So, are you implying that Lex went after Lois only because he saw that *Clark* liked her, and not because of Superman? It's possible. It would explain their animosity for one another, and why Lex went after Lois even before Superman came onto the scene. First defeat Kent (by winning Lois), then go after Superman. Very perceptive.
Well, as soon as Clark cut in on Lex and Lois' dance, the animosity began. Sometimes you just don't like people when you meet them and I think long before Superman was tested, Clark sensed something he didn't like in Lex. It's instinctive - two alpha males locking horns.
Herodotus's History is one of my favorite ancient texts. It's like travel guide and historical novel all rolled up into one. May I also recommend Plutarch?
I read stuff from both Herodotus and Plutarch 20 years ago in college. It's been quite a while since I taught ancient Greece, but while I was staring off to space in my classroom, avoiding grading papers, the name Xerxes and the scene from the pilot popped into my head and I went with it.
And here I had hoped you had picked Xerotic (which if you look up the definition isn't as sexy as it sounds).
Well, I can freely admit that was the first word that caught my attention! (At least until I read the definition...not so sexy!) Fear not, this G-fic was merely a momentary distraction...I'm back at work on my latest piece of L&C x-rated erotica.
LOL
The only thing that bothers me is that they finished their conversation in front of Lois, so wouldn't she wonder what they were talking about and maybe get suspicious of--well, it's S1 Lois; nevermind.*mutters about blind reporters*
Next scene...Lois tells Clark to cut the macho crap.
She wouldn't have said anything in front of Lex...in that scene, she knew Lex had caught her snooping and she was trying to cover and get out of there. But I can certainly imagine her ripping Clark a new one after they left the party.
Imagine having this young man - stranger really, throw that history in your face as a challenge.
Oh yeah, Clark hits him where it hurts the most...Lex' ego.
As Laura says, "politely condescending", brilliantly subdued, subtle hostility. You can't legally punch a guy, but you can take him down a peg intellectually and it sometimes delivers an equally effective blow.
Laura: I love how you always understand my voice! Thanks, again, for your beta review and your constant support.
Thanks to all of you for your feedback, and thanks to all the lurkers who are reading and (I'm going to assume for my own vanity's sake) enjoying it.
You all encourage me to write more.
