The gratitude wanes in place of relief for the energy being supplied. Reaching out to the statue isn't as untrustworthy as it is in the air around them, but there is still a difficulty, a discomfort in the attempt. Though there is an acceptance too, an attempt to aid; holding onto that line between them.

They don't speak in words, but as they suggest by feeling, it is stronger this time as they attempt to explain:

I will fix bridge. Your energy.

I protect this island.

Storm came. Attacked. Storm - unstable energy. People unstable.