okay, so you're nonchalant ([info]runpunkrun) wrote,
@ 2003-06-23 14:42:00
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Current mood: aggravated
Entry tags:fan/fiction, men of steel

Fic: Brand New Normal
My computer is about to lock up at any moment here, so let's do this quickly!

Fandom: Smallville
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Story: Brand New Normal

Betas included the fabulous [info]ukcalico, the amazing [info]kormantic, the stupendous [info]wearemany, and the death-defying [info]iamsab. [info]corinna_5 even helped with titles and mocking. *g*

I like all kinds of feedback. You can e-mail me or comment here. E-mailed feedback will probably get a longer response, but all feedback will be appreciated and enjoyed.

Now to carefully reboot.


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[info]dolimir_k
2003-06-23 03:48 pm UTC (link)
Girl, I absolutely loved this story and your portrayal of Clark! And Clark's relationship with his mom! And girl, I'm totally jealous of your phrasings! I was going to cut and paste what I liked but it got to be too much! Suffice it to say, I love the way you play with language.

You really put a smile on my face.

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-23 04:31 pm UTC (link)
Glad you liked it! Martha's my secret girlfriend, so I was happy to finally get her in one of my stories. *g*

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(Anonymous)
2003-06-23 05:23 pm UTC (link)
Very well done. I must say, your use of language and phrasing was terrific. I really liked the whole premise of this story -- it makes sense that folks thought something was "wrong" with Clark and Clark delving into this perceived "wrongness" to get to know himself and what he actually wants -- which is Lex (we all want Lex). Very nice and thanks for sharing.
SweetDee

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-23 09:19 pm UTC (link)
Hey SweetDee. Yes, Lex is the answer to everything that ails Clark (and us *g*) because Lex is weird enough in his own ways that he doesn't consider Clark's difference to be a bad thing. Thanks for the feedback!

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marcasita
2003-06-23 06:38 pm UTC (link)
Your Clark was so goofily adorable and identifiable, which is a bit of a trick to translate when dealing with well, Clark. It was wonderful the way you eased into his impressions of Lex so that when things did start cooking, I certainly hadn't expected it! But it also wasn't out of nowhere, either, if that makes sense. You gave so many SV characters such true voices. Thanks for this one!

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-23 09:13 pm UTC (link)
It does make sense! And it's good to hear. I'd tried to put in little hints of Clark's attraction to Lex, even if Clark himself didn't yet recognize them for what they were. Looks like it worked. *g*

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lastscorpion
2003-06-23 06:55 pm UTC (link)
What a cute, funny story! Clark seemed very high-schoolish in this one. I especially liked this phrase: stopping was a complicated process that usually involved him running into something or falling down LOL!

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-23 08:45 pm UTC (link)
Thanks! I tried my best to make him sound like a high schooler. The first two stories I wrote had him at 22 and 18, so this was a new Clark for me.

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[info]digitalwave
2003-06-23 11:36 pm UTC (link)
This was wonderful! The 'voices' were right on and Chloe, CLark and Pete were actually acting like teenagers.

I loved how well you showed that Clark was still growing into his new skin; all long legs, new powers and a growing awareness of his new sexuality.

Your descriptive phrases were wonderful, it was very easy to 'see' what Clark saw. Lex was grace and sex personified and, Martha was wonderful as well. Very, very nice!

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-24 12:06 pm UTC (link)
...all long legs, new powers and a growing awareness of his new sexuality.

Mmmmm, I like the sound of that. Thanks for the sexy feedback! *g*

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[info]digitalwave
2003-06-24 07:23 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the sexy story! :)

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[info]supergrover24
2003-06-24 06:45 am UTC (link)
This was such a great story. All of your characterization was perfect, especially Clark's. There aren't a lot of writers that can give us a believable teenage Clark, but you did an excellent job. I especially like your Martha. Mom of an alien, asking him to lift the fridge, but still not treating him any different than she'd treat a "normal" kid. Thanks for sharing!

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-24 12:16 pm UTC (link)
I figure Martha's pretty cool about the whole alien thing. Afterall, she is the one who decided to keep Clark. Thanks for the note. :)

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[info]lapetite_kiki
2003-06-24 03:52 pm UTC (link)
Love it!
It so beautifully written with very real characterization.
It’s always a pleasure to read your stories. :)

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[info]runpunkrun
2003-06-24 04:00 pm UTC (link)
Thank you! And let me take the time to say that the Clark/Lex kiss you made there is exceedingly hot. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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[info]lapetite_kiki
2003-06-24 04:18 pm UTC (link)
It was my pleasure to share it, since I thought Clex fans needed a little boost for the summer.

I’m glad you like it!

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oh wow...
[info]shrii
2003-07-01 09:26 pm UTC (link)
so i read this when i found a link on Calico's lj...because she usually has all these connections to yummy fics...and..
*speechless*
the fic made me squirm in my seat and spend a long time afterwards reminiscing about why....

O_o

..thanks. ^_-;;

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Re: oh wow...
[info]runpunkrun
2003-07-02 12:17 am UTC (link)
Hee! Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for taking the time to comment. :)

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