Oh, anon, everything about this is SO GREAT, I can't even begin to tell you! It's like BvS in miniature, except this time Bruce manages to discover compassion for Clark WITHOUT trying to kill him first (GOOD JOB, BRUCE). Bruce's frowny reaction to being saved is so very him, I love it, and that he realizes there's common ground to be found with Clark basically at Clark's worst moment is so him, too - that that's when he sees something he can understand. OH, BRUCE. And Clark, oh god, who so needed a hug right then, and you've given him one! Thank you so much for this, anon, it's just lovely. Very excited for more parts!