adjusting his glasses instead of shaking her hand because she was too busy to really look at him and he was too taken aback to step forward
this is an excellent description of the classic Clark conundrum: how to hide Superman while trying to get Lois to notice Clark?
He liked to think that Clark Kent had made some difference to Metropolis, even if it hadn't been on a par with what Superman had done.
aww... of course he made a difference! /hugs Clark/
But then, reading Lois had never been a matter of noticing what she did do; it was all about what she *didn't* do.
Very clever observation.
as if someone had taken a key and released her from a solitary cell. Clark was back.
ah, I get the imagery now. Well done!
Bravo! Thoroughly enjoyed this fic! You had so many wonderful details that tied together moments in the show and here translated into well-drawn characterizations.
Thanks for sharing!!
