Smallville (TV Series)

Warrior (2010)

Serinda Swan: Zatanna Zatara

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Quotes 

• Zatanna Zatara : Sorry my locator spell wasn't more accurate. Like I said, I'm gonna need all the help I can get. He should be... close?

  Clark Kent : I guess you can't expect magic to be an exact science.

  Zatanna Zatara : Was that a clever play on words? Wonderful wit *and* sparkling theatrics. Mr. Blur's really upped his game.

• Zatanna Zatara : Remember how you said magic wasn't an exact science? Well, there's a catch too. And my dad rally outdid himself on this one. There's a monster at the end of the book.

  Clark Kent : Not surprised your dad's friend had trouble selling this. This isn't the origins of a superhero, it's the birth of a villain. In the original story, Warrior Angel becomes Devilicus.

  Zatanna Zatara : And the moment our hero feels the slightest betrayed...

  Clark Kent : He becomes a monster.

• Zatanna Zatara : I could swear there's a twinkle of magic in your eyes. Or is it just pride in a job well done?

  Clark Kent : I think I always gain a bit of perspective when you blow through town.

  Zatanna Zatara : Careful. A girl might just start to crush on you.

• Lois Lane : [speaking to Clark]  Did you and Chloe both just swear off whimsy? Was there a memo? Look, a costume isn't just about hiding who you are, it's about seeing the world in a way that you haven't before. What's your dream? Getting swept away in a little fantasy might do you some good every once in a while.

  Zatanna Zatara : [referring to Lois' previous comment]  Lady's got a point. Without a dash of fantasy, life's just life. Where's the magic in that?

  [Lois nods in agreement with Zatanna] 

  Clark Kent : [surprised]  Zatanna, when did you...?

  Zatanna Zatara : We need to talk, Blue. Alone.

  [turns and speaks to Lois] 

  Zatanna Zatara : I hope it's okay that I borrow him for a bit.

  [Lois is confused but nods okay] 

  Clark Kent : Lois, Zatanna. Zatanna, Lois.

• Zatanna Zatara : Even though we live lives that everyone else thinks are fantastic, doesn't mean we don't get to take a break from the real world and then.

  Clark Kent : We don't get to take breaks.

  Zatanna Zatara : Which is why us Super Friends gotta stick together. I think I have a spell for that.

• Chloe Sullivan : Am I interrupting something?

  Clark Kent : [simultaneously]  No.

  Zatanna Zatara : Yes.

• Zatanna Zatara : Are you sure we can't keep this team-up rolling? I mean, you've saved me more than once now, and I'd love to return the favor.

  Clark Kent : As flattered as I am...

  [seeing Lois tangled up in her phone cord] 

  Clark Kent : I think I'm interested in finding my fantasy somewhere else.

  Zatanna Zatara : It must be love. Make sure she knows just how lucky she is, Clark.

• Zatanna Zatara : I think we're a little late to the party. Can't find my guest of honor yet.

  Clark Kent : Well, the computer's doing a facial recognition search based on the age progression from Alec's photo.

  [a match is found] 

  Clark Kent : Abracadabra.

  [seeing photos of Warrior Angel saving Chloe at Met Con] 

  Clark Kent : Chloe? Why didn't she say something?

  Zatanna Zatara : If you found out your hero was really a 12 year old, how would you have reacted?

  Clark Kent : If I were Chloe, I'd try to fix it myself.

  [his super-hearing picks up Chloe's cries for help] 

  Clark Kent : Please tell me your counter-curse is ready to go.

  Zatanna Zatara : As ready as it's gonna be. Bring our girl home.

• Zatanna Zatara : I always knew you were packing some heavy artillery under that tie, but... seeing through walls? Now, that's a showstopper.

  Clark Kent : All in a day's work, I guess.

  Zatanna Zatara : Wait. With powers like yours, how can you possibly say "all in a day's work"?

  Clark Kent : I don't really think about it. Just being like this is almost like breathing now.

  Zatanna Zatara : And with a gift like that... comes responsibilities.

  Clark Kent : Exactly. I've spent so much time trying to do what's right that I guess I haven't had any time for anything but reality. And these people... out here with their capes, I don't know, they just don't get it. That...

  Zatanna Zatara : Right there with you. Magic, fantasy. It's all in a day's work. Day in, day out. What I create as everyone else's fantasies is... become so... normal. I suppose even the illusionist can become disiullusioned. But, hey, at least we have that fiery space trooper to stargaze with at the end of the day.

• Clark Kent : Based on my last relationship, I'm afraid I'm keeping Lois at arm's length.

  Zatanna Zatara : You're afraid that if you let that spark ignite, you're gonna get burned again.

  Clark Kent : Right now, everything's under control.

  Zatanna Zatara : Fantasy isn't about being in control. And fire... doesn't always have to burn, you know? Maybe what you need is a tiny moment of true fantasy, to remind you what sparks are all about. Doom eht tes.

  [the room is filled with romantic candles] 

  Clark Kent : I'm good, thanks.

  Zatanna Zatara : No. No, you're not. Sparks lead to flames, and fire... is what keeps us alive.