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Part 13

Yeah, it's a little, indirect mention, but it still makes me giggle. The auction's an interesting "behind-the-scenes" addition, especially if it explains Tim and Amber Lake getting their hands on most of Luthor's collection. The arms of the Venus de Milo is always what I remember most. And you'll excuse me if I go off on a tangent here and babble (because I'm taking a homework break, though I shouldn't really)...

My first time to Paris and the Louvre, I just had to get a great picture of the Venus de Milo (yes, because it was mildly connected to L&C ) because it's a famous work of art. I made my friend wait LONG minutes (maybe five) just standing there, ready to shoot, but waiting for all the people to clear out of the background. (We were lucky it wasn't the height of the tourist season. ) I finally managed to get my picture without people in it, and I hoped that it turned out good (this was the day before digital was popular and certainly before I had one). What do I see when it's developed? Something like this:



I'd somehow managed to get an entirely black background. *G* So artsy!

Anyway, that was longer than I meant it to be, and it's way off topic from actual feedback. :p

Back to business -

I love the auction. Love the explanation of how Tim and Amber get their collectibles. And I love Tommy's interaction with the guards. Really, you can tell he's got to be a little unnerved to be in a situation like that, but his nervousness doesn't show, and he handles the situation like a pro. I know Tommy's not the type to get scared, really, but even he would be a bit daunted by a set up like this.

Now, I should get back to analyzing the word "fan" for my linguistics paper. Because, though this fannish stuff fits well into the various definitions and compound listemes pertaining to "fan" (in the "short for fanatic" sense), I really can't justify it as even tangential research.

... remind me just to shaddup and say "Yay, good part!" next time.

Sara (who hopes Paul doesn't mind the rambling, half off-topic feedback post)

Good part, Paul!

The kryptonite puff was a cool trick

lol, Sara. Thanks for the amusing diversion. (Of course I don't mind! I'll take whatever FDK I can get - direct or otherwise. )

Glad you liked the auction. As for Tommy... yeah, he'd never admit it, but I'm thinking he was pretty nervous. Lucky for him, all he had to do was stay quiet and let the guards run with his little bluff.

Mary... it's a harsh truth, but one we need to remember every now and again.

Ankit... thanks. I thought it was a fun idea. Glad it worked for you.

Thanks to everyone who posted. Part 14, coming right up!