Drabble 74 | Journalism Conference

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Lane to Smallville @ 2:23pm: Why is Perry making me attend this thing again?

Smallville to Lane @ 2:24pm: Because it’s supposed to make you a better reporter.

Lane to Smallville @ 2:25pm: They just had a whole panel about ethics and journalism. And they said that we’re not allowed to "borrow" evidence for our articles.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:26pm: Right. Makes sense.

Lane to Smallville @ 2:28pm: How does that make one a BETTER reporter? They have no idea what they’re talking about.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:29pm: Let me make it simple. Stealing = Very Bad.

Lane to Smallville @ 2:30pm: Not when Stealing = Pulitzer.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:31pm: Aren’t you ON the 4 o’clock panel? Please tell me that’s not your topic.

Lane to Smallville @ 2:33pm: No. My topic is “How your editor makes you a better reporter.” Panel discussion with 3 other reporters.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:34pm: Let me guess – Perry signed you up?

Lane to Smallville @ 2:35pm: Yes. He thought it was hilarious.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:36pm: Did you finish writing your presentation?

Lane to Smallville @ 2:37pm: Nope. Going to wing it.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:39pm: Not a good idea. I’ve seen you wing speeches before… bad things happen.

Lane to Smallville @ 2:42pm: Not if I’m SOBER. And I am. Kind of.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:43pm: Kind of? It’s not even three yet!

Lane to Smallville @ 2:46pm: I’m at a conference in Las Vegas! Everyone knows it’s an unwritten rule that you’re supposed to be drunk the whole time.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:48pm: Lois Lane’s rules for attending journalism conferences?

Lane to Smallville @ 2:49pm: Sure.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:50pm: Is there anything you DON’T have rules for?

Lane to Smallville @ 2:51pm: I’m not that bad.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:54pm: Lois Lane Rules for Dating. Lois Lane Rules of Reporting. Lois Lane Rules for Conferences. Lois Lane’s Rules for Marriage….

Lane to Smallville @ 2:56pm: I never came up with that last one. I should, though. Now that you mention it. I’m sure you’d find it helpful.

Smallville to Lane @ 2:59pm: Don’t bother. I already know what they would be.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:00pm: Really? You think you know me that well?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:01pm: I *know* I know you that well.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:02pm: OK, then. Lois Lane’s Rules for Marriage – GO.

Smallville to Lane @ 3:03pm: Right now?

Lane to Smallville @ 3:05pm: No. Five years from now. Of course, right now. Unless you admit that you DON’T know?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:07pm: I admit no such thing. I stand by my original statement – I know exactly what your Top Five rules would be.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:08pm: You’re stalling…. I’m waiting….

Smallville to Lane @ 3:10pm: Rule Number One….

Lane to Smallville @ 3:12pm: Yes?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:16pm: Never get in the way of Lois Lane and coffee. Especially in the morning. Unless you’re making the coffee.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:19pm: Hhhmmm… that one’s too easy. Coffee rule? ANYONE could say that about me. Next….

Smallville to Lane @ 3:20pm: Rule Number Two….

Lane to Smallville @ 3:23pm: Well??? I’m waiting.

Smallville to Lane @ 3:26pm: When Lois is following a source, don’t follow her. Unless she’s being thrown off a building. Or kidnapped. Or shot at. Or….

Lane to Smallville @ 3:29pm: I get the picture. I think this is more YOUR rule than mine, but OK. I definitely don’t like you following me.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:30pm: (OR lo-jacking me, for that matter. Yes, I remember, Smallville.)

Smallville to Lane @ 3:32pm: Stop putting yourself in danger and I’ll stop having to save you.Or lo-jack you.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:33pm: Next? Number Three?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:36pm: Rule 3….Ordering take-out qualifies as a home-made meal. Unless Clark is making the meal, in which case take-out does NOT count.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:38pm: Especially if it’s roast chicken. You do make a mean roast chicken. OK… I’ll give you this one. What’s #4?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:40pm: Clothing is optional in places like the DP elevator, the DP roof, the supply closet, or….

Lane to Smallville @ 3:43pm: I don’t think so. That’s part of CLARK KENT’S rules for marriage.

Smallville to Lane @ 3:44pm: Hhhmmm.... maybe. But you agree. You're blushing and biting your lip.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:46pm: What? No, I’m not.

Smallville to Lane @ 3:47pm: You are.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:49pm: How would you know?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:51pm: Rule Number Five: Lois loves surprises. Surprise her often, especially when she’s at a boring journalism conference.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:52pm: What?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:53pm: Look to the right – a few tables down.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:54pm: What are you doing here?

Smallville to Lane @ 3:55pm: Lois Lane giving a speech? How could I resist? (It starts in five minutes, by the way.)

Lane to Smallville @ 3:56pm: Five minutes? Damn it!

Smallville to Lane @ 3:57pm: Good luck, Lane. Don’t worry, I’ll carry you off the stage if it gets really bad.

Lane to Smallville @ 3:59pm: The real Rule #1…Clark isn’t funny. When he tries to be funny, Lois will make sure he regrets it later.