Lex, bored: Yes, Nigel? What is it? Another piece of the Sphinx's nose?
Nigel: It appears to be a... toy, sir.
Lex: Really? *yawn*
Nigel: Yes, Sir. Some kind of red rubber ball.
Lex: A red... rubber... *perks up*
Nigel: Yes, Sir.
[Nigel opens the package and starts tossing the ball in one hand while reading the package in the other. Lex, unnoticed, becomes transfixed by the ball and progressively more giddy as he watches it.]
Nigel: ... Sir, this ball seems to have an unusual number of warnings. I'm not sure I understand... *looks up* Sir? Are you all right?
Nigel: *Starts reading disclaimer more urgently.* I don't see anything about it causing... Ah. "Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an unknown glowing substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space." *shakes head* Kryptonite. It's like catnip for supervillains.
[Nigel tosses it to Lex]
Lex: Happy Fun Ball!!
Nigel: *sigh* Yes, Sir. I'll see if I can arrange a play date for you, Sir. I'm sure you'll want to share your new... toy.
When in doubt, think about penguins. It probably won't help, but at least it'll be fun.
