Originally posted by MLT:
Still, I am a bit confused why "Kent" is still working for Presten Carpender, when he knows he's not very ethical. I understand he wants to stay close to "Lane", but arent' their other, smaller papers in Metropolis?
I would think there would be some conflicting feelings here.
How about this;
Most organizations have people that are less than ethical in power positions. They are attracted to it like a moth to light.
Clark may not like it and undoubtedly does not trust
Preston Carpenter but so what? The world is filled with scum. In the canon Clark briefly works for Luthor.
I'm sure he is keeping track of Carpenter's double dealing and thus will, with the help of his partner Linda and of course Lois Lane, expose Carpenter at some point. After all the trio caught him in the
Rival .
For now it means he keeps stories closer to his chest and triple checks his sources and does not let Carpenter get anything he can twist or embellish.
Perhaps a scene with Linda out of the office discussing Carpenter?
Or perhaps Lois could discover his notes?
Or
Lois could ASK him that very question?
