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[Captain Planet] When he isn't combined is Captain Planet in any way conscious or aware?

I was just wondering if he existed in any way beyond the rings as being alive for short ten minutes bursts spread over weeks would kinda suck.
gpt
Captain Planet represents the desire and power to protect the Earth. Even if he doesn't physically form, he exists in the people who want to protect the world (the planeteers and rings in particular). After all, the Power is yours.

(I took this idea mostly from Garnet in Steven Universe. There's this lovely quote where she represents the love between two gems. Even if they're not fused, she'll always exist in them)