Glad to hear you liked it Mystic!
The NPC dialogue coming into play does happen in the late part of the game when choosing which of the 2 Endings you are rewarded with for making it all the way! Time limitations played a role of course but we are both very happy with the fantastic feedback we have received from this great community in our first jam! We have learned so much and plan to try our hand at future Jams in order to keep learning.