[ it is easier to assume that this is all at the hands of people, speaking in the name of a god or their gods or whatever it is they want to attach to their actions. but sam also has the very unique experience of knowing that gods can be stopped too, though it generally takes a lot more effort to get it done. ]

You also play with the chance that these gods that they're worshipping weren't just people to begin with. [ it's not said with any authority - more like an observation being made. after a moment, he shrugs. ] For all we know, the gods are just Summoned who have been stuck here for centuries, building up powers and abilities the Singularity hands out.

[ the callous tone to his words has more to say about how exhausted sam is than anything else.

but this... this is something else. his eyes glance off to what remains of josselyn creed before they return to kaz, and sam's voice - when he speaks next - is hard. convinced. ]

There is always a way to change someone's mind. [ and what kaz probably hears in his voice is a bit like conviction. ] It's just not the easiest way out.