Open Thread: Oracle Hotline

[mithen]

 --What is your current POV character's greatest fear?

It's interesting because writing a distinctly AU Superman is always kind of an odd experience! I think this version of Clark's greatest fear is exposing the people who took him in as a baby to danger, but I am not sure who those people are (do the Kents exist in this universe or did he just take the name "Kent" at random? I don't know yet, but surely the Kents exist, right?) It's kind of fascinating working with such a bare-bones AU. It's not like starting from scratch where I can do anything I want, but so much is still unknown! I suppose that's very common when writing comic book characters without a lot of backstory...

I hope everything is purring along for you with your most recent projects, whatever they may be!

 

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[bradygirl_12]

Frank's greatest fear is his worry that Adam won't stick with him because he's so much older and Adam's worry is not measuring up. Adam's a worrier (shown in the series) and has anxiety, which I am well-acquainted with! Poor boys! 🥺

I will finish this original novel or else! ☺️

[mithen]

I didn't realize there was a big age difference! That combined with them being cops is really interesting--that kind of high-pressure job can really make differences in age and experience stand out, too.

Yay for finishing the novel! I hope it happened or will happen soon!

[bradygirl_12]

The May/December aspect is really interesting. Frank can be progressive and Adam old-fashioned at times, and there are scenarios I envision when Frank retires, Adam goes with him. I don't think the poor guy could last until he was eligible to put in his papers with his heightened sensitivity. He is a candidate for early burn-out. 🥺