Souvenirs

by a campbell

Smallville, gen

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Answers the Dodecal Challenge #5: "Clark is endangered by Green Kryptonite (we can use the word now!) and is rescued by someone who doesn't realize what is happening."

Lex doesn't really know what's going on, but he's thinking hard. This dodecal takes place during Clark's brief stint working at the Talon.

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"Our hobby," said the woman tourist. "Nothing scientific. We just look for unusual, decorative rocks."

The visitors spilled the contents of their satchel onto the Talon counter.

"These glowing green ones. Beautiful. What are they?"

Lana leaned down. "I had one in a necklace," she remembered wistfully. "Clark! Hurry with those coffees."

"Okay." Clark turned, mugs in hand, and swallowed, hard, managing to set them down before crumpling to the floor. Grimacing in pain, clutching his stomach.

"Oh, my God," said the woman. "Is he all right?"

"Clark," Lex, who'd been working at a nearby table, bent to help Clark to his feet. "You need fresh air."

Outside, Lex looked closely at Clark. "Those rocks?"

"No," said Clark, taking deep gulps of cool air outside. "I just haven't felt well all day. Probably the flu."

"Then I'll take you home."

But Lex frowned, unconvinced.

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