Mouse I didn't actually stop working on this story - just output is ridiculously slow
Morgana Thanks for the good wishes re my son. He's almost fully recovered.
Virginia Yes, it's very hard when the only parents you know split with no warning.
The Bangala people don't have the concept of step-parents, so Matymbou has never been Diddi's father.
As lcfan says, Lois did explain to Diddi. I chose not to include it as a scene because I thought it would get repetitive. Diddi's main reason for being upset was that he thought it would mean Lois wouldn't have a child. Until now, Lois had no idea he felt that way.
John Obviously, I'm trying to build a relationship between Lois and Clark, but the relationship between Clark and Diddi is also important. I'm glad you liked Clark's attempt to help Diddi understand.
Andreia Nice pick up!
Amy Good questions. I gave some description the first time Clark entered the village, but not much because his thoughts were fixated on having been summoned to see Matymbou.
lcfan Thanks for the explanation. I'm glad it makes sense when read as a whole.
Thanks to everyone for your continuing interest in this story.
Corrina.
