Is that how she sees me? I’ve always tried not to stand out from the crowd; too much attention is bad news when you’re hiding a secret as big as Superman. I’ve done my best to blend in, and up until now my success has been my advantage. But has it also worked against me?
The man is trying so hard to be low-key. Of course he's going to do his best to blend in and not make waves. Sometimes the most exciting people in the world do the same thing.
How could Lois think that Clark is boring? Dan is a sugarplum, but he is no Clark. Hopefully she will see the light of day and give her partner more than a passing glance.
The tone of this ficlet was just right!