[ "not far from it". that's interesting— a demigod, then?

he won't press the issue any further, but he breathes a short laugh. ]

Well. Your humility is ill-suited for a deity.

[ because all Gods and Goddesses are pretty Out There about their divinity, lbr. he's just teasing a little, though— his expression softens after the ribbing. ]

But, I thank you. If we're all to endure our time here, the offer of camaraderie is welcome.