It's not a thing one signs up for. It's a thing one is chosen for.

[Jury's still out on whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, honestly. Damen's opinion of the Storyteller trends towards positive, unlike some people. He knows that gods can be fickle, but he believes that the Storyteller isn't to blame for them arriving here.]

Whether we like it or not, we are all stuck here and it's in our best interests to help each other wherever possible. Everyone has something they can contribute.

[Even his useless royal ass.]