I also hesitated between 'balance' and A taking second place to B, for precisely the reasons which Kaethel articulated. But that, of course, is just
my personal preference, borne out of my choice of non-L&C reading matter as well, and shouldn't be taken as representative of anyone else!
Lots of readers do love a well-crafted A-plot, Chris, and I can certainly appreciate one, especially when it's done so well as you're doing it in EMII and previously in Love, Loyalty and Luthor. I just tend to treasure the relationship moments more.
