[ Cole helps her up carefully, and with the care he puts into it, it's like Mary is suddenly the more important thing in the world. It's definitely strange, but it's clearly caring, though once she's up, he takes a shy step back and slouches in again nervously. ]
You're welcome. I...
[ He glances over to where he had been "listening" before, then back to Mary. ]
I am sorry. I was just listening. Can you... [ She's something else, he can tell, which is why he's hesitating and careful. She's not in both places, but she's not just here either. ]
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You're welcome. I...
[ He glances over to where he had been "listening" before, then back to Mary. ]
I am sorry. I was just listening. Can you... [ She's something else, he can tell, which is why he's hesitating and careful. She's not in both places, but she's not just here either. ]
Can you hear the songs too?