And with that, Clark's decision was made. He leaned over and pressed a kiss to Bruce's temple, and it was a benediction as much as anything else.

"Then I will never ask again."

Because he'd never believe Bruce deserved to be punished. Bruce deserved the opposite of punishment. And that was, in a way, what he was trying to give him. Bruce deserved to be given fulfillment. Something that made him feel right, if not good. As if justice was done.