[ john listens to this explanation and closes his eyes with a quiet sigh. of course, that would be the answer. he might feel like an imposter as a proper god, but he is confident in his ability to be deeply distrustful of others. ]

So, just to clarify, Meridian hooked you up with what you needed in exchange for—.. loyalty? Getting deeper in the sauce? I suppose that's a fair trade.

[ he thinks it's a little too convenient, personally. ]

But if they can do it, so can the rest of us, right? I agree; you've proven that.