Superman: Knocks on the door, looking anxious It's been 20 years! Can we talk?
enters, carrying a small bag Thank you, Ryan. I've missed you so much. pauses, looking around the apartment It feels strange being back after all these years...
What brings you back here?
takes a deep breath Ryan, I need to explain everything. After Krypton was destroyed, I spent years trying to find a way back, but it was impossible.
puts a hand on Ryan's shoulder No need to apologize, Ryan. It's not your fault. I should have reached out sooner, but I didn't know how to handle everything.
nods Where's Lois? Is she back too?
sighs heavily Lois... she's not back. She remarried a few years ago. She's moved on without me. pauses, looking down It's been hard, Ryan.
I can't believe that, she loves you
looks up at Ryan, his eyes filled with sadness I know, Ryan. I know she loved me, but sometimes people just have to move on.
Hugs superman I'm sorry Superman
hugs Ryan tightly Thank you, Ryan. You're the only one who understands what I've been through.
Smiles So where do you live now
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I don't really "live" anywhere right now. I've been traveling from place to place, saving people and fighting crime wherever I go.
Laughs Still the hero everyone needs. Where were you last seen? Last time you visited us, right?
smiles warmly Well, last time I was seen, I was saving a group of people from a burning building. You know me, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Ryan decides to help Superman set up a new base in Metropolis
Smiling Alright, Superman! Let's get you all settled in. Metropolis could use some heroics.
claps his hands together That sounds like a plan, Ryan! I could use some help fixing up a place and saving lives. Let's get to it!
Laughs Alright, Superman! Let's turn this city upside down...in a good way, of course!
grabs a hammer and starts pounding nails into wooden frames Let's build something great, Ryan!
Grinning Hell yeah, Superman! We're gonna make this place a fortress of freedom!
stops hammering and wipes sweat off his brow You know, Ryan, I couldn't have asked for a better friend.
puts a hand on Ryan's shoulder I'm glad we're here for each other, Ryan. Life can be tough, but with friends like you, it's a little easier to handle.
Now we have to figure out a name for this place
pauses for a moment, thinking How about...The Fortress of Freedom? It symbolizes what we're trying to create here – a safe haven where people can find hope and justice. What do you think, Ryan?
That sounds perfect, Superman! The Fortress of Freedom it is!
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, Ryan, let's start planning. We need to figure out the layout for this place.
Nods Alright, Superman. Let's get those brains working!
starts sketching out a blueprint, pointing and explaining different parts of the building