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Hero
[heer-oh]

noun, plural heroes;

1. a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

There are a great many heroic types among the imPort population, and this is probably a rather tired question, but indulge my curiosity if you would.

What is it the elevates a person from simply well-intentioned, to someone worthy of such a distinguished title?

Deeds? Bravery? Strength? Capability? Righteousness? Nobility? All of the above, or some combination thereof?

Or is it simply that there's one person in the world that believes it?

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you're being pedantic go outside and get some air and stop overthinking it

[They sound like a nerd and nerds always have a problem where they spend too much time indoors.]

Perhaps. Easier said than done, as ever. Two weeks is a long time to have spent in idle contemplation. But as our community seems to have considerable experience with the subject matter, it seemed prudent to pose such a query. I've gained some rather unique insight to the matter so far.

I'm serious. go outside. take a walk. if you can't do that get someone to carry you around.

there'll be common themes to what everyone says saving the world, wreck havoc on your personal life, doing something because its the right thing to do and none of its going to make a difference because once you've gone out and stopped thinking about it for a while you'll come back and realise that there's an overlap but different people have different standards and there's no one true answer and you already know your own view

[You're very lucky this is text]

There's no reason a definition can't be broadened by other views, if not changed. That's what I'm looking for.

[Hal would say the exact same things to his face.]

but

its a definition

its not an opinion or a plan. I'm serious you're completely going overboard PLEASE go outside this is painful to watch

[Accidentally gets into a fight with the Green Lantern]

No one's asked you to read any of it. Take your own advice, perhaps.

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now its your turn

[He is absolutely flying while texting.]

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[okay first, fuck you. second, fuck you? third, keep your eyes on the altimeter]

I don't recall ever agreeing to that.

I could land on your place and drag you out myself

That would require locating me first.

bet you i could

[Spoilers: he can.]

[That's a bet he shouldn't take, probably. He doesn't know this man's abilities, and he might very well hone in on his apartment with little more than a short exchange. But it also doesn't seem likely, and maybe it's Newton's influence (or the fact that the man is in an aircraft), but he's feeling just a touch daring]

By all means, then.

[Hal lives and works in Heropa while his ring tells him that this guy is in De Chima so he can't exactly just fly it over. Instead he gets out and tows it over with his ring.

If Herman at any point looks outside he'll see a plane enveloped in something green silently touch down on the road outside. It takes up a few car parks.

But otherwise he'll be getting a knock on his door and a smug looking Hal Jordan standing outside. There's no Green Lantern uniform in sight.]

[He does actually spend a bit peering out the window and listening at odd times because plane. And he's nervous now, but what are the odds of a man tracking him down just to prove he could?

Apparently more likely than he'd thought. How on earth is he supposed to explain this to Newton? Not even factoring in that the post was filtered from him to begin with.

But there's a knock on the door, and Hermann moves to open it with a sigh. There sure is a man he's never seen standing there and looking far too pleased with himself]

I don't suppose you'd tell me how you managed that.

Nope.

[He takes a step to the side and gestures for Hermann to hold up his end. He's taken it this far, he needs to see it to the end now.]

[He observes the gesture with obvious skepticism, then sighs and glances back into his apartment. Newton's in his room and likely won't miss him for a few minutes. He can even check their mailbox real quick.]

Let me get my coat at least. [Hermann fishes the overlarge parka off the coat rack and pulls it on, then shuffles out the door and pulls it closed behind him]

I do go outside, you know.

[Hal doesn't think anything about the oversized parka because he's a Californian used to far hotter than the falling temperatures in De Chima in November. Being able to maintain your own environment was incredibly useful in colder places.]

I'll believe it when I see it. And we're not counting checking the letter box.

[Hermann's steps slow, throwing a suspicious look at Hal. It's on the tip of his tongue to ask if the man's a telepath.. but surely telepaths would have considerably more interesting observations. Or would they?]

I work. [He's compelled to point that out at least.] And my colleague enjoys dragging me out to local cafes and restaurants almost daily.

[He jabs the elevator button with his cane and turns on the man]

I don't believe I've even gotten your name.

[Hal doesn't even notice that suspicious glance. He's completely relaxed almost to the point of insouciance.]

I'm guessing you work in an office and shuffling from the door to the car doesn't count. Not to mention saying that someone has to drag you out isn't helping your case.

[He extends his hand.]

Should have checked your comm. Hal Jordan and you're Hermann.

Laboratory. [Office. He makes something of a derisive sound, and take the man's hand in a brief firm shake]

Dr. Gottlieb, if it's not too much trouble.

[The elevator dings behind him and Hermann swivels on his cane, striding in to hit the button for the lobby]

I only trust the names I've heard, Mr. Jordan.

[Hal walks in behind him and leans against the wall.]

What if it is? Titles and last names are so formal, you know?

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