Still, it didn't move. It didn't even blink. Jay wasn't even sure if it could.

He had not stared at it for this long, but its eyes seemed glazed over and its mind absent, as if it had been daydreaming for a millennium.

Seeing no response, Jay safely continued towards the portal. Blue brought Sweeper's upper body back and Jay fed bones to it as they walked. Blue had the humble duty of holding Sweeper's body until its legs regrew.