[ She looks a lot more comfortable than her socializing in spite of the similar predicament... She has to wonder if she's not just trying to be kind by telling her this?

Though she also knows different gods react differently to different situations. She probably should take her at her word. ]

You are correct...

[ And lo: the sparkles return. There's still no explanation for them and based on her own lack of reaction, Ereshkigal herself is unaware of them. Maybe that's just one of her divine trait. ]

I must admit I am unsure what to do with the freedom given to us by this place... But it is a truly unique chance offered to us.