With This Ring (Young Justice SI) (Thread Fourteen)

Because he may need the help of the locals for this mission and he doesn't want to piss them off by not treating their god or their religious figures with respect.

 

Deferential. Differential, were it a word, would be willing to pick a fight.

And it's probably utilitarian - 'peace be upon him' is a cultural touchstone for Muslims, not just a religious observance. It costs Paul little to nothing to be polite, and prevents getting in a nasty mess of situations.

Edit: No, wait, a differential is part of the suspension system in automobiles. I think. I'm not a mechanic!

 

Though if it isn't fatal then he may commit more crimes.

This is bad and you should feel bad.

I don't think he has, but his name may be known around there.

He can really let his belief in people's better natures, or at least smarter natures, get to him.

Just look at Luthor.

 

The Seal of Solomon that allowed for the command of demons was a magical ring that just so happened to be engraved with that sigil, not the sigil itself.

Even assuming you change it so it's the sigil itself that is magical though. It would be a sigil that lets it's possessor control demons. Not a sigil you put on demons to control them.

So basically put... Mr Zoat once more did not do his research.

 

There's a saying in Spanish that the Devil is wise not because he's the Devil but because he's old.
I believe Dr. Mist just demonstrated that.

 

It actually means distinctive as an adjective and difference as a noun. For example, the thing that makes an over inflated balloon pop is pressure differential. The difference in air pressure inside the ballon compared to outside being too high.

Or he’s just obviously powerful to whatever wizard eyes that guy has.

 

Thank you, corrected.

Isn't the Queen in the London Containment Zone?

He's being polite to his host when there's an advantage in doing so and no real reason not to be.

 

Neither. He's demanding his entire inventory, ill gotten or paid for legitimately.

And for anyone curious, Zoat got this binding Demon Constantine with the Seal of Solomon directly from the Thousand and One Nights story "The Fisherman and the Jinni."

You know the story of a fisherman finding a bottle and opening it and the Jinni is all "Okay, mortal, how do you want to die?"

It was the power of the seal placed on the cap that kept the jinni in the bottle.

 

‘if’?

Extraneous ‘that’

‘an Imam’

‘thet’

‘hev’

’thet’

Even if I didn’t like Dr Mist as a character, I’d still enjoy chapters he’s in just for the corrections of his accent.

 

That might be the original origin. I got it from Hellblazer, where John has it tattooed onto his skin.

Thank you, corrected.

 

Um...

Not just putting the hinges on the unsecured side, but also the door opening out means it's a lot easier for opponents to block it and trap you inside. You want the hinges in the secure side, but you also want the doors clearance area on the secure side. Both for the same reason, so you're the one in control of it and not your opponents.

Did someone give OL bad advice, or did he misremember?

You mean Vaermina is a lying liar who lies?

Well I'm sure he will acknowledge his 'mistake' and retract his statement like a decent person.

 

Why not both?

 

Maybe some of that synchronicity wave BS that Constantine does?

 

Bwahaha, I love Dr. Mist. It's clear that this man has been around the block and knows how to play the game.

Agreed on the portrayal of the different systems: Alan of course thinks his system is best, but there are advantages to the Caliph's system as well.

 

No, Ziz was driven off before London needed to be quarantined. The old girl is fine.

 

And one day pigs will fly.

 

Good show.

I imagine it would depend on how much time he was spending in Britain, and whether that's where the fight happened. Given that as far as I know the UK government isn't especially bad in Worm he'd probably be all for it.

 

Very helpful, thank you.

 

I'm guessing it's more like "create a temporary path of peaceful dreams to suppress the storm".

Gods are far away; caliphs are right here. And talk is cheap.

 

It could also just be that Paul has become less of an asshole over time.

 

It's more like a flow chart, peaks and valleys.

 

A differential is also a math related term!

 

Vae... He did his research -- research of Hellblazer canon, not real-world mysticism. One of these things is more relevant to a story in this setting than the other...

 

Hellblazer didn't make it up.

The Seal of Solomon was a "seal, stamp, or die," it's a signet ring.

As in one pressed it in wax or clay or something and then placed the seal impressions on paper or whatever.

Like in the tale of the Fisherman and the Jinni.

In Arabian Nights, Sindbad has a cup with the Seal of Solomon engraved on the bottom of the cup, because that's something they did back in the day.

You can buy a Seal of Solomon protective amulet right now on Amazon.

 

Nice to see Mist experiencing new things.

"did, some combination"

But you are mad.

 

More like slightly peeved and mildly eccentric.

 

Sander? Also, did he eat two figs because he likes them, or is that first one supposed to be someone else?

 

Oh, goody. Dr. Mist is doing original research to breach the Tower. This can only end in tears...for someone.

 

For a slippery leech like you? I don't think so. And I'm sure Doctor Balewa has a very firm connection to these bindings, too. After that close call in Dream-Baghdad, I'm sure OL, Alan and Sanderson will be on their guard now too.

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Hey, don't expect him to feed you, Demon. He reserves that privilege for his lady.

Well, extra protein! And yes, the wasp is a thing with Figs: it plays a part in the fertilization and fruiting of the bushes.

Oh, that's what he was up to back in the city. Playing the part of 'the wise mentor who leaves the party to attend to his own business, then returns when needed...' Though I doubt he plans to play the 'sacrificial mentor' card anytime soon.

And if it was too subtle for them to notice? He is an expert wizard, after all.

And the good Doctor can weave the threads of Narrative to his advantage upon such a loom.

In this case, the gourds from the merchant's collection, and the watchful gaze of the Caliph.

What, not upset by being called mad? Ah, but 'We're all mad here' of course. Anyone using a Ring has to be a little off.

And it's not like you had time to sightsee, anyway...

Ah, avoiding the Narrative of 'my work is done, I should go.' and promptly dying.

Man, other women hearing her stories must be super-jealous... If they can believe them...

Just one, or can they snack?

As long as it isn't a last supper, anyway. Because stories can be cruel that way.

Hmm... Wanna take over, Old Luke?
"Amazing. Every word you just said was wrong."

Hey, don't be hard on yourself. When 50,000 years old you are, as wise shall you be, hmm?

...I don't think he was planning on letting you actually do anything of your own volition, Demon-boy.

...Okay, this is going to be good. How even...

Well, get ready to open wide, Demon... And hope they're not being supplied in suppository form.

Okay, seriously, when did the Tenth Doctor show up?

...So, they're going to be using him... Like an Icebreaker for the storm?

Great, so Sanderson's now a tugboat.

Hey, aren't you supposed to be the hopeful one?

Seriously, modular mask with a movable mouthpiece. Your skin will thank you.

...I swear, if this turns into a scooby-doo chase scene through the storm...

Well, at least one of them is enjoying himself...

So, then. One last obstacle to be cleared, then the Tower heist truly begins. And this one is going to be a real doozy of a trip. Especially for the Demon Constantine. So, grab your popcorn or Malteasers for tomorrow's chapter, and let the fun begin. ...As long as that definition of fun includes, running, screaming and praying, I suspect.