I wonder if it had to do with the fact that he had no fresh air and no sunlight that he didn't improve, or the fact that the radiation still lingered due to their confined space even though Chloe closed the box? Or is it something more sinister. Since Lionel has been keeping a close eye on Chloe, perhaps had the Torch bugged and knew about Clark's allergy and wanted to test it for himself?
I'm glad she still has some feelings for him though, that she doesn't want him dead, just truly sorry while being able to protect herself at the same time.
I hope Clark doesn't bring it up with her, lets her come to him on her terms. I know it's got to nag on her conscience.
“I wonder if it had to do with the fact that he had no fresh air and no sunlight that he didn't improve, or the fact that the radiation still lingered due to their confined space even though Chloe closed the box? Or is it something more sinister. Since Lionel has been keeping a close eye on Chloe, perhaps had the Torch bugged and knew about Clark's allergy and wanted to test it for himself?”
Ooh, that would have been a wonderfully intriguing angle to follow, if Lionel had bugged the Torch!
Alas, it’s nothing quite that elaborate. It was just the concentration of kryptonite in a lead-lined elevator, exacerbated by the alarm ringing and the banging on the doors. Poor Clark. :-(
“I'm glad she still has some feelings for him though, that she doesn't want him dead, just truly sorry while being able to protect herself at the same time.” She’s just a mess right now. Everything seems to be going downhill for her; no friends, no Daily Planet, no income for her father...and she still has to see the person who raped her every day.
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I felt so badly for Clark, yet so proud of him for suffering through it when Chloe asked him to hold on. That was a very well written, if terrifying, encounter. I guess it tapped into my own claustrophobia - my heart beat is still elevated!
As for the final section, at first I almost wanted to shake Chloe a bit for not realizing that Clark is scarcely walking around 'without a care in the world'. Then I realized I was letting my pro-Clark tendencies blind me to her truth. I love the bit about her wanting to believe in Clark but fearing her own judgement. It made me remember just how badly he has hurt her. Great section.
I felt so badly for Clark, yet so proud of him for suffering through it when Chloe asked him to hold on. That was a very well written, if terrifying, encounter. I guess it tapped into my own claustrophobia - my heart beat is still elevated!”
OMG I’m so sorry! That’s why I put a warning up. My Mum’s claustrophobic, so I’ve seen how terrifying it can be to those who suffer from it. Sorry to have spooked you, Jen! *cuddles*
“As for the final section, at first I almost wanted to shake Chloe a bit for not realizing that Clark is scarcely walking around 'without a care in the world'. Then I realized I was letting my pro-Clark tendencies blind me to her truth. I love the bit about her wanting to believe in Clark but fearing her own judgement. It made me remember just how badly he has hurt her.”We all have our character preferences & biases - I know I certainly do. ;-) And yes, Chloe has been badly scarred by what Clark did to her, and her anger is certainly justifiable. But the question then becomes how much ‘
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Ooowww.... Chloe is co confuset, i hope that after this they will talk, but i guess it is too soon... Wonderful chapter, so in elevaton was another kryptonite pieyce or something happen to Chlo's piece?
“Ooowww.... Chloe is co confused, i hope that after this they will talk, but i guess it is too soon...”
Still a bit too soon, Maddie. But we’re getting there! ;-)
“Wonderful chapter, so in elevator was another kryptonite piece or something happen to Chlo's piece?”
The elevator panels were lined with lead, so the kryptonite radiation remained in the air even after Chloe put the rock away. There were no other pieces of kryptonite in there.
I like that Chloe is self-aware enough to realize what her motivations are in wanting to hurt Clark and fearing that he may attack her again is at the top of her list.
It's especially sad, because she wants to forgive Clark but she's still so traumatised by the rape that she can't decide whether or not she can trust him again. :( We'll see how that goes...
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Quick update honey after the last one!
Great new chapter! *Cuddles You and Clark*
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Thanks, Jan!
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I'm glad she still has some feelings for him though, that she doesn't want him dead, just truly sorry while being able to protect herself at the same time.
I hope Clark doesn't bring it up with her, lets her come to him on her terms. I know it's got to nag on her conscience.
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Ooh, that would have been a wonderfully intriguing angle to follow, if Lionel had bugged the Torch!
Alas, it’s nothing quite that elaborate. It was just the concentration of kryptonite in a lead-lined elevator, exacerbated by the alarm ringing and the banging on the doors. Poor Clark. :-(
“I'm glad she still has some feelings for him though, that she doesn't want him dead, just truly sorry while being able to protect herself at the same time.” She’s just a mess right now. Everything seems to be going downhill for her; no friends, no Daily Planet, no income for her father...and she still has to see the person who raped her every day. ( ... )
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I felt so badly for Clark, yet so proud of him for suffering through it when Chloe asked him to hold on. That was a very well written, if terrifying, encounter. I guess it tapped into my own claustrophobia - my heart beat is still elevated!
As for the final section, at first I almost wanted to shake Chloe a bit for not realizing that Clark is scarcely walking around 'without a care in the world'. Then I realized I was letting my pro-Clark tendencies blind me to her truth. I love the bit about her wanting to believe in Clark but fearing her own judgement. It made me remember just how badly he has hurt her. Great section.
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I felt so badly for Clark, yet so proud of him for suffering through it when Chloe asked him to hold on. That was a very well written, if terrifying, encounter. I guess it tapped into my own claustrophobia - my heart beat is still elevated!”
OMG I’m so sorry! That’s why I put a warning up. My Mum’s claustrophobic, so I’ve seen how terrifying it can be to those who suffer from it. Sorry to have spooked you, Jen! *cuddles*
“As for the final section, at first I almost wanted to shake Chloe a bit for not realizing that Clark is scarcely walking around 'without a care in the world'. Then I realized I was letting my pro-Clark tendencies blind me to her truth. I love the bit about her wanting to believe in Clark but fearing her own judgement. It made me remember just how badly he has hurt her.”We all have our character preferences & biases - I know I certainly do. ;-) And yes, Chloe has been badly scarred by what Clark did to her, and her anger is certainly justifiable. But the question then becomes how much ‘ ( ... )
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Wonderful chapter, so in elevaton was another kryptonite pieyce or something happen to Chlo's piece?
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Still a bit too soon, Maddie. But we’re getting there! ;-)
“Wonderful chapter, so in elevator was another kryptonite piece or something happen to Chlo's piece?”
The elevator panels were lined with lead, so the kryptonite radiation remained in the air even after Chloe put the rock away. There were no other pieces of kryptonite in there.
Glad you like, hun. Thanks for commenting! :-)
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I like that Chloe is self-aware enough to realize what her motivations are in wanting to hurt Clark and fearing that he may attack her again is at the top of her list.
Continued excellent work on this fic :)
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Thanks for the lovely comments, Kit! :)
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