"Not exactly." She tilts her head, watching him for a few seconds, and then sighs - having come to the conclusion that she'll have to explain. "She thinks you're cute, Clark, and is therefore annoyed because I'm talking to you and she isn't." If he doesn't get that, then there may be a bit of interpretive dance involved to get the point across.

There is something different now, very dark and menacing. Luthor has become the supervillain he was meant to be. Through AC, Eirene has even met some of the others assembled to fight against him, and has played nurse a time or ten for injured heroes.

When the waitress finally decides to come back, though, she's quick with, "Could I have an ice tea and a cup of the chowder, please?"