Smallville (TV Series)

Crossfire (2009)

Callum Blue: Zod

Quotes 

• Zod : You're welcome.

  Tess Mercer : I didn't thank you.

  Zod : Well, you should. Because while your teams were out scouring the globe failing to find us, I was using our considerably evolved intelligence to make LuthorCorp the most technologically advanced company on Earth.

  Tess Mercer : And the question is, what do you want in return?

  Zod : Someone who betrayed us. The one you call the Blur.

• Tess Mercer : I'm flattered you think of all the people on this planet that I'd know how to find the Blur, but, uh...

  Zod : Hmm-m-m, you disappoint me, Tess. But I'll play your game. The Blur's blood was used as an antidote to a virus that swept through Metropolis weeks ago. We were able to get a sample of that blood. We took it to the lab to be tested. Instead... every last drop had been destroyed. At your request.

  Tess Mercer : What are you talking about?

  Zod : Since you chose to destroy the Blur's blood samples, I'm guessing you're trying to protect him. Maybe for some altruistic reasons, or maybe you wanted to use him as a bargaining chip.

  Tess Mercer : I helped free your people from that orb because I'd hoped you'd save humanity from itself. But the only way I can make sure that happens is if we're equal partners.

  Zod : No human will ever stand on equal footing with a Kandorian.

• Tess Mercer : For years, I've tried to steer LuthorCorp towards more environmentally conscious projects. I just had to prove that going green also meant going up on the stock exchange. Because, thanks to the cutting-edge technology we've acquired through our new partnership with RAO Incorporated, I believe this project will put LuthorCorp on top, Metropolis on the map, and our planet back on course.

  [activating a hologram] 

  Tess Mercer : I give you the world's first completely self-sustaining solar tower. This one tower will generate enough clean energy to power all of Metropolis.

  [applause; she's taken aback when Zod steps forward] 

  Zod : Bravo, Tess. Congratulations on an exceptionally well-realized effort.

  Tess Mercer : Mr... Zod. I never expected to see you here.

  Zod : Oh, interesting. Seeing as I am now chairman and CEO of RAO.

  [applause] 

  Zod : Please, please, please. Hold your applause. Save it for the real hero, our stunning hostess, Tess Mercer. And by taking on this project, she is making my simple dream of harnessing the powers of the sun a reality.

  [raising his drink] 

  Zod : So here's to Tess Mercer. Our savior.