I've read that both theymos and Sirius hadn't any special contact with Satoshi. Sirius purchased the domain, helped by spreading bitcoin and theymos was later an admin on this place. (I believe that satoshi gave him the admin role)
Can you answer this question. Can someone hired you for a job with you no knowing the person? Yes. So, you just do not have to link this to theymos. Satoshi Nakamoto is the creator of bitcoin, Satoshi left because he wants us to realize we are the Satoshi. If you are one of the bitcoin developers and/or holders, and you believe you people are Satoshi, then you are Satoshi. Anyone adding to the progress of bitcoin is Satoshi.