Has the time really flied so fast? Already there- and yet they still remain calm even if restless. Cú bites his tongue to stop the words that would be too easy to mutter. In the end, Enkidu has come here on their own, it is on them to state their wish. He puts his hand to their (uncracked) cheek, a tender gesture as his words are solemn.

"I will honour your request whatever it will be." It might be warm here but it's freezing cold that coils inside him, like dread. If they choose death, he just promised to assist them. But in defining moment like this, it would be wrong to offer anything less.