"From this conversation," I clarify. "More the former than the latter."

I'm still not convinced that any of us is on the island for a reason. No reason beyond the arbitrary whims of some empowered force or madman, at least. But I'm not much of a believer in fate.

To have that kind of faith wouldn't do anyone favors, from what I've seen.

"One conversation isn't going to convince me of much," I tell him. "I suggest you settle in as well as you can for the time being. My goal is to leave the island. I doubt there's much for us to gain from being here."