No, doff is correct. It's the opposite of don, to take off rather than putting on. Survived longest in regular use in the expression "doffed his cap", although even that is pretty archaic (as is the gesture it describes, actually).
Thank you, corrected.
No, 'don' would mean 'put on'. He's taking it off.
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No, that's correct.
He doesn't actually know that Ion exists.
He's just being a fanboy for his bestest illustres. I personally find it a bit endearing.
I'm... not quite sure if it's an artifact of his accent/speech patterns, but it just feels like there's a word missing somewhere in there.
Might need a comma between "ambassadors, and", though it also just seems a bit weird how he used "And I may" twice in the same sentence. Again, might just be due to his speech patterns.
So, how quickly is his voice climbing octaves? The unwritten 'squee!' transcends the medium.
Paul just mentioned the Ophidian, specifically putting it forth as his reason for his quick advancement in the use of orange light. Malvolio could simply choose to ignore Paul's mention of this unknown entity, putting it in the back of his mind as one of Paul's ramblings, or he might choose to be polite, and never bring it up again, and instead allow Paul to ramble about something else. But if he does enquire further, Paul will tell him that it is a spirit that acts as the chief governor of orange light. Naturally, Malvolio will wonder if there is an equivalent being that governs green light. And then he will learn that Ion exists. If Paul gives him enough background on this, Malvolio will even learn that it's not that hard to create a connection with such beings. Assuming Ion cares to answer, or hasn't had his locks tightened. Of course, Paul could also choose to never mention the entities ever again in front of Malvolio, which would be the least chaotic choice.
I bet Onik has so many questions right now, never mind Dul or Xor... Funny, though, here I thought Malvolio was over ten feet tall. But then, none of the pics I've seen of him have any regular humans for scale. He's simply been described as 'large' which could be anywhere from six and a half to ten or more... Guess he fits closer to eight (about 2 and a half meters, metric.)
They aren't even allowed to rule planets (edit: At least, becoming ruler after they gain a ring.) Still, play your cards right, Dul, and you might be able to make a good impression on the big man.
Well, it's understandable. He's a rogue Spectrum-wielder who's laid claim to an entire Sector as his domain. I can't see the Guardians taking that lightly.
I can practically hear the wheels of 'how can Thanagar profit from this' turning in her head...
Oh, that doesn't sound good. And one more 'crime' for the Guardians to hold against him, too...
...Yet. I have the feeling the bobbleheads will somehow fuck this up. Probably send a Honour Guard-led taskforce in to bust heads and 'restore order'... And not tell them precisely what they'll be facing, unless Hal Jordan's involved. I suspect he'd at least brief any colleagues on matters.
...Sometimes, his archaic speech gets real hard to understand. Though I suspect this has a typo in it or something... At any rate, I think he means 'I would, if I were they.'
Looking to change colours, Dul? I know it's you. Onik wouldn't abandon his chosen path so easily, and Xor is too loyal to jump ship.
Presumably in much the same way Mogo does for the Green Lantern Corps...
It could be a trip, I don't think Thanagar is particularly close to Malvolio's holdings?
Though I doubt the students will be attempting any practical exercises just yet...
Ah, things are about to get trippy, eh? I wonder what this looks like from the outside?
It'll probably be much easier with Enlightenment, since it gives him a much clearer picture of the emotional links.
Though it's likely not as fast as he's perceiving it to be here...
And now to spark the flame within the lantern...
It's amazing how quickly time can pass when you're focused on something...
About three and a half hours. I take it that was quick for him. Not doubt a Maltusian could do it a bit faster, but their detail work is probably a little weaker. The joy of hand-crafting single pieces versus more mass-produced copies...
I am impressed they sat quietly through all that. Then again, given each's interest in the process...
Not bad. Better than the first one we saw you make as a demonstration for the rookies way back when.
Definitely looks like Enlightenment plays a strong part in matters, then. Xor is damn good, but if he couldn't follow...
Not surprising, she's never struck me as that concerned with the deeper esoterica of Spectrum usage.
Hmm... What's that high-pitched squealing I can hear? Nearly ultrasonic...
...Never mind, just Onik vibrating with joy as he fanboys...
Feeling a sudden surge of inadequacy, milord?
Heh. On the other hand, Malvolio, you had to work out the lantern from scratch and studying your own. OL has the advantage on knowing the specs for them, or at least fobbing that part off on his Ring's processors... Like working out a LEGO build from pictures versus building from a clear instruction manual.
My interpretation was basically the exact opposite: to create a lantern is sort of like using sympathetic magic, in that the part is the whole. A single specific desire is also a manifestation of the raw generic desire that is the orange light. And that light is non-spatially bounded. So that specific desire can in turn be used as a window through which raw light can shine. But windows are fragile unless you surround them with sturdy construction.
I stand corrected. Still, doubt the Guardians are happy about Malvolio doing what he's doing...
Yes, I'm not sure what that was supposed to be either. I'll change it.
Close-close, or close for a Lantern with a clear destination in mind?
Or maybe when he tried to step out, Malvolio perceived him as a snake, as Paul did turn into one after dying and being sent to heaven.
I get the impression that the Lanternists don't, either, so him interacting with them probably won't lead to that information. I'm kind of expecting Guy to try to make Paragon promise not to tell Malvolio about Ion once he finds out about this; the Guardians likely already know.
Colon instead of semicolon.
The word "ere" means "before" even in archaic English. You could argue he's saying that he intends to have power before they decide what to do, but "whether" would have already been in use at that point in history.
I dunno, this is QQ.
Thank you, corrected.
