Well, without factual proof, I can't accept an implication as anything more than coincidence and a very cool theory. I didn't get that impression when I first played it, but after reading I absolutely embraced the idea. Thing is, most people I've talked to about it didn't get that impression when they played FF8, nor did I. Anyway, I think it's a lot cooler not knowing if it was intentionally put in. Kind of like you aren't sure whether you're in on a secret or grasping at straws.