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#302022 04/09/25 05:56 PM
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This is a good story.

You're exploring one of the many possible dramatic branches in the series and it's a compelling read. I've never been blind, but I have had enough medical conditions where I needed help just to get out of bed that I sympathize. I think it's interesting that Lois hasn't made the Clark connection yet, since she's still differentiating between Kallen Ellis/Superman and Clark Kent. And you put Clark at the Daily Oklahoman? Interesting. Some of the folks I've known in Oklahoma have called that paper the Daily Disappointment, although it never had a writer with skill Clark has. OKC is a small-market area with large-market aspirations that make it cosmopolitan without making it too crowded. (Except for the constant construction downtown. I don't think they'll ever finish.)

I think it's also significant that he didn't correct her when she referred to Clark as a separate person. What does she think happened to him? Has she not put Clark together with Superman yet? She's still galactically stupid? I wonder when you'll let her put two and two together.

On a separate and possibly unrelated note, I wonder where and how Clark got the legal ID for Kallen Ellis. The paper couldn't have hired him as an employee without proof of who he claimed to be, not without the W2 and I-9 documents (Social Security number plus driver's license or other ID) they'd have to file. It doesn't matter that much for this story, but my detailed brain came up with the question and I couldn't answer it so Brain is frowning a little. But not too sharply. Keep up the good work and don't stop any time soon!


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So Lois only recognized him as Superman. But what about Clark? How was his disappearance explained? Didn't Lois put two and two together?


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This was an unexpected turn. I would have guessed that she'd recognized Clark - the writer. Instead she's still only seeing Superman. I guess they're both blind in their own way.

I, too, wonder what she made of Clark's disappearance. Did she think he played hooky with Mayson? Died in an avalanche? Can't wait for more answers


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Originally Posted by Terry Leatherwood
And you put Clark at the Daily Oklahoman? Interesting. Some of the folks I've known in Oklahoma have called that paper the Daily Disappointment, although it never had a writer with skill Clark has. OKC is a small-market area with large-market aspirations that make it cosmopolitan without making it too crowded.

I'm writing what I know lol As a lifelong Okie, I can speak more about this area of the world than I can anywhere else.

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(Except for the constant construction downtown. I don't think they'll ever finish.)

That and the construction on I-44. It seems like those are going to be never-ending projects...

Originally Posted by Terry Leatherwood
On a separate and possibly unrelated note, I wonder where and how Clark got the legal ID for Kallen Ellis. The paper couldn't have hired him as an employee without proof of who he claimed to be, not without the W2 and I-9 documents (Social Security number plus driver's license or other ID) they'd have to file. It doesn't matter that much for this story, but my detailed brain came up with the question and I couldn't answer it so Brain is frowning a little. But not too sharply. Keep up the good work and don't stop any time soon!

It is driving my little OCD brain a bit nutty as well, but I haven't found a good way to integrate it without seeming forced. We'll see if I can come up with something grin


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So Lois only recognized him as Superman. But what about Clark? How was his disappearance explained? Didn't Lois put two and two together?

These are all outstanding questions. I believe you will be getting some answers soon.


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This was an unexpected turn. I would have guessed that she'd recognized Clark - the writer. Instead she's still only seeing Superman. I guess they're both blind in their own way.

I think that is a wonderful way to say that.

Next chapter coming soon!


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Hmm so I was assuming she knew it was Clark until she started talking about Clark as a separate person so now I’m just thinking where the heck does she think Clark is? Did he fake his own death? Disappear? Leave her a note to say he’s left The Planet to go travelling/back to Smallville?

So many unanswered questions!

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Now that I'm finished with my Kerth reading I can get back to the boards of current stories. From the number of commentors, especially Terry Leatherwood coming out of lurkerdom to say something, people want to see this story to the end.

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Her voice wasn't raised, but it was firm, controlled in a way that was almost worse.

When someone like Lois Lane gets that calm voice, be afraid. Be very afraid.

There are so many mysteries in this story. Giggling with anticipation to see where you are going with this fascinating concept. thumbsup

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