[Claire takes all of this new information in stride, unsurprised, and listens intently while forming connections in his mind.]

I gotta agree with you, there. True power only lies within a person; it never extends to their army or followers, otherwise mutinies wouldn't exist. You can only force others under your thumb for so long 'til you make the wrong move and pay for it. That's what happens with you rely completely on other people's strength.

So you say you've been forced to work under Gods -- does that make you some kind of angel?