What are you going to do to accomplish it, given the constraints on your powers?
With the power of persuasion (yes!), I'd convince S1 Lana to get go into therapy. By admitting she's very psychologically damaged (because she'd do that in order to: 1.) convince Nell therapy (aka professional intervention)'s necessary; 2.) prove to Nell she admitting there's a problem is the first step), Lana becomes more symbolic of the damage of the meteor shower than that crappy magazine cover. Further, she'd actually suggest to Nell she should probably go to a facility for intensive sessions.
What do you think the effect of your change will be?
Dancing in the streets?
Removing Lana from Clark's orbit and recasting her as a "troubled teen" would remove the canon hold she has on Clark. Too bad I can't convince the staff at the facility to try electroshock on her pinkness.
What might be the unintended consequences?
I suppose Lana could *die* in treatment, but it's more likely she'd develop a spine and travel a bit, occasionally sending postcards to Pete.
Although, witnessing the "perfect" girl own her own problems could convince Clark he too needs therapy. He wouldn't be wrong.
Looking over the consequences, I have to say they're made entirely of *win*.
SCENARIO #2 (utterly motivated by the promise of S5 and yes, said scenario would involve *genuine character motivation*. Shocking, I know!):
What is your goal?
To make sure Lex remembers *everything* leading up to and including his time as Zod – which means he knows about Kryptonians – including Clark. Why? Because years of forgetting is more evil than Lex could ever dream of being.
What are you going to do to accomplish it, given the constraints on your powers?
Lex gets a full Season 5-plus mental un-wipe.
What do you think the effect of your change will be?
Lex goes on an anti-alien tear. Every project he initiates is designed to learn about "Them" and protect "Us" - and potentially destroy Them. He doesn't see Clark as part of the solution: Clark's part of the problem. Lex doesn't run around talking about "invasions" and "aliens" – he's done his time in Belle Reve – but he's aware the reality is bigger than Smallville's mutant population. Continuing the work he started a year ago means Lex gets to be the hero of the story.
What might be the unintended consequences?
Lex could try to recruit Lana – and Lana could let the beans slip about Clark within earshot of the wrong person. The slip would lead to Clark running for his life.
Lex could decide experimenting on mutants isn't enough – and decide to go right to the source (aka Clark).
Clark might discover that Lex knows *everything* - and *freak out*.
Clark might discover that Lex knows *everything* - and decide spandex is the only option.
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What is your goal?
To get Lana some psychological help.
What are you going to do to accomplish it, given the constraints on your powers?
With the power of persuasion (yes!), I'd convince S1 Lana to get go into therapy. By admitting she's very psychologically damaged (because she'd do that in order to: 1.) convince Nell therapy (aka professional intervention)'s necessary; 2.) prove to Nell she admitting there's a problem is the first step), Lana becomes more symbolic of the damage of the meteor shower than that crappy magazine cover. Further, she'd actually suggest to Nell she should probably go to a facility for intensive sessions.
What do you think the effect of your change will be?
Dancing in the streets?
Removing Lana from Clark's orbit and recasting her as a "troubled teen" would remove the canon hold she has on Clark. Too bad I can't convince the staff at the facility to try electroshock on her pinkness.
What might be the unintended consequences?
I suppose Lana could *die* in treatment, but it's more likely she'd develop a spine and travel a bit, occasionally sending postcards to Pete.
Although, witnessing the "perfect" girl own her own problems could convince Clark he too needs therapy. He wouldn't be wrong.
Looking over the consequences, I have to say they're made entirely of *win*.
SCENARIO #2 (utterly motivated by the promise of S5 and yes, said scenario would involve *genuine character motivation*. Shocking, I know!):
What is your goal?
To make sure Lex remembers *everything* leading up to and including his time as Zod – which means he knows about Kryptonians – including Clark. Why? Because years of forgetting is more evil than Lex could ever dream of being.
What are you going to do to accomplish it, given the constraints on your powers?
Lex gets a full Season 5-plus mental un-wipe.
What do you think the effect of your change will be?
Lex goes on an anti-alien tear. Every project he initiates is designed to learn about "Them" and protect "Us" - and potentially destroy Them. He doesn't see Clark as part of the solution: Clark's part of the problem. Lex doesn't run around talking about "invasions" and "aliens" – he's done his time in Belle Reve – but he's aware the reality is bigger than Smallville's mutant population. Continuing the work he started a year ago means Lex gets to be the hero of the story.
What might be the unintended consequences?
Lex could try to recruit Lana – and Lana could let the beans slip about Clark within earshot of the wrong person. The slip would lead to Clark running for his life.
Lex could decide experimenting on mutants isn't enough – and decide to go right to the source (aka Clark).
Clark might discover that Lex knows *everything* - and *freak out*.
Clark might discover that Lex knows *everything* - and decide spandex is the only option.