...I hear you. But I haven't seen concrete proof yet that helping the Storyteller does anything for us, or that they aren't part of those "Story Eaters" themselves. Not like we know any part of the full story there.

[He rubs his chin.]

Wouldn't be the first time someone pretended to be enemies to trick something out of people. It's one of the oldest gambits on the books. Thought I'd secure a supply line my own way should the worst happen and we're left to fend for ourselves.