Cernunnos gave a soft chuckle, letting a touch of his power flow out with it, so the darkness seemed to echo his amusement.<strong>"You are quite perceptive."</strong>he replied, raising his goblet for a sip of the drink within.<strong>"Power can be used as a club, certainly, and there are times it must be .. usually when the recipient is too obtuse to recognise a more delicate application. Or when a point is to be made. But yes, used with delicacy, the same effect can be accomplished with less effort. I am sure there are human philosophers who have said as much down through the centuries."</strong><br/><br/>He picked up a bone handled knife from the table and turned it, so the light flashed from the edge of the blade.<strong>"Why should one use more effort, energy or power than a situation warrants?"</strong>His eyes fixed on hers.<strong>"The edge of a knife can part clothing, skin, or take the flesh clean to the bone. So it is with power. You are still new to yours, but remember this ... every word you say, or do not say, every action you take, or do not take, each will have consequences, both seen and unseen. It is the ones that you do not forsee that you need to be most aware of, lest your power bring you troubles you are not capable of handling."</strong><br/><br/>He gave a smile, and with a flourish of his hand indicated the room around them.<strong>"Your choice to dine with me will set many tongues to wagging. Some may view it as a show of strength, others as weakness. Some will call it bold, others foolish. Each of those thoughts will be the source of actions, in the days and weeks to come. From your enemies, and your friends, have no doubts."</strong>