Hi peixinho
I also didn't know that FDK was supposed to be answered all at once, so I replied individually,
Nah, all good. In the classic days, each posted part got a separate FDK thread to collect stuff. And as for individual vs bulk replies: Most authors just don’t want to inflate their FDK thread posting counters too much, so they only reply in a single post every so often. There’s also the aspect of how much there is to reply to in an individual FDK. Do short replies in a bulk post and then the longer ones separately, for instance.
If I'm doing something wrong, I'd like to know too! I'm not averse to constructive criticism, I actually find it very useful :D).
It’s best to mention that sort of thing in the author notes. Some reader-writer relationships have developed enough that the reader knows what’s expected, but for the most part, FoLCs are skittish with constructive criticism / pointing out grammar and spelling issues or
plot holes. Some writers also prefer to get beta-reader-like feedback privately.
Frustrated Lois? Did Clark once again fail to reveal himself to her due to super obligations?
Harder than putting Lex Luthor behind bars. Harder than going a week without Rocky Road.
Now I’m wondering if she had to abstain while putting Lex behind bars.
Harder than restraining herself from punching Ralph in the middle of the bullpen.
Yes, but he can still fall. Stumble into an open drawer. Get himself locked in the supply closet.
She wondered, through the fog of agony in her mind, why people subjected themselves to this kind of torture, and if this was the moment when death would finally claim her, after she had escaped it too many times.
Clark, I love you, she wanted to say as a farewell, but she could do nothing except scream and hold her husband’s hand, who tried to encourage her despite his own nervousness.
Oh, it’s a contraction scream! Duh!
"Dr. Price, it looks like John from sonography got it wrong this time. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Kent. You have a strong, perfect baby boy!"
In response, Lois, Clark, and Dr. Price, who was hurriedly removing his gloves, all looked at her at the same time.
Oops? I guess the pink and teal romper needs an update.
As for him, he was still recovering from the experience of watching her scream in pain without being able to do anything to help. It had been terrifying.
Yes, threatening the persons in the same room as his screaming wife as he does during lo-nappings isn’t really helpful in this particular situation.
Lois tilted her head. "Are you still in shock from the delivery? Relax, honey. I didn't die."
In medieval societies, it was a coinflip.
That's my biggest disappointment with you, by the way."
"What, that I can't get pregnant?"
"Exactly. I mean, you being an alien had to be useful for something..."
Lois! Maybe they should have experimented with the power-transfer?
"I thought it already was useful for something. Like saving your life every two weeks."
That being a conservative number?
"There. I've already told him. That'll save me a big headache when he's a teenager."
Right. Also, Clark will have to explain to him how to not use those big eyes of his when he’s a teenager.
"Hmph. Let no one ever say Clark Kent is an irresponsible man."
Oh, was little Lane Kent not planned?
"Hi, baby! Don't be afraid of me! I can't get close to you right now because of your health, but I still came just to introduce myself from afar.
Yeah, probably needs to get a good washing.
If that's the case, you should have brought my washing machine here instead. The day you fixed it was one of your finest moments."
Cute! But you aren’t supposed to let a baby play with the washing machine!
"We were all set to receive a girl! And even then, we were unsure about the name. Now that it's a boy, we have to start from scratch!"
Yes, “Lanie” is no longer on the table and neither is Juvenilla the Younger.
"After spending years talking about you, we've finally met. It's an honor to be your father, Lane Lane. Or rather... Lane Kent."
From the title, I assume he’s for real. Not sure if Lois agrees, though.
The most precious thing Lois had ever received – and coming from someone who had won a Pulitzer, that meant a lot.
I was gonna ask about her Kerths. Also, we have a story where Lois plans on naming their son “Pulitzer”.
Lane Kent. Yes. She also smiled like a fool. "There's no other option, is there?"
Awwwwwwww...
And you have to admit that to match her brother's name, the best name for our daughter would be Lana."
Umm… he does realize there’s certain preconditions that need to be satisfied before there can be a little girl. And him suggesting they use his high school girlfriend’s name might result in him forfeiting those preconditions.
"Oh, you can bet I'll name my daughter after your ex! Only over my dead body."
See?
"You said exactly the same thing about having a chicken in your apartment..."
Lois clicked her tongue. "Invalid argument. Juvenilia's stuffed."
Umm… are we now suggesting they get a stuffed Lana?
Before Clark could remind his wife of the time she tried to keep a real chicken in her apartment (an adventure that lasted only two days and left several rooms full of droppings),
Then she had to move out and moved in with Clark while the chicken moved to his parents’ farm.
"I don't think there’s a single universe in which I'm not married to you, Lois Lane."
/hides various fanfics in dark recesses of the Archive/
So you're saying that in every universe, you managed that feat?"
He’s a persistent one.
"For the sake of the Clark Kents from other dimensions, I hope so."
Yes. One Lois-less Alt Clark is enough.
What was your favorite part? Mine was part 2!
For me, it was part 4 I think. Mainly because I’m a sucker for a good mix of UST and revelations.
Thank you for joining our little corner of the world and giving us new stories to read!
Michael
