"Okay, that's not too far." At least for him, not that Steve would realize that. Clark frowned in the direction he knew Metropolis should be in, glancing back at Steve as he weighed his options. If he stayed to explain, in the interim the Eradicator would be free to do more damage.
"I want to explain, and I will, but I really need to get back first, so if you'll excuse me-" He didn't wait for a reply before just springing into motion, barely more than a red and blue blur as he took off, a snap of air heralding his quick exit.
Mere moments later the Avenger's comms were buzzing with confusion over something moving through New York far too fast for anyone to even catch a glimpse let alone catch up with, almost at the same time as there was a small gust of wind as Clark came screeching to a halt again a few feet from Steve, cape swirling around his ankles.
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Date: 2018-03-24 03:15 am (UTC)"I want to explain, and I will, but I really need to get back first, so if you'll excuse me-" He didn't wait for a reply before just springing into motion, barely more than a red and blue blur as he took off, a snap of air heralding his quick exit.
Mere moments later the Avenger's comms were buzzing with confusion over something moving through New York far too fast for anyone to even catch a glimpse let alone catch up with, almost at the same time as there was a small gust of wind as Clark came screeching to a halt again a few feet from Steve, cape swirling around his ankles.
"That... wasn't Metropolis."