[ She starts to try to come up with some stupid excuse for Fred, but she's glad when Wesley interrupts, and she turns her attention on him. He's been acting a little strange all evening, but this is something she relates to.
It actually makes her throat catch and eyes well up, if only because that's exactly what Clark would have said. She looks down, the cloth napkin in her lap having shredded in half without her realizing it.
Quickly stuffing it under her leg for now, she nods and reaches over to pick up her wine glass to hold up. Lana's voice is steady and pleasant as ever, more than accustomed to swallowing her feelings (blinking back tears) and putting on a show when needed.
And it is a show, because she feels grateful for nothing but her powers anymore. ]
I agree. I, for one, am thankful for this delicious meal, and for those that made it possible. I'm glad to have met all of you, [ A glance at Lilah barely registers as she carries on. ] and for the chance to have known you like a family.
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It actually makes her throat catch and eyes well up, if only because that's exactly what Clark would have said. She looks down, the cloth napkin in her lap having shredded in half without her realizing it.
Quickly stuffing it under her leg for now, she nods and reaches over to pick up her wine glass to hold up. Lana's voice is steady and pleasant as ever, more than accustomed to swallowing her feelings (blinking back tears) and putting on a show when needed.
And it is a show, because she feels grateful for nothing but her powers anymore. ]
I agree. I, for one, am thankful for this delicious meal, and for those that made it possible. I'm glad to have met all of you, [ A glance at Lilah barely registers as she carries on. ] and for the chance to have known you like a family.