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Yesterday's weather was definitely a factor in my failing to post on time.

We have finally arrived on New Krypton. Kal-El or rather Clark is meeting several of the important inhabitants of this world. How will he navigate the first few days of living among his father's people?

As always, comments and constructive thoughts are welcome.

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I just caught up! Wow, this is so awesome! hyper
You've gone to such depth and are giving so much more EVERYTHING to all aspects of what New Krypton would/could actually mean, providing a level of epicness the show wasn't able to deliver on.

I especially love the idea he still has family, especially his grandmother. I look forward to seeing more of her especially. I also hope/suspect his experience as Superman will help him a great deal here on responding to crowds and the like.

Can't wait for more!

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I don't know if I've said this before. But one thing I love about this story, and it shows particularly in this chapter, is your portrayal of New Krypton and it's effect on Clark.

All his life he felt like a stranger in this world because of his powers, the physical differences caused by the yellow sun, while in up-bringing, emotional stuff, he was just like anyone else. Now, with the red sun, he's physically like everyone else, but still an alien because of where he was raised. It seems like Clark can't really belong anywhere. And it seems like the cultural differences are a stronger obstacle than his powers.


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You've gone to such depth and are giving so much more EVERYTHING to all aspects of what New Krypton would/could actually mean, providing a level of epicness the show wasn't able to deliver on.

Thank you! Budget constraints are always a problem. I wish we could have gone to NK in the show. That would have forced the writers to do something more than having Clark go through a terrible, heartbreaking farewell and then come right back to Earth. This story goes beyond what the show did. I am thrilled you like it. Raconteur was one of the few writers who took a crack at life on New Krypton and did an amazing job. If I get close to that all the years of work will be worth it.

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I especially love the idea he still has family, especially his grandmother.

Lady Polara is a character I wanted to write about since Cafe Americana. Now his Grandmother (and other family members) gets their due.

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All his life he felt like a stranger in this world because of his powers, the physical differences caused by the yellow sun, while in up-bringing, emotional stuff, he was just like anyone else. Now, with the red sun, he's physically like everyone else, but still an alien because of where he was raised. It seems like Clark can't really belong anywhere. And it seems like the cultural differences are a stronger obstacle than his powers.

It seems no matter where Clark is, he is never truly at home. The paragraph above makes perfectly good sense. Thank you!


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That was an interesting chapter. You’re bringing the New Kryptonians, their customs and culture to life and it’s fascinating. The show was only able to just give us a glimpse into their culture but I like how your expanding everything and giving us more. I’m definitely curious to see how everything plays out. I love this story and I can’t wait to get caught up. Thank you!

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It would take some time for his body to make the physiological and mental adjustment to living under the rays of a red sun.
This is such cool detail.

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He remembered his early days at the Daily Planet when he and Lois had covered several EPRAD launches.
I love that you're bringing it back to the series here, especially when Clark is so far away from the familiar that we know.

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But here on the planet that held a large remnant of his father’s people, he felt more alone, frightened and alien than ever before.
Nice juxtaposition.

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Now he faced an enemy whose agenda was greater than that of Lex Luthor.
Such an interesting comparison!

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His head held high, the persona of Kal-El, First Lord of New Krypton emerged and seemed to fill the corridor as he walked toward the airlock.
Such powerful phrasing here!

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Even Trey, who had seen Jor-El wear that same garment, stood without a word,
That's so bittersweet, that he's wearing his dad's robe!

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Counselor Jen-Mai. For some odd reason, he made Clark feel instantly uneasy.
Great foreshadowing in this section of his potential!

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She and Lara had been close friends when his mother was alive and stood by her side when Jor-El and Lara exchanged vows.
It's great that you're planting in so many links to his parents.

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Lady Polara bowed her regal head and responded in kind, “The joy is mine. To ultimately see my beloved grandson again after so many years.”
Awww, she's already such a breath of fresh air, and a great contrast to the other Kryptonians.

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With those words, the elderly man bent one knee and bowed deeply in respect, but not before a few tears trailed down his cheeks.
This character seems like another sweet link to Clark's family and past!

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She would have to prove to him and the rest of those gentlemen that her grandson's presence was the right decision for all the people of New Krypton.
Love her fire! So great that Clark has such a fierce ally on his side, since he's without Lois!

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That was an interesting chapter. You’re bringing the New Kryptonians, their customs and culture to life and it’s fascinating. The show was only able to just give us a glimpse into their culture but I like how your expanding everything and giving us more. I’m definitely curious to see how everything plays out. I love this story and I can’t wait to get caught up. Thank you!

More than anything I wanted to expand the world of New Krypton. After all it is the world where Clark's (Kal-El) family lived, ruled and until a certain sad cosmic event thrived. But it is only a glimpse. If you want to know a little more about Jor-El and others try reading An Unexpected Visitor: Part one of the Visitor Trilogy


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