[He wants to reassure Geir about that. That the Tree is not physically present in the same way as normal things does make perfect sense. That 'proximity' to the tree makes it physical, and that proximity is defined by poweer, also makes sense. He isn't sure he fully understands names, but he's trying to get it set properly.]
If I'm understanding correctly, this is partly in the structure of fate. It's set down that these Names have roles in the inevitably theomachy. You aren't Nidhoggr unless you destroy the tree, but you have that potential and are intended to take that role. You already are Jormungand, int that you've been born into that name, but you also aren't it because you haven't yet taken the action that makes you truly embody that Name. But you're Loki's serpent kid; it's your fate. There's no ambiguity about it.
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[He wants to reassure Geir about that. That the Tree is not physically present in the same way as normal things does make perfect sense. That 'proximity' to the tree makes it physical, and that proximity is defined by poweer, also makes sense. He isn't sure he fully understands names, but he's trying to get it set properly.]
If I'm understanding correctly, this is partly in the structure of fate. It's set down that these Names have roles in the inevitably theomachy. You aren't Nidhoggr unless you destroy the tree, but you have that potential and are intended to take that role. You already are Jormungand, int that you've been born into that name, but you also aren't it because you haven't yet taken the action that makes you truly embody that Name. But you're Loki's serpent kid; it's your fate. There's no ambiguity about it.
And Geir is just what you're called.
Is that right?