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Michael's Here! Time for the fun. She’s fun. Since I prefer not to use the word ‘good’. Fun works. Good, not so much. They’re actually sending non-scientists up? "Colonists" to me says there are non-scientists. /imagines Lois talking to someone about just how likely they are to die on the way up. Probably not a good thing to say since she's the one who finds the bomb. See, Lois? Love exists and always wins out. You should try it some time. What’s the worst that could happen? Alpine fortress? Asteroid shelter? Leash? Just because other people are fools, does that mean she should jump off the cliff too? She really isn’t one of the science people, is she? Is she part of the relaxation program for the male-staffed Station Council Board? Well, I'm sure she meant shorts and t-shirt, not nothing, nothing. Probably just administrative help. /imagines Lois holding up a sign reading ‘Gotcha, Star’. But that would mean that Lois acknowledges the existance and almost equality of the Met. Star to the DP, which she would never do. You know, I do wonder what the writers had been thinking. Then again, nobody watches LnC for its A-plot. You never know while flying around and working on something in the electrical compartment, if the shuttle will hit turbulance and someone will need to sit down and buckle up. He should have ordered her to go on the space station and told her that Kent here would cover her stories while she’s up. Nah, she would have insisted on doing both. Duh! OTOH, it might be the secondary burn stage ignition? Would they have installed it slightly tilted? Yeah, if it blew up around him that might be kinda awkward to explain. Plus, Lois would be dead and that would be a bummer. So, about 10-13 seconds to launch. I believe the difference between the launch clock and the bomb clock is closer to 30 seconds. How could they do that on the show? Or did Tempus actually erect a timebubble in there. Why would Tempus want to delay the launch? To save his own skin that he doesn't know about? Plus, sorry, Tempus still DOA in this dimension. Well, he had a head start and he only had to fly across town instead of 1/2 way across the country. She had him before ‘hello’? Yes, but *she* doesn't know that. Stay up there and phone the story in using the station’s on board radio equipment? Why not? I think that's why canon Lois did. Also, she can go to space anytime. All she needs is a space suit. Nah, this Clark wouldn't risk it. /remembers final scene from James Bond – Moonraker/ Yes, S1 Superman and Lois do have a bit of a Bond and Bond girl relationship (without all that pesky sex). Duh. Lois has learned in the past, that if she dresses like a professional, she gets the scoop or interview in question. Nobody serious wants to be interviewed by a bimbo. Like that wouldn’t be a wasted gift. Could be a fun game though, for the powers that be: What win’s out, prescient insight into danger or the willingness to ignore said danger? Again, best intentions are not always what happens in heat of the moment. /Points to playbook, Step 1/ /Pst. can alt-Clark borrow yours? He never got one./ /chokes/ Sounds like Clark won’t have to be patient. He really is hard to satisfy, isn’t he? A bit. /is not willing to bet used penny on that one/ Ooooh! He’s a Toyota Prius. Don't be silly, Michael. A FLYING Toyota Prius. How about ‘anatomically correct man’? I don't think he really needs to state the obvious, does he? Yep, he’ll take that groupie anywhere she wants. Kitchen. Shower. Bedroom. Closet. Rooftop. Didn’t you kind of imply that Fast Lane is not appropriate here? And do I really have to wait until I open part 7 to find out how it will continue? Yes. (I mean I could tell you that they now spend the next three day having a flying boinkfest, after which Lois will discover CK=S, they will argue for about 20 parts, until she finally forgives him, they ask Cat to join a three... oh, wait, Gfic boards. Have I been posting this story on the Gfic boards? Oh, me, oh my? I can't post those parts now... Hmmmm. Well, I'll just send them to the burning trash heap and find something else to post. Thanks for letting me Spoiler-filled recap, and can you apologize to Tank for me for having Clark impregnanting the entire DP staff... and hiring Jimmy and about 3 of his clones as their full-time nannies.)
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"Colonists" to me says there are non-scientists. They have *way* too much money. Then again, they did upgrade their first space colony within three short years to a really massive orbital habitat. Probably not a good thing to say since she's the one who finds the bomb. "No, your honor, I did not mean to imply that *I* am responsible for the bomb. I was only trying to scam my way aboard." Just because other people are fools, does that mean she should jump off the cliff too? But look, there's water down at the bottom: quote:She really isn’t one of the science people, is she? Is she part of the relaxation program for the male-staffed Station Council Board?
Well, I'm sure she meant shorts and t-shirt, not nothing, nothing. Probably just administrative help. Michael
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They have *way* too much money. Then again, they did upgrade their first space colony within three short years to a really massive orbital habitat. No, I was thinking these were the pre-moneyed colonists. You know the ones the moneyed people sent up first to make sure that they survived and didn't become fat or anything before they tried it. "No, your honor, I did not mean to imply that *I* am responsible for the bomb. I was only trying to scam my way aboard." Exactly. But look, there's water down at the bottom: Are you saying that Lois leaps into the water before testing it's depth? Until the Star drives the DP into ruin. And she only noticed them then because of Linda King. /pokes explanation and tries to look convinced/ <<chuckle>> Umm... You started the countdown for the shuttle with 45 seconds. A few moments (1-5 seconds) later, Lois noticed the countdown of the bomb at a minute and a half (75-90 seconds). So, the two counters are 30-45 seconds apart. So, yeah, best case, it's 30 seconds to launch. But only if you go really low. Okay, I rechecked on the show. Lois noticed the bomb at 37 seconds to launch. The timer stood at 120 seconds. And then, at the countdown at 29 seconds, the bomb stood at 32 seconds. So, while time for Lois was 90 seconds, time outside the shuttle only inched forward a mere 12 seconds, or so. That's 7.5x normal time. Are you still trying to convince me that there wasn't a time device active on board, as well? Oh, THAT time space bubble. Maybe. Michael: He had her before "Hello" Me: Yes, but *she* doesn't know that.
He should tell her? Maybe he will. Or maybe, he won't have to. I *so* need a non-sarcasm smiley. What? You've been sarcastic? Yes, S1 Superman and Lois do have a bit of a Bond and Bond girl relationship (without all that pesky sex).
/believes someone missed a point there along the way/ Possbily. But I did find this... Michael:Duh. Lois has learned in the past, that if she dresses like a professional, she gets the scoop or interview in question.
ME: Nobody serious wants to be interviewed by a bimbo.
'professional'. Right, of course. Sorry. Michael: /Points to playbook, Step 1/
Me: /Pst. can alt-Clark borrow yours? He never got one./
/hands it over/ Alt-Clark: <turns over book and flips quickly through it>. "I don't understand. Is it supposed to be blank?" Is he going to need to borrow protection, next? He never joined the boyscouts, did he? Protection? Why would he need that? He and Lois are from different planets? <<ducking>> And why would he join the BoyScouts? The male-female ratio is really BAD. Rather spent his time in his girlscout girlfriend's tent? Rachel was never his "girlfriend", only a friend who was a girl. Lana didn't really like all the work she had to do to earn stuff in scouts, plus she got upset when she learned the GirlScouts didn't get the cookies for free, and never joined. Technically, SHE was his first and only real girlfriend. You really have a bad opinion of alt-Clark, don't you? He's really not that bad of a guy. Just trying to find his way in the world, the best way he can. Lois is rather oblivious when it comes to the finer details of Superman's anatomy? She's discovered that if she looks anywhere other than into Superman's eyes, she cannot form a complete thought, let alone remember her name or any questions for her article. There's a reason to her madness.
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No, I was thinking these were the pre-moneyed colonists. You know the ones the moneyed people sent up first to make sure that they survived and didn't become fat or anything before they tried it. You mean, like monkeys? Also, was talking about them as in the space program. Are you saying that Lois leaps into the water before testing it's depth? Why would I ever even consider to imply such a thing? I *know*. And finally, a reason to use it. Alt-Clark: <turns over book and flips quickly through it>. "I don't understand. Is it supposed to be blank?" He really doesn't understand the all's-fair-in-love-and-war concept, does he? You really have a bad opinion of alt-Clark, don't you? He's really not that bad of a guy. Just trying to find his way in the world, the best way he can. /shrugs/ He's fun to poke at. Plus, he once slept with a drugged and married Lois. /pokes some more/ Then again, considering what he did and did not do in part 7, one has to wonder... Jimmy probably shouldn't get to cozy with him. There's a reason to her madness. Michael
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You mean, like monkeys? Also, was talking about them as in the space program. First generation past monkeys. Like long term monkeys. He really doesn't understand the all's-fair-in-love-and-war concept, does he? Actually, as a matter of fact... he's horrible at it. But he's really trying to learn. /shrugs/ He's fun to poke at. Plus, he once slept with a drugged and married Lois. /pokes some more/ Then again, considering what he did and did not do in part 7, one has to wonder... Jimmy probably shouldn't get to cozy with him. DIFFERENT alt-Clark, Michael! Um... You don't think Jimmy and Clark should be friends? Is this because he doesn't want to date Cat? Or are you just trying to please Tank? Or is it one of those Kryptonian things?
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quote: He really doesn't understand the all's-fair-in-love-and-war concept, does he?
Actually, as a matter of fact... he's horrible at it. But he's really trying to learn. Imagines Clark in front of a multiple choice test: So, when a criminal Lex and Lois run away and Lois tells me to shove it, I do... a) Nothing b) Wish them all the best for the future c) Carry Lex to the police precinct Hmm... a)? DIFFERENT alt-Clark, Michael! Hmm...Oh? So, when did their timeline split and what was the trigger? Or is it one of those Kryptonian things? Yes, they separate pleasure and procreation. Michael
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Imagines Clark in front of a multiple choice test: So, when a criminal Lex and Lois run away and Lois tells me to shove it, I do... a) Nothing b) Wish them all the best for the future c) Carry Lex to the police precinct Hmm... a)? You really don't know how apt this question is right now. I want to pose my current writing delima on the boards as a question, but I don't know how to phrase it to not have spoilers. At least I have Super betas to help me out. I think I'll do when I got to the scene and just write out different reactions and see which one fit best. Of course, one Beta chose one option and another Beta chose another option, so I almost ended up having a "chose your own" part for the story. Instead I ended up combining the best lines and actions from both. Well, we'll see if it meshed together well enough but not for... Never mind. I don't think that will really work for this current scene I'm working on. As the reactions I'm thinking of are "right" and "left" on the spectrum. So, F) at super speed Clark kills Lex, makes it looks like suicide, and flies off into the sunset with Lois, against her will? (BTW - d. would have been ALL of the Above, and e - NONE of the above). DIFFERENT alt-Clark, Michael!
Hmm...Oh? So, when did their timeline split and what was the trigger? No, Michael, DIFFERENT story. Same alt-Clark, different story. There's no IDT Sickness in this story either, 'cause BOY that would really suck for alt-Clark. Yes, they separate pleasure and procreation. Test tube babies. How unfun is THAT?
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so I almost ended up having a "chose your own" part for the story. Michael
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That could get awkward with a story that's already 70 parts long. <<counting on fingers>> I've posted 12, 13 goes up tonight if the boards don't disappear again, I've just finished writing Part 30... Oh, you must have gotten my outline the last time you broke my firewall. /psst. There's a reason I broke this story into three books. Actually, if I had known HOW long Wrong Clark wanted to be I would have broken it into my bite-sized pieces... Like Nan's Home series... The THREE books are very different actually. / So, F) at super speed Clark kills Lex, makes it looks like suicide, and flies off into the sunset with Lois, against her will? True, but do we really want his off-spring, test-tube or not. </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Plus, someone in the story did mention something about a science-experiment gone wrong. In my story, Clark says he NOT a science-experiment gone wrong.
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True, but do we really want his off-spring, test-tube or not. Michael
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Next generation super villain, so Lois and Clark's offspring won't get bored. Plus, Little Lois will need a boyfriend when she gets 16. Why could I see this as a story? How to make Dad really hate your boyfriend before he met him. LiL: "Dad! You'd hate anyone I brought home." Clark: "Honey, you've brought home an Olsen, and even a Wayne and I never batted an eye. This is different." LiL: "How can Norbert be any different?" Lois: "Just trust us, honey, he's bad news." LiL: "But, Mom, he was sent to Iowa in a spaceship, just like Dad. Raised by farmers, just like Dad. And he knows how to fly, just like Dad! He's soooooo Cool." Lois: "Genetics, honey. Trust us, he's *not* like your father." LiL: "Well, I'm going to date him, whether you like it or not." Clark: "Over my dead body!" Norbert: "That can be arranged." Okay, I'm using up all my creative juices on this. I should put this to better use... Like Part 31. Oh, wait, there's more... Yes, but can you believe someone who protests that much? Plus, it's good for entertainment to knock down his self-confidence? This Clark has self-confidence?
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Okay, I'm using up all my creative juices on this. I should put this to better use... There's got to be a vignette (15-20 parts) in there somewhere. Plus, I live the shortened name (LiL). Wonder if they might actually continue to evolve it to Lilo or Lilly. Michael
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Originally posted by Darth Michael: There's got to be a vignette (15-20 parts) in there somewhere. Plus, I live the shortened name (LiL). Wonder if they might actually continue to evolve it to Lilo or Lilly. Oh, dear. I'm starting to get a reputation for long rambling stories. Should I add that to my ideas list (which is actually quite a short list, but the stories on it are long - currently includes: Book 3, sequel to ML, and thought bunny for a NK arc Nfic - oh, yeah, and summer fictathon "water fight" unploted fic)? Maybe we should post it as a challenge if you wanted to read it before the end of decade. I was thinking the same thing about her name. Or should it be Li'L = for Little Lois? Of course, naming their daughter that is just asking for trouble, wouldn't it?
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Of course, naming their daughter that is just asking for trouble, wouldn't it? More than the genetics would do anyway? Michael
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Originally posted by Laurach: My place.
Wow. This Lois is a bit more aggressive with Superman then our Lois. I like it! Laura Is she, or did the whole trip to her place happen off screen in canon? I mean, she has changed clothes at some point between when we last see her on the space shuttle and when she shows up in the newsroom in Superman's arms. And Cat in canon thinks that Lois and Superman got very friendly on the space station.
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