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Tess Mercer:
I confided in you, Clark. You confided in me. You revealed your powers. You know I haven't told anyone your secret.

Clark Kent:
Only to sell me out to Zod and the others.

Tess Mercer:
No. So that you could lead them.

Clark Kent:
You've seen the future, Tess. You know what happens.

Tess Mercer:
Which is why you have to join the Kandorians and defeat Zod so he doesn't take your powers away.

Clark Kent:
He doesn't take them, Tess. Your tower does when it goes online.

Tess Mercer:
No, the satellites just create a shield that filters the radiation.

Clark Kent:
And block the source of my powers, giving them theirs.

Tess Mercer:
You have to believe me. I had no idea that your powers disappeared.

Clark Kent:
Don't worry, Tess. I'll save your world. Just not with you in it.