Michael Thanks for your FDK, Michael.
How is this minimizing it?
She figures that if she can occupy herself with his shoulders and upper chest she may be able to keep herself from falling (literally and figuratively!)
In previous FDK, you kept mentioning that you didn't think Lois would be happy with Kal meeting Za ... which meant I wasn't the only one who could see the possibility of trouble!
Unless Lois really does not calm down due to lack of chocolate.
I've tried to think of a realistic way to get chocolate into this fic ... but chocolate making is such a convoluted process. It doesn't just grow on trees ... sad that.
Part 27 ... Part 30 is in tatters and I'd like to get that to Iolanthe before posting 27 ... but maybe I can eat into my already small buffer - not that you'll thank me for it, because 27 ends with a cliffhanger
Ann I love your summary of Lois's feelings. The argument was from Kal's POV, so all we've seen is Lois's reaction, not her reasoning.
However, you've nailed her thoughts and feelings incredibly accurately.
In 27 we get to Lois's POV.
The fact that he didn't want Ard to identify the man who had killed her father was discouraging, and even more the fact that the mere prospect of it seemed so unthinkable to him.
My thinking was different here.
The reason Kal didn't need Ard to identify the man was that he already believed it was Nor.
But Kal didn't even seem to consider talking to Ard, and that was disappointing.
Lois had talked to her ... Kal has full confidence in Lois, so didn't feel the need to 'check' her statements by asking Ard himself.
I think that Kal hasn't fully understood the implications of asking Lois to marry him while he remains married to Za. And Lois is just beginning to understand what it would mean to be Kal's second wife.
More than a clash of people, this is a clash of cultures.
Kal has understood *some* of the implications, but he cannot see any other way around this and he so, so wants to marry Lois.
Things were going a bit too smoothly, I think.
Me too!
Of course Lois and Kal will get married, but hopefully they will get a number of important things straightened out first.
But maybe not in the way you're thinking!
(I'm desperately hoping the resolution to this will be both surprising and believable!!)
Thanks, Ann.
Brenda Wonderful explanation of Kal's motivation in going to Za.
He wanted to do the right thing by Za, but didn't realise that would upset Lois.
He's beginning to realise that if he's married to two women, that's how his life is going to be.
I also feel sorry for Kal.
I completely understand Lois flying off the deep end
This makes me
Like many conflicts, neither are completely in the wrong. In fact, it could be argued that in this situation, both are just trying to deal with an impossible situation the best they can.
Thanks for your comments, Brenda.
HappyGirl or the Second First Lady, as the case may be
:p
You make a good point. Lois isn't just marrying a Kryptonian, she's marrying the most important person on the planet.
I don't fault Lois for not realizing all this. She truly is a stranger in a strange land, and she's lost a *lot* that she hasn't really grieved over as much as she probably needs to. But she needs to make a clear-headed decision. Can she handle being royalty or not? It's not all beverage and puddings.
Firstly,
Secondly, I'm so glad you find Lois's actions/reactions believable. She landed on a strange planet and almost immediately fell madly in love. There wasn't a lot of time to take stock.
But now, she has.
Thanks!
Corrina.
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Amber Thanks for your comments.
Telepathy ... uhm, that could be useful!