Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jonathan and Martha Kent, a loving couple, drive home from the hospital after giving birth to their son, David.
• A meteor shower occurs, one of which creates a chasm on the road, revealing a spaceship containing a baby boy (later revealed to be Superman).
• Jonathan initially wants to leave the scene, fearing government involvement, but Martha insists they adopt the alien baby.

Character Developments

• David Kent: He has transmigrated into the DC world as Jonathan and Martha's son. He possesses the Thanos template, granting him the Eternal physique, and seeks to unlock its full potential by gaining emotion points.
• Jonathan Kent: A kind and caring father, he initially wants to avoid trouble but eventually agrees to adopt the alien baby out of love for his wife and son.
• Martha Kent: A compassionate mother, she is determined to adopt the alien baby, believing it to be a gift from God.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and Compassion: Martha's unwavering kindness and compassion towards the alien baby drive the plot forward.
• Destiny and Fate: The arrival of the alien baby (Superman) and David's transmigration suggest that fate has brought them together.
• Family and Parenthood: The chapter explores the love and bond between parents and their children, as well as the responsibilities that come with parenthood.

Character Interactions

• Jonathan and Martha Kent: The couple's loving and supportive relationship is evident in their interactions. They make decisions together, considering each other's feelings and best interests.
• David and the Alien Baby (Superman): David, though an infant, seems to recognize the alien baby, and his actions influence Martha's decision to adopt him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David, a high schooler, is secretly fusing with the Thanos template, granting him immense power.
• Clark, David's older brother, wants to join the school football team but faces his parents' concerns about his Kryptonian strength.
• David teases Clark about his desire to join the football team, highlighting the power disparity between them.

Character Developments

• David: Shows calm and collected demeanor, aware of his growing power, and teases Clark about his desire to fit in.
• Clark: Struggles with his desire to participate in sports like his peers, despite his parents' concerns about his strength.
• Martha and Jonathan Kent: Worry about Clark's safety and express their concerns about him joining the football team.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: David's growing power and Clark's struggle with his Kryptonian strength highlight the theme of power and the responsibility that comes with it.
• Identity and belonging: Clark's desire to join the football team and fit in with his peers explores the theme of identity and the struggle to belong.
• Family dynamics: The interactions between the Kent family members showcase their loving but sometimes tense relationships.

Character Interactions

• David and Clark: David teases Clark about his desire to join the football team, highlighting the power disparity between them and their different approaches to fitting in.
• Martha and Jonathan Kent: The couple expresses their concerns about Clark's safety, showing their love and protectiveness towards him.
• Clark and his parents: Clark struggles to express his desire to participate in sports, leading to tension with his parents, who worry about his safety.

Key Plot Points

• Clark confesses his feelings to his parents, causing tension at the breakfast table.
• David leaves for school, avoiding the conversation.
• Clark misses the school bus, sparking curiosity among his peers.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with his feelings for Lana and his desire to fit in at school.
• David: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, despite the tension at home and the potential threat from Whitney.
• Whitney: Feels threatened by Clark's interest in Lana and harbors ill will towards David.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of adolescence: Clark's emotional turmoil and David's mature perspective highlight the differences between their ages and experiences.
• Fear: The chapter title and the potential bullying from Whitney's football team emphasize the theme of fear and its impact on the characters' decisions.

Character Interactions

• Clark and his parents: Tension arises due to Clark's confession and his parents' reluctance to discuss his powers.
• David and Clark: David shows concern for Clark but maintains a distance, understanding his brother's feelings yet unable to relate due to his advanced age and experience.
• David and Chloe: They share a friendly, teasing rapport, with Chloe trying to draw David out of his shell.
• Whitney and David: Tension builds between them due to Whitney's jealousy of Clark's interest in Lana and his suspicion of David's intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark uses his super speed to catch the school bus, arriving before his friends despite his parents' refusal to let him join the football team tryouts.
• David, Clark's brother, suspects Clark's unusual speed but doesn't expose him.
• Clark collapses due to Kryptonite (in Lana's necklace), and David witnesses this but keeps it a secret.
• David mocks Clark for his infatuation with Lana and his excuse to watch her cheerleading practice.
• A school bus accident occurs, with David and his friends trapped inside as it sinks into a river.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with his powers and the knowledge of his differences, feels embarrassed around Lana due to her Kryptonite necklace.
• David: Shows maturity and understanding towards Clark's secret, keeps it to himself. He remains calm and collected during the bus accident.
• Lana: Wears a Kryptonite necklace, unaware of its effect on Clark.
• Whitney: Jealous of Clark's interaction with Lana, kisses her in front of Clark to mark his territory.

Significant Themes

• The burden of secrets and the struggle with one's true identity (Clark).
• The power of Kryptonite and its impact on Clark.
• Brotherly bond and understanding (Clark and David).
• Jealousy and possessiveness (Whitney).

Character Interactions

• Clark and David: Clark tries to hide his powers from David, who understands and keeps the secret. They have a brotherly bond, with David showing maturity beyond his years.
• Clark and Lana: Clark is infatuated with Lana but struggles to interact with her due to her Kryptonite necklace.
• Whitney and Lana: Whitney is jealous of Clark's interaction with Lana and kisses her in front of him to assert his dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A school bus, with David and Chloe on board, skids into a river. David uses his powers to push the bus back onto the shore, saving everyone.
• David's mother, Martha, arrives and tells him that his brother, Clark, also ended up in the river after a car accident but is fine.
• The next day, Clark receives a new pickup truck as a gift from Lex Luthor, whom he saved from drowning.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates his incredible strength and underwater endurance, saving the school bus passengers without revealing his powers.
• Clark shows his heroic nature by saving Lex Luthor, earning him a new truck.

Significant Themes

• Heroism: Both David and Clark display acts of heroism, saving people in distress.
• Power and Responsibility: David uses his powers to save lives but keeps them hidden, showing a sense of responsibility and caution.
• Fate and Coincidence: The events involving David and Clark happening on the same day at noon seem connected, hinting at fate or destiny.

Character Interactions

• David and Chloe share a moment of relief and gratitude after the bus incident.
• David and Martha reunite, with Martha expressing concern for David's well-being.
• Clark and Martha discuss the new truck gifted by Lex Luthor.
• David reacts with surprise when he learns that Clark saved Lex Luthor, hinting at some knowledge or history with Lex.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark saves Lex Luthor from drowning, but Lex gives him a truck as a thank-you gift, which Jonathan refuses to accept.
• Clark, frustrated with his normal life, demonstrates his invulnerability by putting his arm in the hay chopper blades, causing it to break.
• Jonathan decides it's time to reveal Clark's true origin to him and David.
• A gaunt figure, later revealed to be Jeremy, attacks a worker at a repair shop, using electric powers.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with his frustration at being 'normal' and hiding his powers. He begins to accept his extraordinary nature.
• Jonathan: Realizes that Clark needs to know the truth about his origins. He shows concern for Clark's well-being and understanding of his son's unique situation.
• David: Shows dry wit and understanding of the family's financial situation. He is about to learn the truth about Clark's origins.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Clark's desire to be normal and his acceptance of his extraordinary abilities.
• The importance of truth and honesty within the family, as Jonathan decides to reveal Clark's origins to him and David.
• The consequences of hiding one's true nature, as seen through Clark's frustration and Jeremy's violent outburst.

Character Interactions

• Clark and Jonathan: Their relationship is strained due to Clark's frustration and Jonathan's refusal to accept the truck. However, Jonathan shows understanding and concern for Clark's well-being.
• Clark and David: They share a brotherly bond, with David showing support for Clark's desire to drive the new truck.
• The worker and Jeremy: Their interaction reveals Jeremy's resentment and desire for revenge, leading to a violent confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jeremy, a man with electrical powers, tortures and kills a repair shop worker, claiming to wash away his sins.
• Jonathan reveals to Clark and David that Clark is an alien from another planet, found during a meteor shower, and that David is their biological son.
• Clark, unable to accept the truth, flees the farm at superhuman speed.

Character Developments

• Clark Kent: Struggles to accept his alien origins and feels betrayed by his parents, leading to a emotional outburst and flight from home.
• Jonathan Kent: Struggles with the decision to reveal the truth to Clark, showing vulnerability and remorse for hurting his son.
• David Kent: Shows maturity and understanding, supporting his father and vowing to find Clark, despite his own shock at the revelations.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Clark's understanding of his identity is shattered, leading to emotional turmoil.
• Family: Despite the revelations, Jonathan and David emphasize that Clark is still family, highlighting the importance of blood ties and emotional bonds.
• Truth vs. Lies: The chapter explores the consequences of revealing harsh truths and the pain caused by lies meant to protect.

Character Interactions

• Jonathan and Clark: Their relationship is strained as Jonathan reveals the truth, leading to Clark's flight from home.
• David and Jonathan: David supports his father emotionally, showing a deeper understanding of the situation than expected.
• Clark and David: Their dynamic shifts as Clark learns the truth about their parentage, but David's reaction is not fully explored in this chapter.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Clark, devastated by his parents' revelation, goes to a bar to drink and forget.
• He meets Whitney and his friends, who plan to humiliate him as the annual Scarecrow.
• Whitney reveals Lana gave him the Kryptonite necklace, causing Clark immense pain.
• David intervenes, effortlessly defeating Whitney and his friends, then takes Clark home.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with his newfound alien identity, feels lost and alone, and is physically weakened by Kryptonite.
• David: Reveals hidden combat skills, showing he's more than meets the eye.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Clark grapples with his true origins and his place in the world.
• Family: Despite his turmoil, Clark still cares for his brother and doesn't want him involved in his problems.
• Strength vs. Weakness: Clark's physical strength is negated by Kryptonite, while David's hidden strength is revealed.

Character Interactions

• Clark and David: Despite their differences, they show concern for each other's well-being.
• Clark and Whitney: Their animosity escalates, leading to a confrontation.
• David and Whitney: David demonstrates his combat prowess, easily defeating Whitney and his friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark and David leave the bar after a fight. A mysterious figure watches them go.
• Jeremy, still in the bar, plans to attend the Spring Dance and make a grand entrance.
• David knocks Clark unconscious to prevent him from running away and to fake his illness.
• Clark returns home, feels guilty for his past behavior, and apologizes to his parents.
• Clark observes Lana from the barn, sees her receive a gift from an unknown admirer.

Character Developments

• Clark: Realizes the depth of his parents' love and feels guilty for his past behavior. Develops a romantic interest in Lana.
• David: Manipulates Clark to prevent him from leaving home. Shows concern for Clark's well-being, though his methods are questionable.

Significant Themes

• Family love and sacrifice: Clark's parents have raised him without expecting anything in return, showing unconditional love.
• Identity and belonging: Clark struggles with his Kryptonian origins and his identity as a Smallville resident.
• Romantic interest: Clark's feelings for Lana grow as he observes her from afar.

Character Interactions

• Clark and his parents: They reunite, and Clark apologizes for his past behavior, expressing his love and gratitude for them.
• Clark and David: David knocks Clark unconscious to prevent him from running away, showing a mix of concern and manipulation.
• Clark and Lana: Clark observes Lana from the barn, feeling a growing affection for her. Lana receives an anonymous gift, hinting at potential romantic interest from another character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark saves a man and receives a gift, but returns it the next day.
• The Spring Dance at Smallville High School is disrupted by an electrical attack from a mysterious hooded figure.

Character Developments

• Clark Kent:
  • Realizes the importance of cherishing and protecting his family.
  • Struggles with his feelings for Lana and his desire to do the right thing.
• David:
  • Shows understanding and support for Clark's decision to return the necklace.
  • Decides to give the necklace back to Clark, but not before teasing him about Lana.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and doing what's right.
• The consequences of one's actions and the idea of original sin.

Character Interactions

• Clark and David:
  • Clark pleads with David to return the necklace.
  • David teases Clark about Lana but ultimately decides to give the necklace back.
• Lana and Whitney:
  • Lana is upset about losing her necklace.
  • Whitney lies to Lana about how he lost the necklace.
• The mysterious hooded figure:
  • Interrupts the Spring Dance and attacks the students, claiming to wash away their sins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man with electric powers, Jeremy, appears at the high school, threatening to electrocute everyone.
• Clark intervenes and takes Jeremy away before he can harm anyone.
• Clark confronts Jeremy on the outskirts of town, trying to understand his motives.
• Jeremy reveals he's targeting the high school football team, seeking revenge for past bullying.
• Clark struggles with how to handle Jeremy without killing him, as Jeremy continues to attack despite his injuries.

Character Developments

• Clark: Shows bravery and selflessness in protecting others, even those who have bullied him. Struggles with the moral dilemma of stopping Jeremy without killing him.
• Jeremy: Reveals his backstory as a victim of bullying by the football team, driving him to seek revenge. Shows relentless determination despite his injuries.

Significant Themes

• Good vs. Evil: Clark's desire to protect people contrasts with Jeremy's desire for revenge, raising questions about the nature of justice and morality.
• Power and Responsibility: Both Clark and Jeremy possess extraordinary powers, but they grapple with how to use them responsibly.

Character Interactions

• Clark and Jeremy: Their interaction reveals Jeremy's motivations and Clark's struggle with how to handle the situation without causing harm.
• Clark and David: David's disappearance and reappearance hint at his own powers and his interest in Clark's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David appears unexpectedly, shocking Clark.
• David insists on killing Jeremy, but Clark opposes this.
• David reveals he can change his appearance and has extraordinary strength.
• David knocks Jeremy unconscious and leaves him at the hospital.
• Clark and David return to school, with Clark questioning David's changes.

Character Developments

• David: Reveals his hidden abilities, including enhanced strength, speed, and the ability to change his appearance. He shows a willingness to protect his family, even if it means bending rules. He also demonstrates a calculating side, choosing to incapacitate Jeremy rather than kill him for the emotional points Jeremy's fear provides.
• Clark: Struggles with his moral compass, torn between his desire to protect and his belief in the law. He discovers David's hidden abilities and realizes he doesn't know his brother as well as he thought.

Significant Themes

• Moral Ambiguity: Both David and Clark grapple with the moral complexities of their situation, highlighting the theme of moral ambiguity.
• Family Protection: Both brothers are driven by their desire to protect their family, even if it means acting outside the law.

Character Interactions

• David and Clark: Their interaction reveals the tension between their differing views on justice and the law. Clark's discovery of David's abilities also creates a rift between them, as Clark realizes he doesn't know his brother as well as he thought.
• David and Jeremy: David's interaction with Jeremy demonstrates his willingness to bend rules to protect his family, as well as his calculating nature in choosing to incapacitate Jeremy rather than kill him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gregg, a socially isolated insect enthusiast, is bullied at school but left alone due to his peculiar hobby.
• Gregg's mother discovers his secret photographs of Lana and decides to send him to military school.
• Gregg, fearing for his insects and his secret love for Lana, decides to run away with his insect collection.
• While driving, his car crashes, and his insects, carrying meteorite dust, attack him, leaving him unconscious.

Character Developments

• Gregg: His obsession with insects and Lana leads him to act irrationally, ultimately causing his downfall.
• Gregg's Mother: She becomes more assertive, deciding to intervene in Gregg's behavior and send him to military school.

Significant Themes

• Isolation: Gregg's isolation due to his hobby and secret love for Lana contributes to his downfall.
• Obsession: Gregg's obsession with his insects and Lana leads him to make poor decisions.

Character Interactions

• Gregg and His Mother: Their interaction is tense, with Gregg's mother trying to control his behavior and Gregg rebelling against her.
• Gregg and Lana: Although not physically present, Lana's influence on Gregg is significant, driving him to take secret photographs of her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark saves his brother from a superpowered attacker.
• David reveals he has powers and was born with them.
• Clark is blamed for incapacitating the attacker and is asked to practice controlling his strength.
• David reveals he learned his fighting techniques from watching TV and has been practicing on criminals in Gotham.

Character Developments

• Clark struggles with his powers and the responsibility they entail.
• David reveals his powers and his history of using them secretly.
• Jonathan and Martha show concern for Clark's safety and the potential danger of his powers.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility that comes with power.
• The struggle between hiding one's abilities and using them to help others.
• The influence of Gotham's criminal underworld.

Character Interactions

• Clark and Jonathan discuss the origin of Clark's powers, with Jonathan suggesting a divine source.
• Clark and David argue about the necessity of Clark practicing his strength control.
• David reveals his history of using his powers in Gotham to Clark, showing a level of trust between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark worries about David's growing power and fear that he might turn evil.
• David discovers that Clark's emotional points are increasing due to Clark's constant worry.
• Students gossip about David and Clark after hearing about the bar incident.
• Lana apologizes to Clark for Whitney's behavior and returns the meteorite necklace to her.
• Whitney sees Lana with David and Clark, causing him to regret his actions and chase after Lana.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with his role as an older brother, worrying about David's moral compass.
• David: Shows indifference to Lana's gratitude, causing her to misinterpret his intentions.
• Lana: Realizes Whitney's jealousy and decides to reevaluate their relationship.
• Whitney: Regrets his actions and tries to win Lana back.

Significant Themes

• Brotherly Responsibility: Clark feels responsible for guiding David and preventing him from turning evil.
• Jealousy and Misunderstanding: Whitney's jealousy leads to conflict, and Lana misinterprets David's intentions.
• Power and Its Consequences: David's growing power attracts attention and causes concern.

Character Interactions

• Clark and David: Clark worries about David's moral compass, while David remains indifferent to Clark's concerns.
• Lana and Clark: Lana apologizes to Clark and returns the necklace, causing Clark to feel jealous.
• Whitney and Lana: Whitney's jealousy leads to a fight with Clark, and Lana decides to reevaluate their relationship.
• David and Lana: Lana misinterprets David's intentions and steals glances at him, causing Clark to feel uneasy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gregg, now confident and predatory, is seen watching Lana and the group.
• Lana's ex-boyfriend Whitney threatens Gregg, who effortlessly defeats him.
• Lana declines Gregg's invitation to study together.
• Clark chases after Lana to comfort her.
• David warns Clark to protect himself if he encounters trouble with Lana.

Character Developments

• Gregg: Now self-assured and assertive, he shows no hesitation in confronting Whitney and expresses his determination to win Lana's affection.
• Lana: Still grieving her breakup, she's emotionally drained and wants space from both Whitney and Gregg.
• Clark: Eager to support Lana, he chases after her despite David's warning.

Significant Themes

• Mate Selection and Competition: The chapter explores the insect analogy of mate selection and competition, with Gregg and Clark vying for Lana's attention.
• Transformation and Change: Gregg's transformation from shy to confident highlights the theme of change and growth.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Gregg, Whitney, and Clark illustrate power dynamics and the consequences of asserting dominance.

Character Interactions

• Gregg and Lana: Gregg tries to invite Lana out, but she declines, showing her discomfort with his new behavior.
• Gregg and Whitney: Gregg's cold and powerful response to Whitney's threat demonstrates his newfound confidence and willingness to assert dominance.
• David and Clark: David's warning to Clark shows his protective nature and awareness of potential dangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark discovers he can fly after waking up from a dream where he flew to Lana's house.
• Clark feels embarrassed and alienated due to his new ability and the dream.
• Clark and David help load fruit onto the truck for the town fair, revealing David's superhuman strength.
• Clark feels resentful that David hasn't helped with farm work despite having similar abilities.
• At the fair, Clark uses his strength to set up the stall, worrying about being seen.
• Lex Luthor appears at the Kent family's stall.

Character Developments

• Clark: Discovers his ability to fly, feels embarrassed and alienated, becomes resentful towards David for not helping with farm work.
• David: Reveals he also has superhuman strength, remains unfazed by Clark's resentment.
• Lex Luthor: Makes an appearance at the fair, showing he's keeping an eye on the Kents.

Significant Themes

• Clark's struggle with his alien abilities and feelings of not belonging.
• The revelation of David's superhuman strength and Clark's resentment towards him.
• The Kents' close-knit family dynamic and Clark's protectiveness towards David.

Character Interactions

• Clark and Martha: Martha reassures Clark about his flying ability and his place in the family.
• Clark and Jonathan: Jonathan encourages Clark to master his flying ability and compares it to birds flying freely.
• Clark and David: Clark feels resentful towards David for not helping with farm work despite having similar abilities. David remains unfazed by Clark's resentment.
• Clark and Lana: Clark dreams about flying to Lana's house and admiring her while she sleeps, feeling embarrassed when David mentions it.
• Clark and Lex Luthor: Lex makes an appearance at the fair, showing he's keeping an eye on the Kents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lex Luthor visits Smallville, meets the Kents, and expresses his ambition to Clark and David.
• Gregg, a classmate of Clark and Lana, is suspected of killing his mother and goes missing.
• A mysterious figure ambushes Clark and David on the highway.

Character Developments

• Lex Luthor: Initially appears friendly and ambitious, but his true intentions remain unclear. He shows interest in Clark's abilities.
• Clark Kent: Feels guilty for Lex's past experiences and shows empathy towards him. He's concerned for Lana's safety due to Gregg's actions.
• David Kent: Suspicious of Lex Luthor, he believes Lex is after Clark's abilities. He's protective of his family and aware of Gregg's potential threat to Lana.
• Gregg: Suspected of killing his mother, his actions hint at a possible mental instability or influence from Kryptonite.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: David is suspicious of Lex, while Clark initially trusts him. Gregg's actions highlight the theme of trust and its betrayal.
• Ambition: Lex's ambition is evident as he discusses his plans with Clark and David. Gregg's actions also hint at an ambition gone awry.
• Family: The Kents' family bond is emphasized as they work together at the market. Gregg's actions highlight the dark side of family dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Clark and Lex: Clark feels sympathy for Lex due to his past experiences, while Lex sees potential in Clark.
• David and Lex: David is suspicious of Lex's intentions and is protective of his family.
• Clark and David: The brothers share their concerns about Lana's safety due to Gregg's actions.
• Gregg and Lana: Gregg's actions put Lana in a potential danger, highlighting their past relationship.

• Key Plot Points: Gregg, mutated by Kryptonite, attacks Clark and David. David, now stronger, easily overpowers Gregg. Clark intervenes to prevent Gregg's death.
• Character Developments: Gregg's transformation into a violent, arrogant, and powerful being. David's growth in strength and his growing disdain for Gregg. Clark's continued concern for Gregg's well-being.
• Significant Themes: The consequences of unchecked power, the struggle between nature and nurture in shaping one's character, and the tension between protecting loved ones and upholding justice.
• Character Interactions: Clark and David's brotherly bond is tested as they face Gregg's threat. Clark's concern for Gregg's well-being clashes with David's desire to end the threat. Gregg's arrogance and disregard for others' safety is challenged by David's strength and indifference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clark and David encounter Gregg, a mutated individual with superhuman abilities, who attacks them.
• Gregg reveals he has a healing factor and is immune to Clark's heat vision.
• David kills Gregg using a meteorite (Kryptonite) and then buries the body.
• Clark and David return to the market, where Lex Luthor is being accused of robbing the town bank.

Character Developments

• Clark: Struggles with the moral implications of David's actions and feels regret for not stopping him.
• David: Shows no remorse for killing Gregg and remains calm under pressure.
• Gregg: Reveals his mutation and desire to eliminate rivals for Lana.
• Lex Luthor: Maintains his composure when accused of a crime he didn't commit.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of using powers and the moral dilemmas that arise.
• The struggle between Clark's desire to protect and his fear of David's actions.
• The public's perception of Lex Luthor and the Kent family.

Character Interactions

• Clark and David: Their relationship becomes strained as Clark grapples with David's actions.
• Clark and Lex Luthor: Luthor tries to bond with Clark over shared experiences, but Jonathan intervenes.
• Police and Lex Luthor: The police accuse Luthor of robbing the bank, putting the Kents in an awkward position.