Just read the first three parts. Interesting.
"He has killed?" she asked evenly.
"Yes, twice. Both were assistants who went into his cell without protection."
How long till Lois figures out that
Trask killed those two for trying to talk with/treat Clark as a person?
When you archive it I would suggest dropping the Prologue. For me at least I was turned off by another Trask gets to torture Clark tale.
These tales bother me for several reasons which I won't bother you with. If I was reading it on the archive I likely would not have read past the prologue.
BTW since she can't trust Clark with a razor I'd suggest a depilatory such as this
beard removal cream .
I'd also like to see one of the assistants try to intimidate her and need to be taken down, just because bullies only respect those they believe are stronger.
As soon as Shadbolt sees her as stronger he will switch into suckup mode so quick Lois won't know what hit her.
Originally posted by Vicki:
I'm wondering why Clark hasn't spoken. Nothing in Trask's report seems to indicate he has said a word since his capture.
Likely he is concerned that anyone he talks with, like the two assistants who went into his cell without protection, will be killed by Trask. It would be like Clark to beat himself up over their deaths.
Clearly Lois is going to redefine the mission and in doing so I expect she will encounter resistance. If she handles it quickly and very directly I see the three assistants slotting themselves into their new roles and being willing to back her when it is time for her to defy those above her in the chain of command.
Next question to speculate about; who is ill or dying in Metropolis, causing Lois to want to stay there?
