This is...slightly different from getting validation or approval from anyone. But the applause warms him in a different way he's not sure how to describe, a feeling that he clings to, that he's done something here, something that can help, something that will change things. It's only slightly quelled by the arguments to follow, and it feels like Donnie's been holding his breath before they all come to an agreement. From one extreme to the other!

Donnie will be appreciative of that offer from Venidelosia and suggest that at least several hardcopies be made, for the Agrii, for himself, for the ship in case of backup problems, and to be brought to Temba.