For a more shippy bend, this world view is also why it feels inevitable in retrospect why Andi got so attached to and personally invested in helping Retsarra
They're the same in this regard
There's definitely a part of him that sees his success with Retsarra as an atonement for all the times he's failed with others. Because Retsarra is still here. He didn't die during his search for meaning and connection, and instead has found both, even if it's still a work in progress.
















