Clark couldn't help it. That actually earned a laugh as he stepped in closer and got an arm around Bruce. And normally, that would be all, but he was too happy. The vessel had shrunk over his time away, and what would usually just be worth a smirking smile had him leaning in to nuzzle Bruce's hair once they were close and grinning.

"Remind me never to underestimate your brilliance at empty-headedness again," he said, making sure to get a good grip on him.