[His lips twitch at their corners and he paces over to lean against the nearest post, his arms crossed over his chest as his eyes scan over, primarily reading her energy levels, sampling what might erupt if she decides to break free and show her true power.]

Sure, it's easier to cause suffering among the weak... But not nearly as much of a challenge... And certainly not fun, by any means. [The grin spreads a little bit wider and he holds his fingers out, snapping them and amping up the power going into the lights, forcing them to become brighter and somehow managing to control it just enough to prevent a complete surge]