FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/03/13 07:17 PM
Thanks again for your patience. 
Corrina.
Corrina.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/03/13 09:00 PM
Aw! Poor Diddi. Interesting twist having Lois unable to have a child, that should lift some burden from his conscience... but they definitely need to talk. I'm glad you came back to it, even though it's been a little while (though I'm not one to talk 
). Can't wait for more!
). Can't wait for more!
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/04/13 01:19 AM
Welcome back! Sometimes a writer needs a break from one project, so he or she embarks on another.
Once the second story is written, the batteries are recharged to tackle the first. As in this case here.
Hope all is well and your son is on the mend.
Once the second story is written, the batteries are recharged to tackle the first. As in this case here.
Hope all is well and your son is on the mend.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/04/13 01:11 PM
Poor Diddi. 
I'm glad Kent could feel Diddi's pain and took the time to explain what Lois hadn't.
I'm glad Kent could feel Diddi's pain and took the time to explain what Lois hadn't.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/04/13 04:25 PM
That Lois and Clark did not have any private time alone together in this part.Interesting that Lois claims she can not have a child. What happened to her? Is it a result of something that happened on her way to Bangala land, or is it from earlier?
For Diddi. This has to all be confusing him with how fast things go. So when will Clark decide he can move on to Lois? I hope they talk more soon.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/04/13 06:39 PM
I do have to say that I thought Kent did a really good job of explaining the issues to Diddi. This will make it even easier for him to be Diddi's father.
I guess we should not be rushing Clark, it has barely been a week since Lana abandoned him, even if it has been months for us.
I guess we should not be rushing Clark, it has barely been a week since Lana abandoned him, even if it has been months for us.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/05/13 07:03 AM
Lois can have a child. She said she can't because she thinks it will make Clark feels better, as she believes he can't have a child. From part 26:
So, we can see a baby Kent in the future... 
Andreia
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Perhaps Kent and Lana had tried for a child for a long time.
Perhaps Lana had given up.
Perhaps that was why she'd gone to someone else.
Poor Kent.
It explained so much. His lack of self-confidence. His veiled comments about not being what she needed. His desperate wish that he could be different. His unwillingness to give details about the time between Lana leaving him and Lois finding him.
The swell of Lois's sympathy birthed another overwhelming surge of love.
She wanted to give Kent everything he desired. A wife. A child. A family. Somewhere to belong.
It didn't matter that they would never have a child of their own. They would have Diddi, and they would have each other.
[...]
How could she tell him that his inability to father a child didn't diminish him one jot in her eyes? That she longed for his touch? Longed to join with him? Longed to be his lover?
Perhaps Sylva had been right. Perhaps gingko was the answer.
Lois huffed out a sigh of frustration. Gingko wasn't the answer. Time wasn't, either. Communication was her only option. Perhaps she could steer the conversation to Diddi and from there, slip in an assertion that she didn't want another child.
Perhaps that would make Kent realise that she wanted him, not a sperm donor.
If she'd desperately wanted another child, she would have married Romaric years ago.
Perhaps Lana had given up.
Perhaps that was why she'd gone to someone else.
Poor Kent.
It explained so much. His lack of self-confidence. His veiled comments about not being what she needed. His desperate wish that he could be different. His unwillingness to give details about the time between Lana leaving him and Lois finding him.
The swell of Lois's sympathy birthed another overwhelming surge of love.
She wanted to give Kent everything he desired. A wife. A child. A family. Somewhere to belong.
It didn't matter that they would never have a child of their own. They would have Diddi, and they would have each other.
[...]
How could she tell him that his inability to father a child didn't diminish him one jot in her eyes? That she longed for his touch? Longed to join with him? Longed to be his lover?
Perhaps Sylva had been right. Perhaps gingko was the answer.
Lois huffed out a sigh of frustration. Gingko wasn't the answer. Time wasn't, either. Communication was her only option. Perhaps she could steer the conversation to Diddi and from there, slip in an assertion that she didn't want another child.
Perhaps that would make Kent realise that she wanted him, not a sperm donor.
If she'd desperately wanted another child, she would have married Romaric years ago.
Andreia
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/05/13 02:40 PM
Andreia, interesting theory. So, Lois "can't" become with child because Kent can't ( , ) get her pregnant. Like Martha and Jonathan, if one can't make a baby, then they *both* can't. I love that. 
It's so sweet of Lois to say that.
And Lois, two birds, one stone.
, ) get her pregnant. Like Martha and Jonathan, if one can't make a baby, then they *both* can't. I love that. It's so sweet of Lois to say that.And Lois, two birds, one stone.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/05/13 02:46 PM
Ooh, a long part!
It feels like Kent might approach Lois soon, to start a conversation or whatever, rather than her always being the initiator. Progress!
Now that we're in the village, my questions about it are bubbling to the surface. Maybe you addressed these at the beginning, but I' forgotten. How many people are there? Lois's inner circle seems small, but I have the impression it's much larger. What are the huts made of? What is Tsumbu's job?
And yup to UltraWoman's quote about infertility. It'll be an interesting conversation, someday down the line, when she says "Yeah, about that...."
It feels like Kent might approach Lois soon, to start a conversation or whatever, rather than her always being the initiator. Progress!
Now that we're in the village, my questions about it are bubbling to the surface. Maybe you addressed these at the beginning, but I' forgotten. How many people are there? Lois's inner circle seems small, but I have the impression it's much larger. What are the huts made of? What is Tsumbu's job?
And yup to UltraWoman's quote about infertility. It'll be an interesting conversation, someday down the line, when she says "Yeah, about that...."
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/10/13 05:07 PM
Just found this story yesterday, and I am really enjoying it!
I had to put my two cents in on Diddi. Lois DID explain to him about what was going on. Quote from Chapter 26:
Diddi may not have understood all that Lois said. He's only 5. In chapter 27, it sounded like he had two issues with Zephyrin. One: He wants a sibling. Two: He's afraid Zephrin will take his place with Kent. Lois didn't realize either of these problems. She explained about the sibling issue, and Kent reassured him that he liked Diddi and Lois the best.
I had to put my two cents in on Diddi. Lois DID explain to him about what was going on. Quote from Chapter 26:
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"Have you told Diddi? About Matymbou?"
"No. That's my next task. I wanted you to know first." Her hand drifted across his bare shoulder as she stood from the rock. "Diddi!"
Diddi picked up his truck and ran over to the fire.
"I'll give you some privacy," Clark said. He rose and walked away before she could protest.
"No. That's my next task. I wanted you to know first." Her hand drifted across his bare shoulder as she stood from the rock. "Diddi!"
Diddi picked up his truck and ran over to the fire.
"I'll give you some privacy," Clark said. He rose and walked away before she could protest.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/16/13 05:20 PM
Mouse I didn't actually stop working on this story - just output is ridiculously slow 
Morgana Thanks for the good wishes re my son. He's almost fully recovered.
Virginia
The Bangala people don't have the concept of step-parents, so Matymbou has never been Diddi's father.
As lcfan says, Lois did explain to Diddi. I chose not to include it as a scene because I thought it would get repetitive. Diddi's main reason for being upset was that he thought it would mean Lois wouldn't have a child. Until now, Lois had no idea he felt that way.
John Obviously, I'm trying to build a relationship between Lois and Clark, but the relationship between Clark and Diddi is also important. I'm glad you liked Clark's attempt to help Diddi understand.
Andreia Nice pick up!
Amy Good questions. I gave some description the first time Clark entered the village, but not much because his thoughts were fixated on having been summoned to see Matymbou.
lcfan Thanks for the explanation. I'm glad it makes sense when read as a whole.
Thanks to everyone for your continuing interest in this story.
Corrina.
Morgana Thanks for the good wishes re my son. He's almost fully recovered.
Virginia
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Yes, it's very hard when the only parents you know split with no warning.
As lcfan says, Lois did explain to Diddi. I chose not to include it as a scene because I thought it would get repetitive. Diddi's main reason for being upset was that he thought it would mean Lois wouldn't have a child. Until now, Lois had no idea he felt that way.
John Obviously, I'm trying to build a relationship between Lois and Clark, but the relationship between Clark and Diddi is also important. I'm glad you liked Clark's attempt to help Diddi understand.
Andreia Nice pick up!
Amy Good questions. I gave some description the first time Clark entered the village, but not much because his thoughts were fixated on having been summoned to see Matymbou.
lcfan Thanks for the explanation. I'm glad it makes sense when read as a whole.
Thanks to everyone for your continuing interest in this story.
Corrina.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/19/13 06:40 PM
Clark is so great with Diddi. Both Lois and Diddi need a man in their lives.
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 07/20/13 10:52 AM
Haven't been on myself too much.I've been checking in once in a blue. Glad to see another chapter. Laura
Re: FDK - Once Bitten (27/?) - 08/27/13 06:15 PM
Thanks for continuing to read, Kate and Laura.
Corrina.
Corrina.