I'm saying I would like to be able to, in case the need arises.
( because having backup plans for backup plans and contingencies for those backup plans has come in handy more than once, and given the sheer amount of raw power superman has, having a good way to ensure his compliance is never a bad idea.
with kent, one could safely assume that his loyalty to humanity and his moral compass would keep him from going over the deep end, when he was in control. and clark was well aware it was his own humanity that kept bruce out of his hair most of the time. damian doesn't know this superman well enough to assume his moral compass provides a similar safety leash. )
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( because having backup plans for backup plans and contingencies for those backup plans has come in handy more than once, and given the sheer amount of raw power superman has, having a good way to ensure his compliance is never a bad idea.
with kent, one could safely assume that his loyalty to humanity and his moral compass would keep him from going over the deep end, when he was in control. and clark was well aware it was his own humanity that kept bruce out of his hair most of the time. damian doesn't know this superman well enough to assume his moral compass provides a similar safety leash. )