Using powers outside of conflict

[Vaxalon]

If you're roleplaying in a non-conflict situation, and a use of power comes up, does that incur debt?

[Jack Aidley]

No.

[TonyLB]

If you aren't using it per the rules, it doesn't cost Debt.

I'm having trouble replying to this, because you're using this funny phrase "roleplaying in a non-conflict situation" which I can't quite parse into Capes parlance.  Can you give an example, with special reference to what rules were active at the time?

[Vaxalon]

Okay...

To make it simple...

We're in the "scene setting" phase.  No conflicts are on the table.

I say, "Kozmik Ray is working out in the team's exercise room.  He's bench-pressing an M-1 tank."

Clearly, Kozmik Ray is using his power... but it's not part of a conflict.  It's a casual, off the cuff mention.  Pure color.

[TonyLB]

Doesn't cost you anything.

Also, if you use your "Angry" Ability, and describe angrily ripping a titanium bar to shreds, no Debt is accrued off your super-strength.