A quick reply - I have limited time, and I want to get another scene written.
RE Moyne's death.
As I'm sure you're all aware, I am not an American and have never lived in your country (I don't think six days spent in one state counts as 'living there'
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I wanted Moyne dead because I didn't want either of the alternatives - he lives and causes further problems for LnC or he lives, but is silenced/discredited - which would have to be explained and that's not the thrust of the story.
So, I had to decide how to kill him.
I didn't want either Lois or Clark to do it.
Because Trask was a part of this story, I decided to use his death in GGGoH and copy that.
IIRC, Trask was armed when Rachel shot and killed him - so those who mentioned that perhaps Moyne should have drawn a weapon have a point.
Rachel shot (and killed) Trask because he was pointing a gun at a friend of hers, and she had information from a stranger (Jimmy) that Trask was a bad guy.
Two deputies shot Moyne because he charged and attacked their sheriff.
In my opinion, both were probably unjustified in RL - and consequences would have followed.
However, whatever they were for Rachel, the show didn't think it was important enough to be included.
I realise that this almost certainly isn't realistic in RL USA.
But, in the absence of RL experience, all I have is the LnC universe (which I'm sure differs from RL, although I don't know how exactly.
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I think it's interesting that DW - another non-American - was the first person to notice that Moyne's death was so similar to canon Trask's.
Moyne's death is mentioned again in later chapters. You will get more detail. When I do another edit, I might elaborate further on exactly how Moyne threatened Rachel - thanks for the suggestions.
Again, thanks to everyone who took the time to comment. I will reply individually soon.
Corrina.
