For a while, Greg didn't speak. He just sat, watching the ground, chewing at his cheek.

"I dunno. I've never felt powerful, myself. I've just found other ways of being worthwhile." Small ways. Hopefully helpful ways. But never powerful ways.

With a heavy sigh and a hand through his hair, he chanced another look at Peridot. It was a little easier, with her turned away. "So, maybe I'm talking out my butt here. But seems to me, if all the power in the world gets you here with a guy like me, it's not worth a whole lot."