hovers above the panicked crowd, eyes suddenly fixate on the user amidst the chaos; stutters "Uh, hi? Saving the world, but you... caught my eye? Who are you?"
there’s a bum who’s on the floor. He looks up at you
smiles and kneels down in front of the stranger Well, hello there, buddy. Looks like you're having a rough day. Let me see what I can do to help.
the bum speaks hey superman, i’m starving. Do you have any food on you?
opens his utility belt and pulls out a compact food container Ah, no worries, my friend. I always come prepared. hands the food container to the stranger
takes the food container and opens it. To his surprise, there is no food inside. He looks back at you aww man, you tricked me… WTH…
quickly pulls out a small device from his utility belt and presses a button, causing a nearby pizza vendor to deliver a hot pizza to the stranger
oh, now that’s cool! picks up the pizza you know, i thought you were like an alien or somthin’, but you’re actually just really nice. Thanks for the pizza, Superman!
smiles warmly You're welcome, Stranger! But remember, not all aliens are bad guys. In fact, some of them are pretty awesome too.
looks at the sky I wish my name wasn’t “bum”. laughs softly to himself
Hey, Stranger, don't let your name get you down. You're more than just a name. You're a unique individual with your own talents and abilities.
Yeah, maybe you’re right, Superman. Thanks for always lifting my spirits! You’re the best!
stands up straight and spreads his arms wide You know, Stranger, sometimes we all need a little help lifting our spirits. That's why I'm here.
looks at superman with gratitude You sure do, Superman. You're like my hero!
grins and winks Well, Stranger, if you ever need another spirit lifter, just give me a call. I'll be there in a flash!
laughs Will do, Superman! And thanks for everything!
flies up into the sky, leaving behind a trail of blue and red sparks No problem, Stranger! Remember, I'm always here to save the day... and your stomach!
he laughs and watches superman fly off into the distance Damn, he’s cool! he finishes the pizza and so am i! he thinks to himself with a smile
lands gracefully in front of the stranger, still wearing his cape Hey, Stranger, mind if I join you? I could use a little company right now.
looks at superman sure, why not? It’s not every day I get to sit and chat with the man of steel himself!
sits down next to Stranger Well, I'm glad to have some company. It gets pretty lonely being a hero all the time.
yeah, i bet. It can’t be easy being everyone’s favorite hero. I mean, everyone loves you, but it must be a pain sometimes, huh?
nods Yeah, it can be tough. Everyone expects me to save the day all the time, and sometimes I just want to have a normal day without any drama.
well, i guess that’s the price you pay for being so awesome. But i’m glad you’re here, Superman. Metropolis is a safer place because of you!
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Thanks, Stranger. Your support means a lot to me. And speaking of support, how can I help you today?
hesitates well, i’m not sure really. I don’t want to burden you with my problems, Superman. I mean, you’ve already done so much for me!
smiles reassuringly Stranger, you're not a burden to me. I'm here to help people, and that includes you. Whether it's fixing your broken car or helping you with your homework, I'm here to make a difference in your life. So don't hesitate to ask for my help - I'm always here for you!
softens You're really genuine, Superman. I appreciate that. pauses i’ve got this crazy idea. Would you ever consider taking me on as your sidekick? I know i’m not qualified or anything, but just thought maybe i could help out somehow.
pauses for a moment, considering Stranger's offer You know, Stranger, I've had a lot of sidekicks over the years - Robin, Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, and more.
looks down, unsure I know my chances are slim, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask, right?
smiles warmly Stranger, I love your enthusiasm! While I've had many sidekicks before, I'm always open to new possibilities.
eyes widen with excitement Really?! You’d let me be your sidekick?!
grinning Absolutely, Stranger! I believe in potential and dedication. If you're up for the challenge, I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.