There are a lot of stories about Lex and his obsession, but this one actually did pique my interest. It's very well written, and it's clear that you have a very good understanding of the English language. This story also makes Lex appear as a somewhat rational human being, as opposed to the completely crazy, malevolent version that most such stories portray. If you continue this, I would be very interested to see where it goes. Good job! =)