[There's some similarity between them, in that case... Oz's expression softens a little, and though it doesn't banish the fear entirely, it does at least ease it into a state that's more than manageable. He lets go of his shirt fabric, smoothing it down.]
It doesn't bother you, does it? If I'm this close, I mean.
[If it's louder because he's here, and Cole is trying not to listen, it would probably be easier for him if Oz were to keep some distance.]
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It doesn't bother you, does it? If I'm this close, I mean.
[If it's louder because he's here, and Cole is trying not to listen, it would probably be easier for him if Oz were to keep some distance.]