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"I'm sorry." Clark's voice stopped him at the door. "Lex, I said -"
"I heard you."
"Well ... ?"
"It would help if I knew exactly you are sorry for."
"I'm sorry for lying to you."
Clark walked up behind him.
"I'm sorry I have to keep secrets from you."
Closer.
"I'm sorry I once said Warrior Angel picked his costume to compensate for his
baldness.
Lex turned around, a hands breadth from Clark. "I forgave THAT one months ago."
"And the rest?"
"I'm ... trying"
"Will you succeed?"
"Of course, Clark." he said, leaning in. "Failing isn't something I do."