How hard would be rule possession if order reversed?

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Seems like we've been down this rabbit hole before. If you find it necessary to "place your hand in the wound left by the spear", or demand something in writing, that's on you. Knock yourself out with that call.

I admire your determination to remain in the 1% that interpret it this way. Fortunately this rarely if ever actually happens so it won't be a factor in a game anyway.