[Another downside that she hadn't really considered deeply was that, if she did this for a lot of people, it would mean she used her powers readily, regularly. It would build up her, and as a result her 'other half's,' stamina considerably.]

I'd prefer to work in definites. I could subject myself to Conan, if he's advanced as I think he is, and we could see if I could still control another person while resisting total control by him. Not today, but somewhere soonish.

I am certain that the influence-related abilities don't affect power use. Bardic influence still allows the afflicted to wield their powers.

[This was as close as she was coming to admitting Diva'd used it on her.]