[ He is surprised an argument isn't coming. There is a recognition that seems to come over both their faces - recognizing each other's voices and the topic. They've circled back to it, but it is a far more conversational tone.

Propping his elbow on the table, he gestures with it as he speaks. ]

That's right. It sounds egotistical, but I promise it isn't like that, at all. [ He waves his hand. ] Some would believe because humans made God that means God must be subservient, but that's foolish thinking. Blasphemous, even.

[ A brief smile. ] I'd imagine that they would be. I certainly didn't enjoy what society created. Just rat race after rat race with no peace of mind in sight.