Mmmm, I like this. Gracious blowjobs would be even better. It's sort of sad that Lex works best when Clark is confused, but then that's bad destiny for you. Lois might be able to love Human!Clark, but there'd always be leftover pity. Since Lex doesn't feel pity, he wouldn't have the same problem. Others, possibly, but not that problem.

Re: beta. Thank goodness. I was beginning to worry that I'd outbitched myself and made a mortal enemy. Whenever you want to go back & forth about it, let me know. Following the traditions of my people, I'll be eating Chinese food & seeing movies on Xmas, but I guess you're a bit busier, so I won't expect anything.