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Interesting. In part five we learned that this 'Verse's Clark did not form the foundation of a "a utopian society".

Yet everything the visiting Clark has done has made it harder for Clark to have a relationship with Lois Lane and to become Superman.

Perhaps the "Protectors" plan is tick off Clark till he reaches a point where he rebels against the "help" this other Clark is providing.

I'd love to see this Clark adopt a masked costume that looks nothing like Superman's and begin helping on his own in the shadows.

Perhaps a masked or hooded version of the New Krypton costume.

Or perhaps something like

Your version of the story heightens the jealousy that Clark felt for Superman (and essentially for himself) in the original season.

The first interview had a very different feeling with a third party present. It no longer sizzled with desire. (An observation, not a criticism. The story reads well as it stands, it just is a stark contrast.)

I still think that the earlier warning given by a different reader applies. Make sure that you don't turn dear Clark into a sheltered rose (or a hothouse tomato, as he put it). In fact, the best roses are fiercely pruned before they bloom.


Elisabeth

It's lots of fun to read Clark's perspective! Thanks for a great story.

Thanks for the feedback!

Framework4, I never meant to imply that this Clark won't ever form the basis of a utopian society. The point is for Superman to be there to help him get there. I guess I should say that when I said "it would be too difficult for [Clark]" to become Superman that wasn't meant to imply that this Clark is weak, just that there are differences in this world and with this Clark and Lois that meant had Clark tried to do something like become Superman at the same point in time we are used to, it would not have worked out.

However, it is also true that this Clark is a bit more timid than the one we are used to. He won't always be that way - and I actually see that as a central tenant of the story such that once Clark is substantially strong willed enough, there's not much more story to tell. In a similar vein, this Lois is a bit more mean than Lois on the show. These are not large differences, just subtle differences in their personalities, but it leads to some actions being different as well.

I'm not sure this Clark will ever don a masked costume (other than perhaps Superman), but he will become a stronger person, more sure of himself. And I'm not ruling out the masked hero idea.

Elizabeth -

This is one of the interesting things for me about writing this. I wasn't thinking about this aspect when I had the idea, but Clark's feelings for Superman (and Lois' feelings for him) are so much clearer cut for Clark when he is not Superman. This makes things probably a bit less frustrating for him, but it also increases the intensity of his jealousy.

AmyPrime - Thanks for leaving feedback! I'm glad to hear you are reading.

- Nancy