I see. I can understand why there would be thought there would be some sort of connection between the two of us.

[ "Was" a god. That would mean that the Storyteller was able to bring in someone with exceptional power to this place, too. Desperation? Boredom? Either way, it would seem like they're all together now. The reason as to why he is present has already been decided -- everyone else probably came up with their own. With that "why," a person can come up with the reason to live rather than survive. With that in mind -- ]

You do not believe his claim?