Cut Berk some slack. English isn't their first language.
English is also not my first language, but that's beside the point, and I am not trying to discriminate based on proficiency in English here. I am, however, not entertained by the idea of asking such a question "Is it bad to lose power?" to begin with.
The idea of power, in politics and political theory, is generally defined as the ability to influence or direct others. Whether by hard means, such as violence and the implication of it, or softer means, such as cultural or otherwise less implicit forms like institutions. Considering the person asking the question is a companion, a being by nature of his pact to the dark ones is more powerful than any ordinary person through the possession of unnatural abilities, meaning he is much better at coercion, it is doublly absurd to even contemplating losing power to begin with.
You might argue that this is metagaming. Even from an in-game perspective, I am unconvinced that anyone would not appreciate the acumulation of power, especially among the companions. To willingly give up power is suicide in a world of hunter and the hunted. Therefore, as a logical conclusion, a companion should always seek power. I could also argue that the person receiving the question occupies a crucial position in a huge organization, asking such a question is foolish at best.
Regardless whether or not English is one's first language, a question, like "Is it bad to lose power?" where one directly benefits from more power should never be raised in the first place. Nevertheless, I should apologize for my language in the first place, and I won't argue with anyone who prefers otherwise.
