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[ He looks down at their hands, confused, and Cole wonders to himself if he's missed something. The awkwardness is confusing to him, since the people of the Inquisition, well, they weren't exactly awkward people. They were older, a little tired inside, since they had seen and felt much, but continued bravely. It wasn't often they fumbled over themselves, only Cassandra when Cole listened to her read. ]

I'm here to help.

[ That seems like the right thing to say, though he's not sure. He closes his hand around hers very carefully, then starts to stand to help her up. ]