[ His smile quirks, since he can guess where the turn of phrase was going, and he nods. It's on the nose, but, you know? Accurate. But as Barnaby's expression sharpens, the humor softens, but it's just to a look of understanding. ]

Because through Meridian's light, I can prove your world is still out there.

[ He reaches to the bag at his side to pull out what looks like a roughly made glass bead. There's imperfections in its color, speckles of blues and golds that make it not completely clear, but it's still pretty in its imperfection. ]

We call these Iliachtida. Sunbeams. They're just a vessel that can hold the light of Meridian, but you can use them to have Meridian help guide you back home. The soul remembers where it came from, and there's none that truly belong to Kenos. Even me, and I was born here.

[ He places his fingertips on the bead as he holds it out for Barnaby to watch, and slowly, a light starts to fill the core of the bead. It's bright, but not uncomfortably so, and it quickly becomes clear that the glowing necklace that Cyrus is wearing is also a Sunbeam. It doesn't take long to "charge", and after that, he holds it out for Barnaby to take. ]

It's easier to just experience than to explain, honestly. So, here. With my Meridian, you can at least get a glimpse of home.