[ The Vessel simply tilts their head a little at the words, giving off the impression of confusion. Now that the moment is over, and they've had time to process it, they've accepted it as it was, not questioning whether it could have been done differently.
They do not understand why he wishes it could have been otherwise.
After a moment, they turn to look at the sealed egg, that strong sense of curiosity overriding fear. Letting go of his cloak to approach it, cautiously. The masks glowing on the door give them significant pause before they decide to walk up anyway, and when nothing happens, they touch it.
They trace the rough ridges and whorls of the closed door, as far as they can reach; made to look even smaller by its sheer size. Head cocked as if they're listening for something, or to something inside.
They rest their forehead against the door for a brief moment before straightening again, giving it a little pat before turning around. Looking at him, and then at one of the temple's entrances, and then running back up to him to tug on his cloak.
Looks like they're ready to leave. Whatever they felt they needed to do in the egg's presence, it's finished now. ]
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They do not understand why he wishes it could have been otherwise.
After a moment, they turn to look at the sealed egg, that strong sense of curiosity overriding fear. Letting go of his cloak to approach it, cautiously. The masks glowing on the door give them significant pause before they decide to walk up anyway, and when nothing happens, they touch it.
They trace the rough ridges and whorls of the closed door, as far as they can reach; made to look even smaller by its sheer size. Head cocked as if they're listening for something, or to something inside.
They rest their forehead against the door for a brief moment before straightening again, giving it a little pat before turning around. Looking at him, and then at one of the temple's entrances, and then running back up to him to tug on his cloak.
Looks like they're ready to leave. Whatever they felt they needed to do in the egg's presence, it's finished now. ]