"I spent most of my youth wrapped up in that feeling," the older man answered immediately as he searched for and found a glass to match Philip's. He had never been one to turn down a drink, especially when he had a particular preference for a brand...and, in this case, he certainly did. "But even that was different. I know what you mean. There's something about this place..." He gestured in a sweeping motion about the room. "...It's like ecstasy, but you're stone sober. There's that sense of connection with everything. And everyone."
So far, that feeling had been strongest with Philip. He couldn't say what drew him to the man but that he was reminded strongly of himself. But could it be so simple?
"You can almost see how the universe is put together if you study the threads long enough."