[Too bad that's a lie, because it sounds like a pretty good idea to Balthazar. Maybe he's not as wary as he should be; normally an angel should be able to pick up on falsehoods.]

Mn. Well, more power doesn't necessarily equal victory. Everything has rules and everything has weaknesses. But I'm with you so far. [He sits at the edge of the couch, attentive.]

You've got Loki helping you? I find that impressive. He's not really a team player.