an issue so serious it calls for Serious Chinese Food

[clarklike]

[ Filtered from the First Gens. (Outsiders, People Beyond, etc.)]By now we've all gathered that everyone disappearing is ending up in the Dead Zone. We don't know why, but until we get more clues, we have to focus on getting those people back safely

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Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

I only know what I've read, seeing as how the people I tried to talk to about were kind of tight lipped, but it seems like they don't know much either. But whoever did it could have been operating with powers that would explain a lot of the mystery: unlike what's happening this time around.

I don't know enough of the people here to rule out that one of them might put the possibility of getting out of here above the lives of some of their fellow residents. It's not something I really like thinking about, it was just a possibility. But it's a moot point anyways, since even if someone were willing to go that far, they couldn't have been behind this. Which means if we have a culprit, it's the castle, or something outside of it.

And I have to agree, it seems an odd move for the castle to make, since it seems so intent on keeping people in. But I thought the Outsiders in Tony's suits had actually physically brought people back here before; if they had the means to just magically transport residents from spot to spot like this, why would they even have to resort to threats?

Lois

[clarklike]

Did any of the people caught in that Midnight Man ordeal have any special powers, or were they primarily human? If they were just human and didn't have any other senses... it could have been just about anything.

Which is why none of this makes sense. The castle has no reason to put people in a place where it doesn't like people going. The Outsiders have no reason to drag people out there, unless they're trying to lure out groups... which makes no sense, because they asked us to stay out entirely.

As for residents, many of them would be capable of pulling off the kidnapping without anyone noticing -- Prime, Hank, Riful, Joshua, anyone with magic or superspeed. But even then, how could anyone get them a hundred miles out into the Dead Zone, instantaneously?

Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

I wish I had so much as a sound working theory for you, Smallville, but the most disturbing part of this is I can't think of a single one.

Unless there's someone out there we don't know about yet. Or we're reading someone or something's motivations all wrong.

Lois

[clarklike]

We've still got time. Thinking about it, if I can see Lana, Julian or Sakura, maybe they've got DNA samples left on them or something.

As for a dark horse somewhere... that's always a possibility.

Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

Because we didn't have enough things worth worrying about.

You'll be happy to hear, though, that I cast my vote for turning castleward again once we get everybody back within the borders. For now, at least.

Lois

[clarklike]

I was hoping that'd be the consensus.

Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

I'm still not sure what everyone's voting but Lana and I are at least on the same page about it. And considering what she's just been through, I think her vote should count for two.

Lois

[clarklike]

There'll be another chance to go come spring.

Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

[She really doesn't like... thinking that long term about this place, still. :| Sorry, Clark.]

You can save the sales pitch, like I said, I already accept that now's not the world's best timing. We've got bigger things to worry about. Just have to convince the rest of the crew to feel the same way, and I think Claire's the only one who might argue.

Lois

[clarklike]

If she argues, let me know.

[He will carry her back kicking and screaming if it comes to it.]

Clark

[loisfuckinglane]

I think I can handle the teenage girl. You worry about the more supersized problems.

Lois

[clarklike]

Alright, alright.