[ WP ] [ EU ] A group of very experienced bank robbers rob a famous bank in Metropolis , however one of the people making a deposit is Clark Kent .

*ring*... *ring*... *ring* 
 My body is as swollen as ball-park frank. I've been up all night. 
... *ring* 
 I should have left that thing on vibrate. 
 ``..Ngh.. eh. Hello? ``, I say in that slow, nearly slurred tone of drowsiness. 
 Quickly, he responds in hushed tones. `` Bruce? Bruce, is that you?'' 
 
 Wayne Enterprises contracts for the military frequently. Over the years I've been able to, lets say'patch' a sub-network into their own wireless bands. Everything is digitized and encrypted. This is my private number. When someone calls, the system actually moves the connection off the public network. I've listened to it coming in over the analog signal and it's no more noticeable than the compression you get when streaming internet radio. I do n't tell everyone about it, but when I give it out, I emphasize it's security. 
 
 His voice gets quieter, `` Do you have a minute? I need...'' Scraping, and then muffled tones as the speaker is covered, then shouting and movement. I'm almost asleep again when he comes back on, `` You still there? ``, I grunt `` Good, I think they're going to give me a minute alone. I need some advice.'' As the World's Greatest Detective, I'm intrigued, the Man of Steel has needs. 
 
 Bemused I ask, `` What's going on?'' I know we're solid friendship-wise, he's saved me more than a couple of times. When it comes to professional application though, well, we have n't always seen eye to eye. 
 
 `` I was depositing my check from the Planet, down at Metropolis First National. You know between Planet Square and Centennial Park.'' 
 
 I set up private foundations, and make anonymous donations. Laundering money back and forth through banks to fund my work. I tolerate'Caped Crusader' and Masked Manhunter' with a straight face or polite chuckle at parties to keep my cover. `` You're saying you actually deposit your salary check?'' 
 
 He gets a little short, `` Listen. There's a group of thugs in here shooting up the place!'' Now we're getting somewhere. 
 
 `` Why not just do your normal, speed-outfit-change routine?'' 
 
 `` I do n't think it's going to work. I need to keep my cover and I've exposed myself too much already.'' It always seemed to me he was never really into the bigger picture. I'm thinking I'm finally making an impact on the big guy. `` I recognize some of Lex's men. I think they may be drawing, Sup..., you know, ME.. out.'' 
 
 Sometimes I forget it's not only my side of town that's bad. `` Then, why not wait calmly for Metropolis PD to show?'' Quickly I think it over and correct, `` Nevermind.'' 
 
 Who want's to be a hero? Is that a life you choose for yourself? Constantly giving everything in you to the greater good. Sometimes the only gain seems to be the increasing darkness, mostly within yourself. He amazes me. He's not human. Clearly, no mere man could continue on like he does. Selflessly and without reservation. 
 
 `` They must be leaving themselves open. Only the vault is lead lined, take a look around.'' 
 
 `` They're gathered in the managers office. Wait they're throwing him out into the lobby! They're not even in the vault...'' Figures, most of that money is probably Lex's anyway. Heck he might even have an insurance policy on the place. `` Oh, but they're close...'' 
 
 I hear those laser eyes light up. Then a rhythmic pulsing. A crash and shouting. 
 
 I can tell, he's a little excited, `` I had just the right angle. The vault was close enough to the office and the wall was weak. I just heated the vault until it spilled in. Thanks Bruce.'' 
 
 I'm almost proud. `` I knew you had it in you.'' *click* Now back to bed.
