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To be fair, the only boss he'd had before this was his father.
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To be fair, the only boss he'd had before this was his father.
This is going to end very badly given Paragon seems to be getting his New 52 mixed up with his classic.
Because Classic X'Hal was an Okaaran not a Tamaranean.
Missing closing quote."The Qwardians aren't alien-friendly. If you can talk a Weaponer into sharing, sure, otherwise it's not worth the aggravation.
Apparently the reason the Psions don't rule the universe as a race of nigh omnipotent energy beings is because they want to torture people for "Science," not turn people into nigh omnipotent energy beings.
Thank you, corrected.
He's very utilitarian in a specific way (which can result in horrifyingly callous behavior from the viewpoints of other ethical systems), and probably thinks that he's an Apocalyptan by now, which makes it worse. Also, he fairly recently spent decades or more as a conqueror and ruler on a dying Far Future Earth.
Though… I know from my medical scans that he retains sexual function and virility
Green Lanterns tend to be direct and literal, and see those characteristics as virtues."
No. The existence of your Corps is exacerbating it, but it is Sinestro who was the root cause."
"We're going to a monastery. It's over eight hundred years old. I expect you and your companions to treat it with respect."
A Fallen son, the best of his kind, prideful, rebellious, and a hell of grudge against his superiors to the point he dedicates his life to proving them wrong, cast off to a realm of suffering wherein he flourished and re-emerges with powers opposed to those he had before?
That social media site about alien visitors... was that a local tinder equivalent?
"Yes, I know what social media is. I just don't think it's anything like as important as is sometimes assumed.
Heh, a patently British form of 'I Spy'. I mean, practically every small village would have its own pub, with its' own characterful signage. I take it the journey hasn't taken all that long, however. And I doubt 'I Spy' would be so easy to play when everything is flashing past at hundreds of times the speed of light.26th August 2012
22:49 GMT
"…car journey, we'd compete to spot pubs and then score points based on the number of legs on the heraldry."
I mean, I'm sure he and his comrades had their own transport rituals. Especially on the shuttles for combat deployments. Assuming it didn't involve checking each other's gear and weapons for condition, among other things. Pre-battle songs, maybe?Lantern Xor nods, taking in this information fairly impassively. I suppose that he doesn't have anything to compare it to, his own childhood having been spent almost entirely in state orphanages or the Warhound training centre. Though… I know from my medical scans that he retains sexual function and virility, so perhaps he's storing it away for when he has children?
Alas, Heraldry in this context isn't the kind used by nobles... Though I expect they shared a lot of iconic imagery.Lantern Onik on the other hand looks fascinated.
"Are all hostelries on your homeworld owned by the nobility?"
Hence how you get names like 'The Prancing Pony' Or 'The Pig and Whistle'..."No. In fact, very few are. It just became tradition at some point for public houses to identify themselves with a logo rather than call themselves by the owner's name or just plain 'pub'. How does Karax handle it?"
Sounds unwieldy. And on a planet this religiously inclined, I expect names like 'Bar of the Brewer's Precepts' or 'Club Anchorite's Bower'..."Most businesses would use a word to identify what sort of business they were, and then put something more abstract after it."
"So, Pub Coach and Horses rather than The Coach and Horses."
Ah... How mundane. I mean, I'm sure there must be a healthy amount if night-life activities. They can't all be cloistered monks, after all. Though I guess most places aren't expected to see a lot of tourists.He looks puzzled. "No, Great Master. Not unless it was on a coach behind the horses. More like: Pub Third Canto."
"And that would be a pub that had live music?"
He nods. "Usually. Or it might refer to the themes of a particular third canto. Green Lanterns tend to be direct and literal, and see those characteristics as virtues."
Just in case they have interdicted space closer in, eh? Would be rude to blast right into orbit.I nod. "So your people do as well. I suppose I hadn't fully appreciated-"
I end the warp and drop my three passengers back into normal space at the limit of Karax's home system.
With entirely no government contact? Sure, Greenies would be trustworthy by nature of their selection, but that still seems risky."-what sort of changes that would bring about in the long term. So what's the best way to get in touch?"
"Oh,-" Lantern Onik shakes his head. "-no, Lanterns are free to fly directly to the planet."
...To minimise disruption to public gatherings, I would assume. I rather expect any serving Lantern would likely be mobbed by well-wishers..."Am I supposed to announce myself?"
"Not to the government, though it would be a good idea to keep the population informed."
...Because of course they do. Any culture with a sufficiently open infosphere would develop something like that."So I should hold a press conference or give an interview?"
"You could, but on Karax we have something called 'social media', wherein individuals broadcast information to the public at large-."
Heh. I wonder if cape-spotting sites are especially popular on Earth. Amusingly, any internet-savvy villain could probably use sightings to plan their own attacks. Hear Superman's out of the country? Great time to head out."Yes, I know what social media is. I just don't think it's anything like as important as is sometimes assumed. So I just… What, create an account and post that I've arrived?"
"A few images would be the usual way to introduce yourself. If-?"
Well, at least an effort was made. Guess she's still salty about Xor's comments."I can manage, thank you. Smile, everyone."
Xor takes that as an order, and… Actually, that's better than I thought it would be. Onik manages a slightly worried smile while Lantern Dul makes an effort to scowl less.
...Please tell me you at least made sure you weren't uploading to a dating site or worse, OL. I shudder to imagine the responses you'll get anyway, though.Right, pick an 'alien visitors' server, apply appropriate search tags, upload images and basic biographies and… Would like to meet…
"Okay, done. How-?"
Heh, Ngamer11 was right, we did get to meet the local lawman. Now, is he expecting trouble or is this just a courtesy call?Green Lantern Graf Toren appears a short distance from us, and I raise my right hand in greeting.
"Lantern Toren."
Smooth, OL. Like buttah. Not that a Lantern is supposed to acknowledge compliments like that..."Illustres. Why are you here?"
"I want to learn more about how mortal creatures like us are changed by using power rings. And to learn from the most capable teachers of Lanterns in the galaxy."
Could be a bit awkward is a Reach assassination attempt was made all the way out here. Though they'd be a hell of a way from home space...He watches me for a moment, green bands of energy rotating around his right hand.
"Are you aware of any Reach presence here?"
He sounds surprised. Is OL's reputation that bad amongst the Green Corps?"No. Though I haven't looked."
"You are… Simply here to learn."
'Can I count on a fellow Karaxian to keep him from making too much trouble?' Probably what he's thinking right now. Honestly, Onik could manage it, too. OL definitely appears inclined to respect local knowledge here..."I might also do some tourism? Is..? This a problem?"
He glances at Onik for a moment as he considers.
...Because OL would jump straight to that..."Would you accept me showing you around?"
"Is there something you don't want me to see?"
An understandable assumption, given he basically fostered a second galactic Corps. Are there people burning him in effigy as some manner of chromatic infidel?"You have acquired a reputation as a disruptive influence, and Karax is going through a period of religious turbulence. I am concerned about what the result would be if a significant number of people tried to adopt your philosophy without the necessary depth of understanding."
"That's pretty reason.. able…" I frown. "Ah. I… Assumed that I was responsible for that turbulence?"
Ah, that's kind of a relief. Although, it's not like having Orange Lanterns hanging around would calm things down..."No. The existence of your Corps is exacerbating it, but it is Sinestro who was the root cause."
Oh. Right. He'd basically be Karax-Satan, wouldn't he? The brightest star in the Corps, only to fall and find some alternate power to the green light he'd had for his whole career.
...Would it be a good idea to remove his social media posts, then? If word gets out that the monastery has Orange Lanterns in residence... All manner of folk with ideas might be attracted..."I suppose there's no problem with limiting our exposure. Do you have somewhere in mind?"
"The abbot of my monastery has offered to accommodate you and your fellow Orange Lanterns. Our records are extensive, and our teachings have produced many highly effective Green Lanterns."
No vows of silence for the duration? Mixed company's fine, or will Dul have to find another location to visit?I smile.
"Sounds like a good place to start. Anything we need to know before we arrive?"
I hope they're allowed alcohol, at least. I suspect more than a few will want a drink after a few chats with OL."We're going to a monastery. It's over eight hundred years old. I expect you and your companions to treat it with respect."
"And the monks?"
"The monks are students of the green light. We are not easily turned from our path. Most of them would enjoy discussing your philosophy with you."
So, any moral dishonour in retiring? Or is it more of a 'Die with your ring on, or die in shame' thing?"Good show. Are any of your predecessors still around?"
"On Karax, we consider a power ring to be a lifetime calling."
To be fair, have many done the same for the Orange Light? Besides our fine Coluan friend, Ms Gozzi, earlier... I can see it being a little addictive..."There's no shame in being invalided out, but, okay."
"It's not a matter of shame for failure, but having touched the green light… I can't imagine life without it. I assume that they felt the same."
Heh. Live in the moment, die for a good reason and all that."A monastery is the last place I expected to hear 'It's better to burn out than fade away.'"
"'Burning out' is an act of will; a triumph of focus over instinct. We go to our deaths embracing the green light."
Lantern Xor nods approvingly. "I respect your attitude. I think that I will like it here."
Ah... How mundane. I mean, I'm sure there must be a healthy amount if night-life activities. They can't all be cloistered monks, after all. Though I guess most places aren't expected to see a lot of tourists.
With entirely no government contact? Sure, Greenies would be trustworthy by nature of their selection, but that still seems risky.
Well, at least an effort was made. Guess she's still salty about Xor's comments.
Please tell me you at least made sure you weren't uploading to a dating site or worse, OL. I shudder to imagine the responses you'll get anyway, though.
Heh, Ngamer11 was right, we did get to meet the local lawman. Now, is he expecting trouble or is this just a courtesy call?
OL definitely appears inclined to respect local knowledge here...
An understandable assumption, given he basically fostered a second galactic Corps. Are there people burning him in effigy as some manner of chromatic infidel?
I hope they're allowed alcohol, at least. I suspect more than a few will want a drink after a few chats with OL.
That social media site about alien visitors... was that a local tinder equivalent?
That's what tentacle constructs are for.Violet seems like the obvious choice, but emotional closeness does not necessarily translate into good sex.
Xor, you don't have to try anymore buddy, you're already my favorite lantern and are at least as amazing as Kilowog in long-time IRL Lantern fanatics' eyes. Someday you'll hit the level of Kilowog's teacher."'Burning out' is an act of will; a triumph of focus over instinct. We go to our deaths embracing the green light."
Lantern Xor nods approvingly. "I respect your attitude. I think that I will like it here."
."Meet hot single Lanterns in your Sector!"
I wonder which light would make for the best lovers?
Violett seems like the obvious choice, but emotional closeness does not necessarioly translate into good sex.
Orange Lanterns would be insatiable, Red Lanterns rough, Green ones focused with lots of stamina...
I don't think Yellow, Blue or Indigo would be all that great tbh.
Sex powered by Hope sounds...just sad.
Mr Zoat
What's the name of Paul's book and who is listed as the author? IIRC Paul can't actually consciously print the word "Paul" on the cover.
Even then, I doubt the book just says "by Paul" and he hasn't ever recovered his surname. We just know that it might be something along the lines of Chandler.Paul has had the ring say his name for introductions, so he could have ordered it to also write it in the books.
Even then, I doubt the book just says "by Paul" and he hasn't ever recovered his surname. We just know that it might be something along the lines of Chandler.
"That's pretty reason.. able…" I frown. "Ah. I… Assumed that I was responsible for that turbulence?"
If there is, I didn't create it and don't take part in it.
Thank you, corrected.Not quite sure this is meant to be past tense. Unless it came up in the travel timeskip discussion we just witnessed the end of, I don't remember any mention before the chapter that Paul was aware of the 'turbulence' going on. Would it be 'Assume' or "I'm... Assuming" or such?
Indigo would be fantastic for the partner. What better than compassion to make sure that it feels good for them? To share in the feelings?I don't think Yellow, Blue or Indigo would be all that great tbh.
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