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Greetings. Leave your voice message and I will respond when I am able.

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It was no inconvenience. I found our conversation to be enjoyable.

[andaway]

[That makes Clark chuckle in surprise.]

Well, you're the first one to say that. I'm glad. For what is worth the conversation was enjoyable to me as well, as I remember it. My real name is Kal-Elm and I'm from Krypton.

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[Another non-Terrestrial!]

I am gratified to meet you properly, though I am surprised that you resemble Earth humans so strongly. Are you utilizing an alternate form?

[He doesn't care for his own human-esque form, but hey, different strokes for different sentient beings.]

[andaway]

Not at all, this is what I really look like. I have no idea how Kryptonians came to look exactly like humans, I guess the form must have its evolutionary advantages.

You mentioned you came from G'loot Praktaw? [Which he knows is 'Mars', he already told Clark Kent. But he can't say that.]

[quantifies]

Fascinating.

[It is likely more convenient in some ways, though Croach does not find his own glorious body inconvenient.]

That is my home planet. Humans designate it 'Mars'. Though I have briefly visited Earth in the past.

[andaway]

I figured you had, since you speak the language without any kind of accent. I only do so because I was raised by humans.

You were really lucky to be able to grow up between your own people.

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[a brief pause]

How was it that you did not?

[andaway]

My planet died when I was a newborn. I'm- [the only survivor? No, that isn't right anymore.] ...one of the few survivors. I was sent to Earth and raised as a human.

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Bah gropa. I am...sorry to hear this, Kal-El.

[andaway]

It's fine. [It will never be 100% fine, but he's done all he can to protect what's left of his people now. Things will be alright.

(No they won't Kal you live in a comic book world).]

I know a lot about my culture thanks to some technology my father left behind for me. You told me about yours, so if you wish I could return the favor.

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I would be honored to learn more about your birth planet. The technology that educated you must have been very advanced.

[andaway]

It is, I suppose, compared to Earth. But that actually gives me trouble sometimes: when you're used to dealing with futuristic technology sometimes the simplest gadget is even harder to use.

[Lois laughs at him, but tablets are haaaard.]

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I understand completely.

[Not everything on G'loot Proktaw is more advanced than this version of Earth. But enough is.]

[andaway]

[That makes Kal laugh pretty openly.]

I figured you would. You remind me of a friend I have back home- he's from Mars as well. Or our version of Mars.

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[Reflexively, Croach opens his mouth to correct him, but stops. In another universe, it may be acceptable to designate G'loot Proktaw as 'Mars', though he cannot truly approve.]

I would be very interested to know about your version of my planet.

[andaway]

If you'd like to meet, I can tell you all about it alongside my own planet. And all the other aliens, if you're curious.

[quantifies]

I would be under onus to you for this meeting.

[But it's a good onus!]

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[andaway]

Hello, Croach. I happen to remember everything that happened during the time we were kids.

I assume you do, as well?

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[quantifies]

Greetings, Clark Kent. I do remember that time.

[Frankly, he found the eating of funnel cakes with The Red Plains Rider to be the most memorable. What is the big deal about being an alien?]

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[andaway]

[Clark closes and opens his mouth, unsure on how to word it. It's not that he doesn't trust Croach, it's that he isn't sure if the alien knows the kind of information he's got in his hands now.]

... Not many people know what I really am. And I'd like to keep it that way. Do you understand?

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[quantifies]

[Sort of yes, sort of no.]

I will not reveal you to be an alien, but I do not understand why your planet of origin is a secret. There are numerous imported here.

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[andaway]

There are, I know. Some of them are my friends, so they are already aware of my alien heritage. But it's complicated.

Let's just say that if some people were to appear here, and me being alien was widely known... it would cause me a whole lot of trouble.

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I do not wish to cause you trouble. You have been a friend to me here. I will keep your secret.

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[andaway]

Thank you, Croach.

You have been a great friend to me here as well.

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[quantifies]

You are welcome, Clark Kent. If you ever wish to speak of your birth planet, I would be pleased to listen.