Strength does not seem to be at all upset by Kiga's growling. She does, however, look him square in the eyes, and patiently answer, "I mean her no harm. I merely wish to speak." It is said with a tone that only emphasizes her peaceful words and bearing.

"I am," she answers, nodding. "I answer also to Durga." She studies Pod's body language for a moment, keeping herself still and calm, her and her spear balanced perfectly on the meditation ball. "It's like I said when we first met. Our way of thinking, our beliefs… are similar. That is why you were Chosen. My claim means nothing for him or his. Our claims are… independent, orthogonal."