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A) I always saw the presentation as happening at the end of the ball, but the ball being a bit time lapsed because it's a tv show, so I just didn't specify how long they were there. Would it be better if I did?

B)I actually did think about that, but I didn't want Clara to break into her apartment to get her stuff, so I decided Cat probably specifically beat them there because she wants the scoop about Lex Luthor and she wants to gossip about Lou. Maybe if I add something like this at the beginning of the scene?

'Surprisingly, Cat was lying in wait.

"Cat? I thought you'd still be at the ball to get interviews for Cat's Corner."

Cat smiled. "Honey, you danced with Lex Luthor. You are Cat's Corner." '

I think L&C left together in this because they came together in this. 1. Lou isn't going to just abandon her in the night, because he is actually concerned about making sure his date gets home okay. And 2. He still doesn't really trust her, so he wants to keep his eye on her to make sure she doesn't get the jump on the Lex Luthor interview. But since this section is from Clara's POV, we don't get Lou's motivations.

As for Clara standing his behavior: I don't think she will for much longer after this episode, but I think growing up female would be even harder for Clara than growing up male was for Clark, because Clark can still be somewhat strong and etc. without people batting an eye, but Clara is small and female so people expect her to be weaker. I think she would be even more worried about not standing out, so she would put up with a lot more than a non-super woman would. She's just not sure where to draw the line - she needs to fit in, so she should be happy that Lou is escorting her. She should be grateful of the offer of a safer place to stay. Growing up in Kansas with her parents would have taught her to expect a certain amount of chivalrous behavior, and appreciate it. But she maybe lets it go a bit far because she's so worried about people wondering why she insists she'll be fine going out on her own and etc.

I don't think she'll let Lou keep her from going places and doing things she really needs to do, and I think they'll have the usual L&C arguments about Lou at least needing to take Clara as backup when he goes somewhere dangerous, but with the twist that Lou doesn't think Clara could do much to protect him, but I see Clara as letting him have his way when it doesn't really matter because she doesn't want anyone to be suspicious of just why Clara Kent isn't afraid to go into Suicide Slum after dark, and why nothing ever actually seems to happen to her.

Oh, he totally would! XD

LOL YES. All the cookies are belong to Lou. It would be even worse if Clara tried to give away HIS brownies! XD

I think this is a rare instance. I watched this section of the Pilot a few times, trying to get a handle on how the scene would go, and when Clark gets angry, Lois puts a hand on his shoulder with this sort of "I know you're upset, but chill dude" look on her face, so that's how I played it. But yeah, in the future I can totally see Lou punching out for example... Ralph. Or Lex. Or Jack. Maybe not Jack since he's a kid... Oh, and his dad. Yes, I think if/when Clara meets Sam, he'd probably make a pass at her, and Lou WOULD NOT approve.

She's already asleep! :p I didn't think I needed to mention it? >_>

Oh yes, that episode is definitely happening, and pretty much that scene is happening too! But wait til you see where Clara ends up spending some of her time, and who with... *OMINOUS MUSIC*

Thanks for the detailed feedback! It really does help and inspire me to keep going! :3