Sorry for the delay, everyone. I was on vacation, but I'm back now and will be posting more shortly.
LLWB, it is indeed about time. The good guys are finally winning.
Hi Maria, we'll find out about Alon and Rae Et, soon. And it was indeed Clark's birthday. It falls just a few weeks after Jon's birthday.
Terry, I'm very glad you enjoyed this section. Lok Sim is alive and well despite the battle. Talan is as well, but she's now a soldier without a war. What is she supposed to do now? Thanks for your very kind comments and all of your support. I really appreciate it.
Hi Ann. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, even when you're really busy. I'm glad to hear that you liked the scene with Zara. I have tried throughout the story to paint her as a sympathetic and decent character. She has asked far too much of Clark, but I imagine that anyone in her position, singly responsible for the survival of her entire civilization, would do the same. As for Clark, I think you're right that we're seeing that the good inside him hasn't been completely destroyed.
Jenni, thanks for commenting. I'm glad that this part helped clarify what's going on in Clark's mind. And the trial of Nor will indeed be an extraordinary challenge for him.
Hi Carol. I agree that the situation in front of Clark is an extremely difficult one. The trip from NK to Earth takes months, making it impossible for Clark to leave and come back. As for why the charges against Nor relating to Clark's imprisonment and torture are so important, it's because Nor did that himself - there's no plausible deniability. He can't claim it was rogue subordinate officers or the fog of war that led to the atrocities. But it is indeed time for Clark to acknowledge and rely on the strength of the people around him.
More coming up soon.
Thanks!
Rac
