Because it's what these are. A soul never forgets its home, and Meridian can guide you back, if only to take a look.

[ He withdraws the hand essentially "charging" the bead to offer it to her again. A little humor comes to his voice too, but it's definitely the more self-deprecating variety and not at her expense in the slightest. ]

If it helps, it doesn't do things like the Tree where it pulls you into a vision. You'll still be here too watching me, so you could still kick my ass no problem if you wanted to. [ "please don't though" is what his expression clearly says... lmao ]