I told you, people only call me Torchbearer when they want to show respect, or deride me. Her reason was neither, and I don't like that. [He shrugs.] And I guess I'm not used to people referring to me by the new rank, yet. [He was used to being called 'Kyle' or 'Ion'; it was still jarring to hear 'Honour Guard'.

He runs a hand through his hair. The truth was he'd hated seeing kedan and others afraid of his power during the zombie invasion. That had struck a deep chord.] My first duty is to the Corps. And really, only one other has a secret ID; we're pretty much busted if or when more Lanterns show up. I'd rather people knew on my terms, and... it's freeing. To not have to pretend any more.