Well, I've got a date in a hour, but I'll drop some quick review to reviews anyway, just because everything that's been said so far is so . . . mmmmmm . . . wonderful!
mervoparkite wrote:
By the way, I love WAFFy Fluff and you did a great job of it and made it fit well in the middle of all of the darkness.
I'm glad you think so! I guess there was a bit of fluff earlier on in the story, but I always get afraid that I'm getting a little *too* fluffy in these sort of chapters. I'm glad it still fit!
It's nice to see Clark deliberatly keeping the right attitude--even if it is hard.
<sighs> Yeah. That's poor Clark for us--still going strong despite everything. He has the same strength that he marveled about in Lois--to keep going, no matter what happens.
What a nice surprise to see Batman mentioned. <little giggle>
Heheee. I couldn't help it. There were a lot of things in this chapter that I just couldn't resist slipping in! <little giggle of her own>
OK, way to many quotes for the next comment so. . .the sun lamp, the cheesecake, the movie, and so much more . . . AAWWWWWWW that's so sweet of Lois (Wait--did I just say that. . . she's going to kill me if it gets out.)
I love how protective she gets of him. But . . . you're right--Sh! Lois'll be after us all if she realizes we're talking about how "sweet" she is!
BTW--you messed up my morning again-- I just had a few more min. to write back.
Well, thanks for taking that time! Your review is greatly appreciated and quite brilliant. Thanks you thank you thank you.
Terry Leatherwood wrote:
I have to take issue with you, Rachel. This isn't fluff. It's important stuff, vitally important stuff. (By the way, it worked perfectly.) You need to show us how Kal and Lois are progressing in their relationship. You need to show us how easy it is for them to be together. You need to let us know how much each of them loves the other.
To tell you the truth, it was my brother who told me that this chapter was complete fluff and had absolutely no plot. I was the one who replied that it was stuff that *had* to happen, and he just rolled his eyes and called it fluff. So I decided a disclaimer was necessary, though I think you're right when you say I exaggerated on the "pure"ness of my fluff. I'm glad you caught the importance.
Terry and jojo_da_crow, you both have some very good points about Lois's possible reactions. I hope you don't mind if I kind of . . . don't give direct responses the main part of your reviews. But do know that they make me think, and that I like the thought and discussion that's going on here. Thanks! It gives me more things to think about.
I hope, however it turns out, that it will be to both of your likings. <crosses fingers>
jojo_da_crow wrote:
Then again... I'm not the writer and she tends to do things I don't expect. Guess will have to see what Smirky has in store for us. ^_~
I'm unpredictable? Hehee. For some reason it tickles me to hear that. Thanks for reviewing, Jojo!
Er . . . jwb, I may have to kind of skip any response to you too. (Darn it! But I'm keeping an iron chain on the whole revelation for a little while longer). Your review is quite amazing, and I like your whole idea about Clark/Superman. We'll just have to see what happens, eh?
ShayneT.--welcome!
It's always quite wonderful to hear from a new reader!
ShayneT. wrote:
I'm a latecomer to this story, but I have to admit that I've found myself waiting breathlessly for each new part. (Well, one new part, since I didn't start until part 39 was already out.)
lol.
Nevertheless, I'm flattered! It's not such a short story anymore, is it?
I've enjoyed the depictions of how the trauma both Lois and Clark have affected both their psyches.
I'm glad it feels all right to you, as you've just read it. You know, I haven't done any rereading besides looking for little details I've forgotten, but have just been plowing forward chapter by chapter quite blindly. Of course, that's starting to change a bit, but it's still always good to hear that a reader has come, read the whole thing in a relatively short time, and still thinks it flows relatively well.
I'd expect them to both have nightmares, trouble connecting emotionally to other people. They'd both be jumpy. Trauma committed by other people is harder to deal with than trauma caused by nature.
That's a good point. Poor Lois and Clark!
Given Clark's abilities, it's difficult to do these sorts of stories, but you've pulled it off quite well.
<blushes> Thanks!
Keep up the good work...and soon.
I usually update once a week, quite late on my Thursday night(GMT). Right now I'm plowing forward with all hopes that next week's will be on time. I hope that's "soon" for you!
Thank you all for all your reviews, and sorry this is so rushed. You guys are the greatest.
SmirkyRaven
