Wait, so - using the tadpole we have will grant powers, and on top of that, grabbing other tadpoles will grant additional powers? Or has the first mechanic been removed? How is this all tied to the dreams now?
I think using the tadpole in dialogue doesn't so much grant powers but it grants you the ability to get past some speech checks for free but this is mainly a means to drive you down a specific story path. You don't really gain powers or become more powerful by using it in conversations.