He's already asking Lois, even as April asks. "Do you still have it?"

Lois nods. But before Clark can tell her what it is, one of the guards appears, sneering down at them. "General Zod would like to see you."

Clark has no time to explain, to get her sent back. There's only one thing he can do. "Protect the ring," he whispers to her. And before he knows what he's doing, he attempts to punch the guard. A futile gesture, and one that rewards him with being tossed aside like a toy, as they haul Lois away.

Dammit.