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I believe that I understand where Clark is coming from. A core part of his identity has been invalidated and he’s suffering from the shock that, in a worst-case scenario, he was discarded as an inconvenience and then lied to about it by his biological parents.
I don’t wish to argue that this is not a possible reaction for any individual in circumstances such as this. I would expect that a shock like this could result is a range of behaviors. At one extreme I could see Clark turning away from those near him with doubts about all his relationships. On the other extreme would be a reaction where Clark turned toward those close to him and cherished the relationships that he has even more.
I was simply saying that based on my vision of Clark and his personality, I would expect his reaction to be more in line with the second option. I certainly acknowledge that the first is a possible reaction based on the circumstances.
I was not in any way trying to criticize the structure of the story and apologize if it appeared that I was being critical in that way. I am simply a bit provincial in my perspective and sometimes struggle when I encounter a reality that is at variance with my expectation.
Now, all that said, the fact that this story is at variance with my vision in no way prevents me from enjoying it. I am enjoying it and certainly agree that this is a superior work.
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Terry, I think I love you. 
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His wife scrambled down from his arms, straightened her skirt, and said, "<Exactly what I told you, Clark---dinner with your parents.>" Heck of a cliff-hanger, Queen! Keep going! JD (who's great-grandparents came over on the boat from Naples and is wondering where in the world Italy fits into this thread.  )
"Meg...who let you back in the house?" -Family Guy
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Hehe - It doesn't, JD. Except the great Queenie [who is *not* reading OTOH but knows more about it that just about anyone, including *possibly* a tidbit or two my betas may not be aware of yet] keeps insisting a yet-to-be-introduced character is Italian. I keep insisting this person is not Italian, but whenever she helps me plot, we spend like ten minutes going 'round and 'round over who is Italian and who is not  . Carol [/whisper/ Larnie /whisper]
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Ok, there's been a change of plans--I'll be leaving at a later date, which means I should be able to keep the posting on schedule.  And Carol, fine. If you really insist on making your characters Italian, then they can be Italian. It won't bother me any. 
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Terrific plotline and looking forward to more..  
If she had to move heaven and Earth, perhaps come back to haunt Perry and explain the story after they'd killed her, she would do it.
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Still have to see a reason why I should feel scared off. This is just a different sort of humor "<Is he ill?!!>" Lara asked, turning white as ice formed in her blood. "<He's not dying, is he?!>" "<No, no,>" Dr. Bernard-Klein reassured her. "<It's just...a thing. You know--erm...>" He made a vague hand gesture. "<A Classified, personal thing that isn't really anything to wo---->" Oh... That. 
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