Smallville (TV Series)

Icarus (2010)

Lori Triolo: Lt. Trotter

Quotes 

• Tess Mercer : You couldn't stare at me in my office?

  Lt. Trotter : I realize this room's a little cozy.

  Tess Mercer : You're trying to make me uncomfortable. Why don't we just cut to the chase? Yes, I share letterhead with Oliver Queen. No, I don't know where he is. You see, I work and he plays.

  Lt. Trotter : [shutting the door as Tess moves to leave]  And once upon a time, he played with you. Former lovers, now business partners? I'm willing to bet you share more than a portfolio.

  Tess Mercer : I'm so sorry to disappoint you, but for years, our conversations have been limited to the matters that affect our investors.

  Lt. Trotter : You're a good liar. But I've been watching. And I've issued enough "no comment"s to know when one really means "I'm not telling." So where are the vigilantes?

• Lois Lane : If you think you know the Blur and the other vigilantes, then why aren't their faces all over the news?

  Lt. Trotter : A general's daughter and she doesn't know the first thing about strategy. Right now, public opinion is in our favor, Lois.

  Lois Lane : Yes. But if you start targeting civilians, without proof, then you're not gonna be seen as the good guys anymore. I think what the public needs is some truth, front-page style.

  Lt. Trotter : If you don't cooperate, you won't have the chance to write that or any other article ever again.

• Lt. Trotter : You've certainly been making a name for yourself in the news world, Lois.

  Lois Lane : Well, women's lib got me some pants and a fair wage. I figured I'd make the most of it.

  Lt. Trotter : Well, I hope your fiancé is not the jealous type, considering your close relationship with the Blur.

  Lois Lane : I wouldn't call the relationship betwen two people who never speak "close". I'd call it nonexistent.

  Lt. Trotter : All those articles have your name in the byline. They're all about the Blur. And they all have quotes. You want to revise your claim that you never speak? Or maybe we should just consider all of that chat... pillow talk. I want the Blur, Lois. You're not leaving this room until I have Clark Kent.

• Lt. Trotter : What a beautiful ring. Congratulations.

  Lois Lane : Military's not big on accessories, huh?

  Lt. Trotter : Only if they're medals. But a brat like you should know that, Lois. Now let's talk about the extraordinary man who won your heart.

  Lois Lane : [getting off the elevator]  Listen, you camo cop-out, my father is a four-star general...

  [stopping short when she sees Tess, Emil, and Cat together] 

  Lt. Trotter : Sam Lane's not the only one who can lead an army, Lois.