He simply nodded, before speaking as if thinking aloud, though he was actually speaking to Meridia. "Being predictable forces your opponents to react in a predictable manner. Being innovative forces them to react in a new way, even if it follows older reactions. This is a simple mission, and I think I can do this without actually hurting anyone, though I might terrify a few of them to the point where death would be preferable. Though only if the leader in the major town decides to be reasonable. If not, then I will paint the town red if I have to. Killing is easy, any fool can do it. It is avoiding death, or even permanent physical harm, that is the mark of a true expert, as it denotes a level of control and skill few bother to cultivate. Once they fall in line, the Summer Court has another area back under control, and not through fear of death, but fear of life under punishment, which is FAR more terrifying, as they do half the work for you and can even provide new ideas."<br/><br/>He glanced at Meridia. "You were, after all, the one that wanted to lead an army to your opponents and crush them in a sea of confusion, pain, terror, and death. Consider this a mere taste of what that would be like. IF I have as much skill and control as I think I do."