They're not just keeping an eye on the broth, standing guard so no one else spoils it.
The bigger picture is piecing together the four segments that makes up the whole frame. Otherwise, as the painting was designed to, will just make do with just a corner of the story.
A meeting of two minds will always take place in that sacred building upon holy grounds. It gives a sense of security and secretive surroundings.
They never gave up the interest, it was the playing the fiddle they decided to bury the bow. It can always be resurrected again.
What fallen establishment to have where the deeds are separated by two. Unfortunately, it is one of those situations where it cannot go on with eachother, nor can it be forsaken without eachother. Clever safety net, if to ask anyone.
In the forest; just following the same path as everyone else takes. Trodden down stoney walk that leads a scenic route of beautiful landscape. A favourite for many that even the one that gave this path a purpose. Ritual stones piled at a point to indicate are on the right track. No losing footsteps of the masses that walked before and the many to still walk.
Ephesians Ch.5:V.26 " - That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word."