman is Superman.]

[He leans down to pick Chris up, so that he doesn't have to crane his neck, and he moves closer to Lois. It feels strange on his ears for their kid to be calling them by their first names.]

You can call us whatever you usually call us... or whatever makes you happiest, alright?

[The timid question melts her heart, and her eyes meet Clark's for a second. She can tell he's thinking the same thing she is. This is easier, after their last bundle of joy surprise, somehow. Her smile brightens and she leans closer to Chris, reaching out to run a hand through his hair, whispering to him.]

Personally, I like Mommy better.

[The smile slips back onto his face at that, at ease once again.] I like Daddy Clark and Mommy Lois better too.

Then that's settled. Mommy and Daddy it is.

[His heart is melting. So many feelings.]

When you did get here...? [She looks from Chris to Clark, asking her question again, in a lower voice] When did he get here?

I just got here a little bit ago. [He looks happy to be in Paradisa too.]

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