Powers? [ ... huh. a nod, staring at the silver key in their hand. ] I see... that would explain why it's dormant right now.

[ honestly, they don't blame them for the reaction? they don't laugh at him, but instead, give him a reassuring look. it may be a living organism but it is "vibing" per se. ]

No, the only way it moves on relies solely on the conditions being met. [ so there's no other way outside that. they are stuck with it, yipee. ] Once I return, it'll stay affixed to me. ...Even if I wanted to get rid of it, I can't do it just yet. There's something I still need to do.

[ simply put, they have accepted this fate. ]