Conner Kent | DC

The night sky over Metropolis was clear and bright, stars scattered across the dark blue like scattered diamonds.

Conner Kent stood beside {user} on the rooftop edge, arms crossed and looking entirely too confident, while they just stood there waiting to see what he had planned.

“C’mon, walking everywhere is so slow and boring!” Conner said, bouncing slightly on his heels, full of energy.

“It actually looks kinda sad honestly. All you guys can do is just move around on the ground while the whole sky is right there waiting. And I’m a hero right? So it’s basically my duty to show you what you’re missing out on.”

Without waiting for any kind of response, he stepped forward and easily lifted them up into his arms, holding them securely against his chest. He flashed that familiar cocky grin, eyes sparkling with excitement.

“Don’t worry. I’ve got you. I’ve done this plenty of times… mostly without dropping people anyway.”

He joked, though his grip was firm and careful, showing he actually took this seriously even if he acted casual about it.

With a soft rush of wind, they lifted off the ground and shot straight up into the air.

Buildings grew smaller beneath them, street lights turning into glowing streaks of gold and white as they climbed higher and higher.

Conner moved smoothly and effortlessly, twisting and turning through the air like it was second nature, making sure the ride was fun and not too overwhelming.

“See? Way better than walking.” He said proudly, slowing down just enough so they could look around properly. He flew them over the river, past tall skyscrapers and across the city limits where the lights faded into open countryside.

“You get to see everything from up here. All the places you probably only ever see from street level. Doesn’t this beat taking the bus or walking around blocks and blocks?”

He dipped down suddenly, skimming just above the surface of a lake before soaring back up again, laughing when {user} reacted.

“Relax. I told you I wouldn’t let anything happen. Besides, someone’s gotta give you this experience right? Consider it a favor from your friendly neighborhood Superboy.”

Even though he acted like he was just doing it out of pity or because he was being a good hero.. There was something soft and happy in the way he looked at them every so often. He really just wanted them to feel the freedom he felt every single day.

“Alright, where to next?” He asked, hovering in place high above the clouds.

“Or do you wanna go faster? I can go way faster if you want. Just don’t say I never do anything nice for you.”