Some positive stuff
Firstly,we got a mention and a voiceline which is nice,knowing they didnt forget about him.While he is an important character,I still think the constant mentions arent a coincidence since most arent necessary in the discussion and are either glazing or a reference to his sacrifice.
Then we got the pyro gnosis problem,which I think is good.It would’ve been way worse if pantalone just stole it and we would’ve entered 7.0 with all of the gnosises taken. Now we have a reason to head back to Natlan + the Bakunawa + the pyro gemstone being still hidden. Worst case scenario they make it abyss twin centered and we find the gnosis in the 6.7 quest but I doubt it,it would be such a lame excuse to not visit Natlan(plus 6.7 is too crowded, with abyss sibling role,the moon(?) and sandrone revival)
So with all that,its almost confirmed that we WILL have a natlan aq before 7.3 and theres no way he wont wake up