Originally Posted by cuidadora
Another excellent chapter!

Wow, you definitely have the chilling introduction to this chapter nailed! shock

His descriptions of how it feels be chained by that collar, both in a previous chapter to Lois and to Bruce in this one, paint vivid pictures with words. And his frustration seems to be moderating. Perhaps he's maturing, away from Lex's reach? [Hey, I can hope!]

Looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks, cuidadora!

I love that you loved the beginning. It was just so creepy and so Lex that I had to torment Clark a little bit with throwing it in. I'm also glad you liked the descriptions of his feelings about the collar. I figure it's responsible for most of his paranoid mental state and mostly responsible for him being a major jerk. That, and having only Lex as a "role model" (and that was painful to string those words together).

Clark is starting to come around a bit. He's away from Lex and realizing how Lex is the bad guy in this situation, much more than Bruce is. Bruce is a saving force in a way (at least he hasn't tried to kill Clark yet) but having Lois beginning to believe what he's saying and not lashing out at him as much is also a major factor. Our dear assassin doesn't understand love, but he's getting an education on how it can change a heart! Even if he doesn't quite realize it.

Thanks for reading!

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Deadly Chakram

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