The first time Bruce heard the slightly nasal, geeky voice in his ear, he had no idea who it was.
I love this touch, it's so true--when Clark's in full-on Geek Mode, it would be difficult for someone who knew him only as Superman to even make the connection.
"I don't mind being alone. It's what I'm used to."
"That doesn't make it right."
I don't think I quoted this exchange the first time through, and I'm not sure why, because it's perfect, and captures flawlessly the dynamic between them. I love it.
Beautiful setup to the relationship deepening here. I love your pacing, you really take your time getting into the details of how these two men negotiate a friendship. I could read a story like this forever.
Thanks! I found it so challenging to build their relationship from strangers to lovers, and I was constantly worried about forcing it. I find the comm link is an excellent device for moving things along. I frigging love that comm link.
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I love this touch, it's so true--when Clark's in full-on Geek Mode, it would be difficult for someone who knew him only as Superman to even make the connection.
"I don't mind being alone. It's what I'm used to."
"That doesn't make it right."
I don't think I quoted this exchange the first time through, and I'm not sure why, because it's perfect, and captures flawlessly the dynamic between them. I love it.
Beautiful setup to the relationship deepening here. I love your pacing, you really take your time getting into the details of how these two men negotiate a friendship. I could read a story like this forever.
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*sniffles at Clark facing his first Christmas without family*
I'm glad Bruce invited him to the Manor. He needs this, too.
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