Indeed. Though the Messenger seems to have developed a means of maintaining his servants' lucidity. I believe it may have something to do with his...masks, I believe he calls them. Necessary at times, but really a distasteful practice when one is free to roam.
No one human. Powerful nonhuman entities often operate under different rulesets. Though it is not very formal, someone has already staked a claim on you, I can feel that much with a cursory glance. Knowing this, it would be problematic were I to carry things too far.
This is very good news. I will have to visit their dreams. While I do not require worshipers, I cannot deny that they were amusing little creatures.