Thank you, Raj! I really appreciate your critique and your positive review :)
I don't disagree with you. When I first conceived of this character, she was completely shallow. But that didn't give her room for growth. There was no 'arc'. I realized that she had to be more complex than that.
Lois certainly seems to lack self-awareness, and empathy. And yet, I hope we leave the story with some sympathy for her.
I thought of this character long ago, but could never put her down on paper properly. Your prompt helped me to focus on a 'bad habit'. From her isolation (self-imposed?) grew deliberate tardiness. A way to separate.
So, thank you for the prompt. You brought Lois to life.
Can't wait to read your story.
(Right now I'm looking up pictures of the double helix for my next science blog...another one of the several hats I wear on the blockchain. I do love this place.)
Be well and of course, continue to create :)
Regards,
AG