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Jor-El:
Kal-El, my son, you are distracted. When you decided to return to your training, I assumed you were ready.

Clark Kent:
I've been coming here for weeks. I've done everything you've asked. Why are you questioning me now?

Jor-El:
Until today, you had focus. You had cleared your mind and heart of those who had kept you tethered from your human realm.

Clark Kent:
If there's anything that's keeping me tethered, it's that I still can't fly. Have I not earned the same powers that Kara has?

Jor-El:
Your powers lie within you, Kal-El. Your physical composition is no different than your cousin's.

Clark Kent:
You're saying it's all in my head?

Jor-El:
You still see yourself as a human.

Clark Kent:
You're wrong. I gave up everyone I cared about. I gave up everyone who was important to me. I wear the symbol of our family everyday to remind me that I have a different destiny.

Jor-El:
Perhaps you tried to move on too quickly. The test of a true hero is to struggle with feelings of loss and to overcome them, not to avoid them. Something or *someone* is holding you back.

Clark Kent:
No. I've come this far, and I'm not looking back. I can do this.