[ A sharp squeak accompanies Pudding's sharp inward pull of breath at that sudden rending of teeth; one hand tightens on Cao Pi's arm. She manages to keep the other steady, stand her ground, though it still takes her a moment once the spirit has finished to gather her words back to herself. ]

...Well that's certainly clear enough.

[ She glances sidelong at Cao Pi, nods, and then sings their response. ]

You not want listen Many Eyes. Understand. You not want Many Eyes become Ender. We also not want Many Eyes become Ender. You destroy Many Eyes, we not get between.

[ A beat. A deep fucking breath. ]

After you destroy. If Ender not arrive. You go to where cannot hear, maybe?

[ It's a big ask but fuck it it's worth a shot. ]