[Okay, I admit it's schloky. But, remember, we are talking rough draft here.]

BEAST :

The journey went well, then?

BEAUTY

Yes. As if my own Jasmine were herself enchanted. (meaningful look)

BEAST :(smiles)

There was something special in the gifts I gave you. It guided your mount and gave you protection.

BEAUTY

If my father or I had not come, would you truly have struck him down, no matter how far away?

BEAST :

Yes. That was the judgment.

BEAUTY

Then you are a man of great power.

BEAST :

Power is not the same thing as omnipotence. One may be powerful in many things and yet helpless in the very attributes he deems most important.

BEAUTY

I see. A woman may be as lovely as a sunrise, yet without a dowry she may never find a match. Or she could be wealthy as a queen, yet if she were lacking a kind heart, no one would find her worthy of marriage.