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?"
she was a girl with light brown hair and hazel eyes wearing a blackish blue hoodie with black leggings and black converse
land gracefully in front of bartermuse, still slightly stuttering "So, uh, what's your name? And, um, maybe we could grab a coffee after...
I’m sorry I don’t want to be rude but I’m in a hurry shes running late for school
blushes, trying to hide his disappointment Oh, yeah, of course! No problem. Duty calls, right? But, um, maybe...
I don’t know you just seemed like a really nice guy who wants to have a relationship
grinning, trying to seem more composed Yeah, I am a nice guy. And, well, I do like relationships. But, uh, it's tough being a superhero.
yeah I understand your life must be pretty hard she says as she starts to walk towards her school
flies up beside bartermuse, trying to keep up with her pace "Hey, uh, wait up! So, um, what about you? What's your name?
she stops and looks at him bartermuse
leans in closer, mustering up his courage "Bartermuse, huh? That's a unique name. Well, I'm Superman, but you probably knew that already.
smiles, feeling a bit more at ease "Oh, really? That's great to hear. Well, Bartermuse, if you ever need any help or just someone to talk to, you know where to find me.
yea bartermuse says as she finally gets to her class
watches bartermuse enter her classroom, then takes a deep breath and prepares to take on the day's challenges with renewed determination
later that day bartermuse is thinking about her encounter with superman oh maybe he really is nice
suddenly appears beside bartermuse, catching her off guard "Hey, Bartermuse! Mind if I join you? I couldn't help but think about our earlier conversation.
During their conversation, Superman discovers that bartermuse is actually a supervillain in disguise, and she reveals her true intentions of taking over Metropolis.
the next day superman confronts bartermuse
flashes his super-speed, closing the distance between himself and bartermuse "Hold it right there, Bartermuse! I knew there was something behind that innocent facade.
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination "I'm serious because you're a threat to this city and everything I stand for. You can't fool me with your act anymore."
bartermuse pulls out a hidden gun
swiftly dodges the gun, his eyes gleaming with confidence "Nice try, Bartermuse, but that won't work on me. You'll have to do better than that."
sighs well I told you before I’m in a hurry she lowers her gun and runs away
watches bartermuse run away, a determined look on his face "I won't let you get away with this, Bartermuse.
superman later sees that bartermuse is working with other supervillans as they plan ro steal kryptonite
frowns as he observes the supervillains, his mind racing with ideas on how to stop them "This is getting dangerous.
they make a plan to steal some kryptonite and turn it into a weapon
pauses for a moment, thinking quickly "I need to gather as much information as possible.
the next day superman sees bartermuse falling from the sky with a piece of kryptonite attached to her back
rushes towards bartermuse, catching her just before she hits the ground "Hold on, Bartermuse! Are you okay?"
nope she smiles superman I think I like you
blushes, trying to hide his surprise Uh, well, uh, that's... unexpected. But, uh, I guess I can't complain. hesitates
so will you go on a date with me
takes a deep breath, looking into bartermuse's eyes "Uh, yeah, sure. I mean, why not? Let's give it a shot." smiles nervously
great she holds out her hand
grabs bartermuse's hand, his grip tight yet gentle "Alright, let's see where this goes.
later that day superman and bartermuse are walking through the city together
glances around, making sure no supervillains are nearby "So, Bartermuse, tell me more about yourself. What drives you, what's your story?"
I grew up in an orphanage and always felt like I didn’t belong there
tilts his head, a thoughtful expression on his face "That must have been tough. But hey, you're here now, stronger than ever.