:D Haha, thank you, anon - while there is definitely some "oh, Bruce" coming (because, well, it's me), I figured Clark should get the chance to express at least a little frustration first! So I'm glad you liked how that section worked out.

I can't believe it's nearly over already??

/o\ :D AND HERE I'VE BEEN FEELING SO BAD ABOUT DRAGGING THIS DAMN THING OUT SO HARD. ♥ Man, it's just a whole other level of compliment that I can go on at this kind of length and you guys will stick around to read it, and I appreciate it so, so much. THANK YOU.