"It would've been awkward, I suppose," he replied with a small, humble smile. "Also, probably a little messy," he added as he tilted his head at this second thought. Though, to be fair, he'd been in messier situations. But those were stories for another time.
Clark gave the man a considerate nod. He wasn't sure how to respond. He didn't want the man to feel like he didn't think he was impressive with his scientific skill. But when you could tear steal with your bare hands and bullets (among other things) bounced off your invulnerable skin, well, there were few things that didn't break in his hands. "So, you're a scientist," he asked as he side stepped a long conversation about powers. "Do you work for government or something?"