@davidrevoy 10 years later:

Pepper: „When you found me with the Phoenix tears, how did you turn the monster?“

Cayenne: „I did not. Your anger did.“

Pepper: „My anger … you played me!“

Cayenne: „You played yourself. I just gave you the mirror to see. Also I don’t need to use my strength when yours is so readily available.“

Pepper: „You … ! Thank you. You still played me.“