He looks at the nearby house to follow where Kaeya's gaze leads. The child's expression is not beyond him and neither is the tone. What significance is there to both?

"If we have no choice in the matter," Emet-Selch says flatly. Not because he has any desire to meet those who neglect their company, but because he must see this memory through to its end.

"In the meanwhile, I would do with a guided tour of your Vineyard." Emet-Selch follows that up with a glance of consideration. "I don't suppose you are so capable as to provide one?" His tone is not insulting, but a sincere curiosity that a child may appreciate. Something that says 'these adults are clearly not capable and I trust you can surpass them'?